@angannchye61: 🇫🇷 What's happening in France right now? Over the last few days, France has seen some of its biggest protests and riots in years. Hundreds of thousands of people have taken to the streets across the country to protest against the rising cost of living, higher fuel prices, and concerns about public services such as education and healthcare. The movement grew from student protests that began in September over school funding and teacher shortages. It then expanded as trade unions, workers, pensioners, farmers, and supporters of the Yellow Vest movement joined in. In some cities, the demonstrations turned violent, with clashes between protesters and police, fires, vandalism, and looting reported in places including Paris, Lyon, Bordeaux, Marseille, and Limoges. Why is this happening? Many protesters say everyday life has become too expensive. Rising fuel costs and broader cost-of-living pressures have increased public frustration, while concerns over public services and government policies have added to the unrest. Who else is affected? The impact is being felt across France, with transport disruptions, business closures, and travel interruptions. Similar transport-related labour disputes and demonstrations have also affected parts of Belgium and the Netherlands, although these are separate movements with different causes.
Ang Ann Chye (Singapore)
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Sunday 18 October 2026 13:51:18 GMT
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jakals97 :
What are they protesting about this week?
2026-10-24 13:24:40
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Vivian onyinyechi🌹🌺💎🎵🤗🦋 :
when will Nigeria stand up like this
2026-10-19 10:20:01
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Reign Magnet :
now thats people power
2026-10-19 12:54:10
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Pearl :
when will South Africa stand up to this it's unacceptable and ridiculous
2026-10-22 04:03:04
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Zackmpisi :
Ibrahim Traore did mention that since he locked his minerals someone somewhere will fail to feed his kids now i know what he meant 😃
2026-10-20 14:23:21
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Linzy Millington favor :
the mind of the people needs to get back to Jesus christ he is the only hope!
2026-10-20 18:13:10
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g4 :
waking up is not simple in africa
2026-10-19 14:13:03
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archie :
the poor get poorer and the rich get richer
2026-10-20 16:27:34
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claudcfdnex :
When will peoples the USA stand up to the fascists in power?!!!
2026-10-24 20:52:28
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furu :
yhooooo its happening over there
2026-10-19 12:50:30
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Panchito :
fighting for freedom✊
2026-10-24 22:08:10
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Je777777 :
we the people
2026-10-27 22:16:01
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lhon :
Philippines wake up
2026-10-20 13:41:54
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the seeker :
Burkina Faso
2026-10-20 05:31:50
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flashbang :
Wait the minute is that batman
2026-10-20 11:33:25
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The Ghost :
dito SA pinas naka set Yung rally at may schedule
2026-10-19 13:55:25
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çivi Ali :
bismillah
2026-10-19 16:24:15
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sedi :
orang Malaysia baik2🥰
2026-10-25 06:53:02
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Sumy :
😂😂😂😍😍😍
2026-11-02 14:04:55
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Sabs :
yes we in South Africa is also in rhe same struggle. our seniours earning so little. fuel prices are climbing by the day. unemployment rate is high. electricity and so much more. are we challenging the government no. are we scared not sure. atleast our seniours are standing up. here and there poeple are protesting but not in numbers
2026-10-22 06:12:15
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singularitass :
2026-10-25 18:30:15
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Kwesi Addo :
NDC party will collapse very soon.
2026-10-19 13:02:55
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Nana Kwadjo Nyarko :
God have mercy
2026-10-21 23:07:20
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kooltv23 :
wow...this is serious
2026-10-22 10:57:46
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nasuuna :
what's going on
2026-10-21 07:51:21
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