Al Jazeera · 2026-10-17
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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.
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