Mass protests sweep France again, as workers strike and march for ‘dignified wage’
Hundreds of thousands of striking workers protested across France on Thursday against the rising cost of living following weeks of youth-led demonstrations, with police firing tear gas as clashes broke out in some cities. The marches come as the euro zone’s second-largest economy battles to redress its dire finances, six months ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron, with the…
On November 5, 2026, demonstrators in Bordeaux, France, expressed their discontent by burning a garbage bin during a nationwide day of action. This protest was part of a larger movement involving student-led demonstrations over dismal learning conditions and anger over the rising cost of living and inequality.
In Durban, South Africa, supporters of a local candidate from the uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK) party celebrated as partial results were announced following the country's local government elections. The elections saw mixed outcomes, with some incumbents retaining their positions while others faced significant losses.
Meanwhile, in Athens, Greece, high school students gathered for a march to demand more resources for education. The student movement, which began with protests over subpar learning conditions, had taken a more prominent role in recent weeks due to growing concerns about the cost of living and economic disparities.
In London, tributes were laid at the Field of Remembrance ahead of Remembrance Day. This solemn event provided an opportunity for reflection on the sacrifices made by those who served in wars, as well as a moment to honor the living veterans who continue to contribute to society.
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