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Today — 7 November 2026NYT - World

Another Day of France’s Protests Unfurl During an Autumn of Discontent

Two days after a general strike and huge demonstrations, students and workers took to the streets again on Saturday.

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A protest scene in Paris on Saturday. In an early assessment, the authorities said there were fewer protesters than there had been on previous weekends.
Yesterday — 6 November 2026NYT - World

In French City Hit by Terrorist Attack, Residents Blame Far-Right Rhetoric

6 November 2026 at 19:01
In Trappes, a suburb of Paris with a large immigrant population, residents believe that a shooting was fueled by years of anti-immigrant sentiment.

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Ali Rabeh, the mayor of Trappes, France, speaking at a gathering in the city last week. He has criticized how right-wing critics have portrayed the city.
Before yesterdayNYT - World

Bomb Threats Disrupt European Flights and Rattle Passengers

Passengers recounted landing at a military base and being subjected to security checks and travel delays after threats that turned out to be hoaxes affected planes in Italy, Poland and Spain.

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Passengers disembarking from an Aer Lingus plane at a military air base in Évreux, France, on Thursday after a fake bomb threat.

What to Know About the Bomb Threats Disrupting Flights in Europe

6 November 2026 at 12:53
More threats were reported Friday after dozens of planes were targeted earlier this week. Officials have not reported finding any explosives, but the hoaxes have added to anxiety over hybrid attacks on the continent.

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An Aer Lingus plane was diverted to Évreux military air base in France on Thursday.

After Barricades, Riots and Protests, French Workers Go on Strike

Hundreds of demonstrations took place across France on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

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Nantes, France, on Thursday. Labor unions have called for a nationwide general strike, focused on the cost of living and government budget cuts.

Are Freezers Being Hacked? Europe and the U.S. Military Investigate.

3 November 2026 at 08:45
A wave of disruptions at grocery stores, which some officials blame on cyberattacks, highlights the vulnerability of supply chains. Shops across Europe were affected again on Monday.

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Shelves were empty at a grocery store in Névez, France, last month after hundreds of supermarket refrigeration systems in the country were targeted.

Clashes Erupt Again in France, After Festive Start to Day of Protest

More than 300,000 people took to the streets, some wearing Halloween costumes, before the demonstrations ended in violence.

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A protester in Lyon, France, on Saturday dressed as Marie Antoinette and held a sign translating to “Let them eat cake.”

Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France

Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.

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Protesters advancing toward riot police during a protest on the streets of Paris last Saturday.

How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From Rioters

31 October 2026 at 09:05
As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat.

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The bar La Barrique on Rue Beaurepaire in Paris was set on fire during violence that grew out of protests on Oct. 17. Looting, burglary and other destruction also occurred on the three-block-long street.

Another Toll of the Violent Unrest in France: The Political Center

30 October 2026 at 09:35
Support for Édouard Philippe, the leading candidate from the centrist bloc, has eroded, while his far-right and far-left rivals benefit.

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Édouard Philippe, the leading centrist candidate in France’s presidential race, has struggled in the polls since widespread protests broke out across the country last month.

Suspect in France Shootings Said He Targeted Muslims and Africans, Prosecutor Says

29 October 2026 at 14:05
The suspect, identified only as Kévin T., admitted to planning the attacks near Paris last week, the prosecutor said. One person was killed and seven wounded.

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A silent march in Paris on Sunday to honor Pengo Bossio Wangi. He was killed on Friday in Trappes, France, by a gunman who wounded seven other people, the authorities said.

In Marseille, Macron Confronts a Potent Mix of France’s Problems

France’s second city, five years into a presidential development plan, is grappling with the social strains that have fueled protests across the country.

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Protesters and the police in Marseille on Saturday. The city stands as a poignant example of mounting social and economic strains in France.

France Makes Concessions to Students, but Not Enough to Halt Protests

26 October 2026 at 22:22
The government promised to phase out an unpopular university admissions system by 2028. Student groups are pushing for more.

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Student representatives after a meeting on Monday with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Paris.

Why Are There Protests in France?

7 November 2026 at 10:13
For a fourth consecutive Saturday, tens of thousands of people are expected to demonstrate. The authorities hope a large security presence will deter riots.

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Forensic officers at the tourism office in Lyon, France, on Oct. 18, the day after the country’s worst riots in years.
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