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French Riots Spread To Belgium, Switzerland, Reports Of Rioters Targeting Christians, Conservatives The riots began in Paris and its suburbs but have spread to other cities and towns across the country. The violent protests also spread to French-speaking areas in Switzerland and Belgium, according to The Telegraph.

France Has Fallen: Migrant Mob Torch Mayor's Home, Wife and Kids Injured Escaping  The worst rioting took place in the Mediterranean port city of Marseilles last night, according to FranceInfo. There were 719 arrests Saturday night, 994 Friday night and 1311 Thursday night. 45 police officers were injured Saturday night, after 515 the week before. 577 vehicles torched and 74 buildings set on fire. 871 fires were set on streets.

France sees 5th night of rioting over teen’s killing by police  Young rioters clashed with police into early Sunday and targeted a mayor’s home with a burning car, injuring members of his family, as France saw a fifth night of unrest after the police killing of a teenager. Overall violence, however, appeared to lessen from previous nights.

Police made 719 arrests nationwide by early Sunday following a mass security deployment aimed at quelling France’s worst social upheaval in years.

French President Emmanuel Macron slammed for partying with Elton John as France burns in mass riots  French President Emmanuel Macron is being slammed for partying with Elton John as riots rage across France, The Telegraph reported.

Macron was pictured dancing along at the singer's farewell tour performance the day after a 17-year-old of North African descent was killed by French police earlier this week, sparking mass protests across the country.

Thierry Mariani, a Member of the European Parliament with Marine Le Pen's National Rally, said the move was "totally irresponsible" and quoted Ecclesiastes, per The Telegraph: "Woe to thee, O land, when thy king is a child," he said. "While France was on fire, Macron preferred to applaud Elton John."

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Chaos and destruction in France.

More than 2,000 cars burned, more than 700 businesses were damaged, and more than 3,000 people were arrested.#FranceRiots #FranceOnFire pic.twitter.com/IbpGONU3Vh

— NVN | Now Video Network (@NowVideoNetwork) July 2, 2023

Rioters have started a major fire in Vaulx-en-Velin near Lyon. Looks like France will have another night from hell. #FranceRiots #FranceHasFallen #FranceOnFire pic.twitter.com/UhzGrhVQrI

— Inder (@InderBr00602000) July 2, 2023

#BREAKING #France #FranceRiots #FranceOnFire Burning parking garage in France. Set on fire by protesters. pic.twitter.com/RcD2ix1X2z

— National Independent (@NationalIndNews) July 2, 2023