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France tackles new wave of nationwide protests

Al Jazeera Saturday 17 October 2026, 12:18 UTC 1 min read
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France tackles new wave of nationwide protests NewsFeed France tackles new wave of nationwide protests France is tackling a new wave of nationwide protests today, as students, unions, and Yellow Vest activists rally against high prices and inequality. Authorities fear unrest after weeks of school-led marches, saying recent clashes have been among the most violent in decades. Published On 17 Oct 2026

France tackles new wave of nationwide protests NewsFeed France tackles new wave of nationwide protests France is tackling a new wave of nationwide protests today, as students, unions, and Yellow Vest activists rally against high prices and inequality. Authorities fear unrest after weeks of school-led marches, saying recent clashes have been among the most violent in decades. Published On 17 Oct 2026
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