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Protests Paralyze France
France saw a public-sector strike and protests on Thursday that spread to 260 cities and towns over the rising cost of living and the deterioration of public services and education. The demonstrations put pressure on President Emmanuel Macron and his government five months ahead of the presidential election. Domestic intelligence estimated that between 500,000 and 700,000 people would protest outside Paris, while authorities decided to deploy around 70,000 police officers across the country following riots and looting on October 17. The movement began with student protests but grew to include other social groups, as the government sought to contain tensions.
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