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The GuardianMonday, 19 October 2026
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Macron condemns ‘unbridled violence’ of huge French riots
2,000 arrests as public buildings burned and hundreds of shops looted
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Up to 20 maternity units will have to shut, NHS leader warns
Exclusive NHS Alliance’s acute care director says centralisation of services ‘inevitable’ to ensure mothers and babies receive safe care amid doctor shortages and rising caesarean rates
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Cut welfare spending ‘to fund support for young people’
Exclusive Former health secretary Alan Milburn says benefit payments should be reduced to pay for help for young people to break the cycle of ill health and unemployment
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