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What is behind the France protests and what comes next?

Straits Times5 November 2026, 12:57 UTCFrance

PARIS, Nov 5 - France faced its latest nationwide protests on Thursday after weeks of unrest over the cost of living and public services, with trade unions and student groups mobilising demonstrators across the country.

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