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France call up seven for Springboks clash as Ntamack ruled out • Nov. 8, 2026, 1:04 AM ET (Straits Times)
Riot police charge at group of protesters in Lyon, France • Nov. 5, 2026, 9:24 AM ET (CNN)
France announces nightly curfews 'for as long as necessary' in Paris and other big cities • Oct. 20, 2026, 12:43 PM ET (AP)

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The Hotel Dieu in Lyon, France, featuring a large domed roof with a cross on top, classical stone facade, and rows of tall windows along the building.
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Lyon, France
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