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First, France Had Riots and Protests. Now It’s Bracing for a General Strike.

New York Times5 November 2026, 05:01 UTCFrance

More than 220 demonstrations are expected to take place across the country on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

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