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Partial curfews to be rolled out in France

Oct 20, 2026 · 4m

Summary

Newstalk Breakfast discusses the escalating unrest in France with Irish Times Europe correspondent Naomi O'Leary. The conversation covers the announcement of curfews in northern regions, the prospect of a larger "Act Two" protest on Saturday, and the impact of travel warnings from other European nations. O'Leary also shares a harrowing account from a small business owner whose shop was ransacked by looters, highlighting the severe damage inflicted on local communities during the chaos.

Topics discussed

Sherwin-Williams Super Sale advertisement News Talk Breakfast introduction Outlook for Saturday protests and police response Riot dynamics and overnight developments Curfew details and state of emergency considerations International travel warnings and domestic reaction Impact on small business owners and looting incidents
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