https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/clashes-erupt-in-france-as-black-thursday-protests-sweep-the-nationContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/clashes-erupt-in-france-as-black-thursday-protests-sweep-the-nationhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/clashes-erupt-in-france-as-black-thursday-protests-sweep-the-nation#u187913Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:31:07 +0000Clashes erupted across France during 'Black Thursday' demonstrations as hundreds of thousands of workers and students flooded the streets to demand higher pay, increased funding, and relief from the rising cost of living. Riot police deployed tear gas in cities including Paris and Lyon to counter violent elements within the crowds. Major trade unions and student groups organized nearly 200 demonstrations nationwide to protest government policies and a deepening budget impasse, marking one of the largest waves of unrest in years.Why it mattersThe mass mobilizations represent a severe