Macron slams foreign leaders for 'stupid comments' on France riots

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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized foreign leaders for making "unacceptable and even stupid comments" about France's weekend riots, accusing them of campaigning at France's expense. He spoke Wednesday in Doha, Qatar, appearing to target US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Macron denied foreign interference caused the unrest, which included looting and clashes despite largely peaceful protests by unions, Yellow Vest members, and students. He condemned leaders sharing fake AI-generated videos and claims of invasion by migrants and Islamists, while Trump framed the violence as a warning for America. Macron announced an emergency meeting Thursday with ministers and intelligence officials to review the October 17 events, with curfews and gathering restrictions remaining ahead of planned protests on October 24. His Gulf trip also aims to secure energy supplies, with UAE and Bahrain pledging 200,000 tonnes of diesel monthly.


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