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Why Are There Protests in France?

Why Are There Protests in France?
NYT World Saturday 24 October 2026, 10:48 UTC By Catherine Porter, Ségolène Le Stradic and Lynsey Chutel 1 min read
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Forensic officers examining the tourist office in Lyon, France, on Sunday Oct. 18.

Forensic officers examining the tourist office in Lyon, France, on Sunday Oct. 18.
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