Elisabeth Borne
9 Jul 2023
France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks during the July 14 national holiday weekend, following riots sparked by the police
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French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Friday that the government was considering "all options" to restore order, including declaring a state of emergency, after a third night of rioting over a police officer's killing of a youth.
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