Pretty sure I just got scammed on the train in France. This guy in casual clothes came walking down the train with clipboard and went straight to me (I definitely look like a tourist out of all the people on the train). I didn’t understand what it said in French but he explained it was an EU handicap charity. There were basically spaces for your signature and donations. I didn’t read it at first so…

France Funnels Hundreds Arrested in Riots Through Hasty Trials The streets are calmer, after days of unrest over the police shooting of a teenager, but the courts are going into overdrive. Lawyers for those arrested often have just 30 minutes to prepare.

Unrest in France Eases After Fatal Police Shooting of Nahel Merzouk The number of arrests fell sharply following several nights of violence. But tensions remain high, especially after a string of attacks on elected officials.