France in turmoil as hundreds of thousands protest; nearly 1,000 arrested
TBS World
25 October, 2026, 12:40 pm
Last modified: 25 October, 2026, 12:43 pm
25 October, 2026, 12:40 pm
Last modified: 25 October, 2026, 12:43 pm
France is in the throes of protests against the cost of living and government policies. Hundreds of thousands have taken to the streets, with clashes erupting between demonstrators and the police. Seventy thousand police officers have been deployed to bring the situation under control, and nearly a thousand people have been arrested. Growing public discontent is intensifying political pressure, leaving President Emmanuel Macron facing a formidable challenge.
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