1 hour ago · France
Some Parisians buy pepper spray and tear gas, citing self-defence ahead of protests
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. The Straits Times World is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to France. The first report grouped here was at 23 Oct 2026, 15:36 UTC. The headline in use is “Some Parisians buy pepper spray and tear gas, citing self-defence ahead of protests”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
PARIS, Oct 23 - Parisians are buying tear-gas cannisters and pepper sprays to defend themselves and their property during protests, which are expected to continue over the weekend, the owner of a weapons shop in the French capital told Reuters.
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- First reported by The Straits Times World
Some Parisians buy pepper spray and tear gas, citing self-defence ahead of protests
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- The Straits Times