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- French authorities arrested two British far-right activists near Calais, marking the first such arrests in France.
- They were detained for allegedly inciting hatred while broadcasting live videos related to a planned protest called Operation Overlord.
- The protest aimed to stop asylum seekers from crossing the Channel.
- A ban on British far-right activists was issued to prevent gatherings in the Nord and Pas-de-Calais regions, amid tensions over immigration and risks to public order.
- The French government aims to protect migrants and ensure safety along the coast.
