French President Macron Faces Backlash for Attending Elton John Concert Amidst Riots
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French President Emmanuel Macron attended an Elton John concert in Paris while riots erupted across the country following a police shooting that killed a 17-year-old. Macron and his wife appeared unfazed by the violence, which was triggered by the shooting in Nanterre. Over 600 people have been arrested for various crimes related to the riots. Macron denounced the riots as an excuse for criminal behavior and compared the police shooting to the murder of George Floyd. The officer involved has been charged with voluntary homicide.
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