Macron blasts ‘stupid’ claims by Trump, others blaming Muslims migrants for riots

Combined yellow-vest and student protest to go ahead in Paris on Saturday as Italy calls in soldiers to patrol Milan streets

French President Emmanuel Macron railed against "stupid" comments made by foreign leaders for their political gains. Meanwhile, Paris police are set to extend restrictions on gatherings in parts of the city on Thursday.

Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared…