France Unrest: Mass Protests & Social Media Blackout Threat
Paris saw massive turnout on Oct 24 matching or exceeding the Oct 17 protests, while the French PM has put telecoms on alert for a potential nationwide social media blackout as far-left riots escalate with 70,000 police deployed.
What we know
An account on X reports protest turnout in Paris on Oct 24 matches or exceeds Oct 17 figures despite heavily reinforced security. Zerohedge reports the French PM has put telecoms on alert for a nationwide social media blackout as far-left riots spiral. Another account on X raises the question of French insolvency and its implications for the Euro. Another account on X reports France and the UK conducted their first-ever joint nuclear strike simulation against Russia, adding a military dimension to French political tension.
How the story developed
Paris saw massive turnout on Oct 24 matching or exceeding the Oct 17 protests, while the French PM has put telecoms on alert for a potential nationwide social media blackout as far-left riots escalate with 70,000 police deployed.
French PM reportedly prepared to order ISPs to cut social media ahead of today's Oct 24 protests; a merchant was filmed threatening protesters with a gun in Grenoble.
By the Global Eye 24 desk, with AI assistance. Updated as the story develops. Spot an error? Write to corrections@globaleye24.com.