# Mass protests in France unite students, teachers and unions

https://mins.news/en/video/104284

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-17 11:06 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Som-QhOE2DI

> Demonstrations over rising living costs swept France, drawing students, unions and Yellow Vest protesters into the streets. Police fired tear gas in Paris as pressure grew on the government to address inflation and public anger.

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