France ramps up fight against drug crime after brother of anti-drugs activist murdered
• Nov 19, 2025, 10:16 AM
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French President Emmanuel Macron Tuesday urged more measures against drug crime after the brother of a prominent anti-narcotics activist was murdered last week in the southern city of Marseille. France's second-largest city is struggling to battle drug crime, with more than a dozen people killed since the start of the year in turf wars and other disputes linked to cocaine and cannabis dealing. Story by Ellen Gainsford.
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• 6:34 AM
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• 4:07 AM
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• 2:19 AM
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• 1:11 AM
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• 12:40 AM
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US peace plan asks Ukraine to cede territory, government source says
• 12:19 AM
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