A Day After Renewed Street Clashes in France, Relief and Anxiety Mix

NYT World Sunday 25 October 2026, 12:03 UTC By Mark Landler and Ségolène Le Stradic 1 min read

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Protesters shielding themselves from a water cannon in Paris on Saturday.

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A Day After Renewed Street Clashes in France, Relief and Anxiety Mix

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