France protests enter third week as police fire tear gas

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: November 1, 2026Country: France

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France protests enter third week as police fire tear gas

Police used tear gas to disperse protesters as demonstrations entered their third week in cities and towns across France. The mainly youth-led protests are against the rising cost of living and deteriorating public services. Demonstrations are taking place ahead of an expected general strike.

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