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In pictures: Initially peaceful protests across France over inequality again descend into violence

* Violent protests across France over cost-of-living crisis * 410,000 demonstrators, clashes with police in multiple cities * Rising French bond yields highlight debt concerns Protests in France over rising living costs turned violent for a second weekend. Authorities reported 410,000 participants nationwide. Riot police used tear gas and water cannon in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities after clashes with masked youths. Violence was less severe than the previous week. The demonstrations, which began last month with high-school students, have expanded into a national movement against inequality. France's 10-year bond yield exceeded 5%, its highest level since 2002, as investors worry about spreading debt contagion.
October 25, 2026 at 10:14 AMBRAV
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