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Clashes erupt in France as ‘Black Thursday’ protests sweep the nation

NBC News5 November 2026, 15:56 UTCFrance

Riot police clashed with protesters in Lyon on Thursday as a nationwide public sector strike tapped into growing anger over deteriorating services and the rising cost of living.

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