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  "id": 18276078,
  "title": "France faces new protests as Macron seeks to prevent repeat of October unrest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/france-faces-new-protests-as-macron-seeks-to-prevent-repeat-of-18276078",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T08:32:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261105/france-faces-new-protests-as-macron-seeks-to-prevent-repeat-of-october-unrest"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "France braces for fresh protests as President Macron aims to avert a repeat of October's civil unrest. Hundreds of thousands are set to take to the streets on Thursday, with unions and student groups calling for action over living costs, public services and education. This marks another challenge for Macron following weeks of unrest that have shaken his administration and dominated the political discourse as the nation approaches a presidential election five months away. The nationwide mobilisation, backed by the CGT and student groups, urges citizens to \"turn up in big numbers on the streets today,\" according to CGT head Sophie Binet. Authorities have attempted to ease tensions following the October 17 riots and looting, which overwhelmed security forces and left damage in their wake, sparking criticism of Macron's crisis management. Police forces nationwide are reportedly preparing to deploy around 70,000 officers, while the domestic intelligence service anticipates 500,000 to 700,000 demonstrators outside Paris alone. The Education Ministry revealed that 17.5 percent of public primary schools have already faced disruptions due to the ongoing protests.",
  "summary": "PARIS — Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Thursday, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his government and dominated the agenda five months ahead of a presidential election. The mobilisation, called by trade unions including the left-wing CGT and backed by student…",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "France braces for fresh protests as Macron seeks to prevent further unrest",
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        "title": "Live: France braces for nationwide strikes in fresh test for Macron’s policies",
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        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Fresh protests expected in France as Macron seeks to avoid repeat of mass civil unrest",
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        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "France braces for nationwide strikes and protests as Macron seeks to avert fresh unrest",
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        "published": "2026-11-05T07:05:00.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "France faces new protests as Macron seeks to prevent repeat of October unrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/france-faces-new-protests-as-macron-seeks-to-prevent-repeat-of-18282418",
        "published": "2026-11-05T09:40:52.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "France faces more protests as Macron tries to prevent civil unrest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/france-faces-more-protests-as-macron-tries-to-prevent-civil-unrest",
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