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

https://mins.news/en/item/131001

- NBC News, 2026-11-05 15:56 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.nbcnews.com/world/france/france-clashes-riot-police-tear-gas-paris-lyon-student-protests-rcna607599

> Riot police and protesters clashed in Lyon on Thursday. A nationwide public-sector strike drew on mounting anger over deteriorating services and the rising cost of living.

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