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‘Nobody can stop them’: Who are Europe’s Black Bloc protesters?
Anarchistic activists who dress in black and clash with police are a regular feature of protests from France to Albania.
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Car accident in Ain: two young people, one of whom was killed, 16 injured
A bus accident on a regional line carrying many students south of Bourg-en-Bresse killed two young people on Friday morning, including a 7-year-old girl and injured 16 of them, three of whom were serious, according to a provisional assessment given by the Ain prefecture.
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At least two killed, 23 injured in school bus accident in eastern France
A bus carrying school children crashed south of Bourg-en-Bresse in eastern France on Friday, killing at least two people and injuring 23 others. The vehicle was carrying 43 passengers in total.
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Mass protests sweep France as huge crowds demand higher wages
Hundreds of thousands of striking workers protested across France on Thursday, November 5, against the rising cost of living following weeks of youth-led demonstrations, with police firing tear gas as clashes broke out in some cities. FRANCE 24's Emily Boyle reports.
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Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
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Philippe-Attal: the presidential campaign of the heirs of patina macroism
In a context marked by crises, Édouard Philippe and Gabriel Attal, who both suffered from being Prime Minister of Emmanuel Macron, failed to win in the presidential campaign and, six months before the election, did not appear in a position, according to the polls, to qualify for the second round. Tensions are now exacerbating to know which of the two should withdraw in favour of the other to preserve the chances of the "central block".
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Strikes and demonstrations in France: power under pressure?
New day of mobilization at the call of the trade unions, who take over the movements of the high school students. Among the claims are the upgrading of wages, the safeguarding of public services and the defence of the right to demonstrate. Sébastien Lecornu will meet on Monday in Matignon a "social conference" with trade unions and employers' organisations. What are the demands? What is the political answer? What are the consequences for the President?
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Guadalupe: the water crisis drives a clandestine market on the French island
In Guadalupe, French overseas territory, access to drinking water has become a daily struggle for thousands of people. The obsolete distribution networks and the constant leaks leave some families without supply for weeks, as a clandestine market grows that supplies individuals, hotels and restaurants at prices far higher than those of the public service. Report by F. Méréo and J. Ababsa for France 24.
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Kabul, a drinking water crisis that exacerbates the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan
The shortage of drinking water exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Kabul, where recurrent droughts, depletion of underground reserves and population growth threaten access to water for millions of people. The emergency is in addition to a deep economic crisis that strikes Afghanistan, where about 22 million people need humanitarian assistance to survive. Ondine de Gaulle report for France 24.
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Mass protests in France driven by nationwide strike action
More than 250,000 people took to the streets across France on Thursday as five unions called a day of strike action.
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France: More than 600,000 protest as anger grows over cost of living
Demonstrators took to the streets in several French cities to call for government action on the high cost of living. Protests were largely peaceful, but there were some reports of escalation, including in Paris.
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France: More than 600,000 people protest as cost-of-living anger grows
More than 600,000 people hit the streets in France to call for government action on the high cost of living. Protests were largely peaceful, but there were some reports of escalation, including in Paris.
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France needs 'more public services', 'salaries are too low', 'schools are in very, very bad shape'
As France confronts another wave of strikes and protests, Gaëlle Martinez, National Secretary of the trade union Solidaires, presents the general strike as more than a confrontation over wages, public spending or the cost of living. Her account reveals a deeper struggle over economic dignity, the future of public services and the democratic right to collective protest. “People just want to live, not survive.” For Martinez, deteriorating schools, insufficient salaries and the dismantling of public services are not isolated policy failures. They are interconnected symptoms of political and econo
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Camp Trump's defeat of midterms: what about future economic policy?
Following the defeat of Camp Trump on Tuesday 3 November in the midterms, questions about the economic future of the country emerge. Less investment in the military, more in the health and taxation of ultra-rich people are among the demands of the Democrats: the budget will have to be closed on 11 December and promises major debates. The details of Ali Laidi, columnist economic intelligence of France 24.
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Chris Pappas at the Midterms: the first openly gay senator, a non-subject during his campaign
Chris Pappas, elected in New Hampshire during the midterms on Tuesday, November 3, became the first openly gay senator. After his victory, he appeared with the one he described as "his fantastic husband." His homosexuality was never a subject of debate during his campaign, where he addressed the issues that were troubling New Hampshire citizens. The explanations of James André, great reporter to France 24.
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Strikes in France: how are demonstrations seen from abroad?
Mobilisations in the converging struggles have been taking place in France for weeks, sometimes exceeding the borders of France. In Europe, Albanian, Italian and Greek youth also went out into the streets. Internationally, how are these events seen? Can they create a snowball effect? The details of Alberto Toscano, Italian journalist and writer.
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Midterms: U.S. vice president distanced himself from Donald Trump
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance took Wednesday, November 4th his distance from the war in Iran led by President Donald Trump, questioning the relevance of such a decision and imputing to the conflict the heavy setbacks suffered by the Republicans the previous day in the mid-term elections to Congress. The details of Matthieu Mabin, an international columnist in France 24.
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Photos: Thousands rally in France over rising costs and economic struggles
Trade unions led more than 260 planned protests nationwide, urging government to address economic woes and wage demands.
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November 5 strike: an increase in SMIC requested not the unions
Already a "success" of the mobilization of Thursday 5 November for the unions: strikes for various social causes had gathered hundreds of thousands of people outside the Paris region at midday, putting pressure on the government to concede a significant increase in the SMIC and the suppression of Parcoursup among others. The explanations of Marc Perelman, political columnist in France 24.
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Europe: at least 15 aircraft disturbed by false bomb alerts
At least 15 European flights were subjected to bomb alerts on Thursday, 5 November, and several aircraft were escorted by fighter aircraft while two flights were stolen, according to authorities and airlines. European Transport Commissioner Apostolos Tzitzikostas said it was still "too early" to say whether bomb alerts disrupt European air traffic were linked. The explanations of Sylvain Rousseau, a great reporter in France 24.