Coverage dated November 5, 2026 to November 6, 2026

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

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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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NBC News
Clashes erupt in France as ‘Black Thursday’ protests sweep the nation (opens NBC News)
Published Nov 5, 2026
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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.
Breitbart News
'Black Thursday': France Hit by 193 Leftist Protests Nationwide, With 100+ Officers Injured (opens Breitbart News)
Published Nov 6, 2026
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France was again rocked by a day of protests on 'Black Thursday', which saw nearly 600,000 people from student and worker union groups march.