Coverage dated October 19, 2026 to October 20, 2026

France’s far right seizes the moment as rioting stuns the country

Headline from The Boston Globe

Sunday was a day of mourning, shock and finger-pointing in France. For the National Rally, which bills itself as the party of law and order as well as an advocate for expelling immigrants in the country illegally, Sunday was also a day of political opportunity.

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The Boston Globe
France’s far right seizes the moment as rioting stuns the country (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Oct 19, 2026
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Sunday was a day of mourning, shock and finger-pointing in France. For the National Rally, which bills itself as the party of law and order as well as an advocate for expelling immigrants in the country illegally, Sunday was also a day of political opportunity.
NBC News
How France’s far right is using a weekend of riots and chaos to seize power (opens NBC News)
Published Oct 20, 2026
NBC News's feed description
In the streets, rioters looted shops, torched cars and set fire to buildings.