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  "id": 15227748,
  "title": "Clashes erupt in France as protesters vow to make government 'tremble'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/clashes-erupt-in-france-as-protesters-vow-to-make-government-tremble",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T15:24:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
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    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/world/world/2026/10/1557705/clashes-erupt-france-protesters-vow-make-government-tremble"
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  "account": "Violent protests erupted across France on Saturday as demonstrators vowed to pressure the government over high prices ahead of upcoming presidential elections. Clashes erupted in Paris and other cities, with protesters setting fires and confronting riot police. In Lyon, a tourism office was burned; in Marseille, the town hall was broken into; and in Lille, the mayor's office was vandalized. Protesters in Paris chanted \"Everyone hates the police\" and \"Macron, resign,\" expressing frustration over climate, economic, and inequality issues. High school student Kamil Alahyan cited the upcoming 2027 elections, lying politicians, and the growing wealth disparity among the ultra-rich as reasons for his protest. The Yellow Vest movement, which previously protested against Macron's government over fuel tax hikes, called for the demonstrations. Over 600 rallies were planned nationwide, and more than 130 people were arrested in Paris alone. The protests, fueled by soaring inflation and perceived police brutality, have created a tense atmosphere as France prepares for presidential elections in six months.",
  "summary": "PARIS: Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with smoke from fires and tear gas billowing over demonstrations nationwide against high prices ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.",
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        "title": "Scuffles break out as protesters rally across France, joining students",
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        "title": "Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students",
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        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Protesters storm town hall and clash with police in France’s Marseille",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/protesters-storm-town-hall-and-clash-with-police-in-frances-marseille",
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