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French PM calls for partial curfews, Russian ballistic missile attack

Oct 19, 2026 · 2m

Summary

This episode covers escalating unrest in France, where Prime Minister Sébastien Le Corneau has called for localized curfews after violent protests and looting. It also reports on President Emmanuel Macron's diplomatic tour of Gulf states, including Kuwait, focusing on defense and infrastructure agreements. Additionally, the segment details intensifying fighting in Yemen's Taiz region and President Zelensky's criticism of allies for failing to provide warning before a major Russian missile attack on Kyiv.

Topics discussed

France: Protests, curfews, and police criticism Marseille bans public gatherings Macron's visit to Kuwait and Gulf agreements Yemen: Fighting in Taiz and Houthi gains Ukraine: Missile attack on Kyiv and lack of warning Preview: Root causes of European youth protests Outro and subscription call to action
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