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Roads reopen after demonstrations by thousands of students and teachers protesting over education costs and housing
Across the country, mass demonstrations were held by youths and education faculty in a call for better studying and living conditions
Ryanair boss warns Europe faces biggest air fare increase in history, with prices set to rise 20%
Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary has warned that European air fares could surge by as much as 20% in 2027 as soaring fuel costs, driven by the Middle East conflict, squeeze airlines
France fears fresh wave of unrest despite tough security measures as riot damage bill nears €1.2 billion
Curfews and tighter policing have brought a temporary lull after widespread looting, but Yellow Vest-linked accounts are calling for fresh protests on Saturday, with strikes planned for 5 November and mounting pressure on businesses and financial markets
China urges citizens travelling to France to ‘step up security measures’
Following unrest in Paris and other major cities in recent days
France shaken after hellish night: Town halls torched, rioters and looters in several cities, as Macron faces political fire
Nearly 2,400 arrests, 997 police officers injured and fierce recriminations over responsibility for the violence – Macron on tour of four Gulf states to secure oil supplies – ‘Those who looted will pay,’
Macron’s address: Far-left groups and criminal elements behind France unrest – “No one will escape accountability”
Condemned the violent clashes, launched a scathing attack on the far left and acknowledged public anger over the cost of living and young people’s anxieties – He made particular reference to the arson attack on Limoges town hall
Macron to address France tonight after chaos, protester’s death and looting
The address is expected at 8pm local time (9pm Greek time), according to the Élysée Palace
Chaos, clashes and looting at protests in France: 17-year-old maimed, Limoges Town Hall set ablaze
Serious unrest across several cities leaves 1,200 arrested and 150 police officers injured - Macron and Lecornu turn their sights on La France Insoumise amid political fallout
France in Flames: More than 400 arrested, guerrilla-style clashes around the Élysée, fire at Limoges City Hall
Clashes began before a rally was due to start in Paris’s Place de la République, with tear gas also deployed in Marseille and Lyon – At least 166 arrests and 140 demonstrations recorded by midday – Macron appeals for calm
