7 d. ago Federal agents fire chemicals as protesters try to block car at immigration site outside Chicago

Federal agents fired pepper balls and tear gas at protesters near an immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago

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2 w. ago Protesters try to block vehicles at key immigration building in suburban Chicago

Protesters tried to block vehicles outside a federal immigration enforcement building in suburban Chicago

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2 w. ago England braced for scrum battle against France as intensity ratchets up in World Cup semi

England again intend to use their set-piece strength to their advantage as they take on their closest European rivals

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2 w. ago France's flames of fury: Nearly a million protesters take to the streets across the country and violent clashes break out with riot cops as the French revolt against Macron's reforms

More than 40 people were arrested across France today as the country braced itself for mass violence against President Emmanuel Macron 's administration.

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2 w. ago Tourists trapped near Machu Picchu as protests block train route to ancient Inca citadel as US issues travel warning

At least 900 tourists were left stranded near Machu Picchu after protestors blocked the train tracks that lead to and from the ancient Inca city.

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3 w. ago Warning issued as biggest aviation strike is set to hit France

British tourists heading to France should brace themselves for the biggest French aviation strike in years. 

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3 w. ago ‘Block Everything’ protesters clash with French police as more than 100 arrested in one morning

Protesters in France have clashed with police in a bid to “block everything” over discontent with the government, with more than 100 people arrested in one morning.

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3 w. ago ‘My first barricade’: latest French protests unite people from variety of backgrounds

Students, health workers and the children of gilets jaunes protesters among those at ‘Block Everything’ ralliesAt 7am on the eastern edge of the busy Paris ring road at Montreuil, Jess, a 35-year-old hospital neurologist, had joined protesters attempting to stop traffic in order to show her anger at the French government.“Inequality is rife in France and this is the only way to be heard,” she said. Pushed back with teargas by riot police, Jess, who asked for her real name not to be published, said she was scared by police tactics but felt it was crucial to be on the streets. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Restaurant set on fire in Paris during ‘Block Everything’ protest

Protesters took to the streets in a day of planned national demonstrations

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3 w. ago Bins set on fire and roads blocked as ‘Block Everything’ protests erupt across France

Bins were set on fire and traffic disrupted in the French capital as protesters took to the streets in a day of planned national demonstrations

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3 w. ago New French PM takes office as ‘Block Everything’ protests rock country – Europe live

Sebastien Lecornu appointment comes amid protests across France including 1,000 demonstrators trying to enter Gare du Nord station in ParisEmmanuel Macron appoints his third prime minister in a yearA teacher taking part in the protests in Paris said he was against the ousted government’s planned budget cuts. “[François]Bayrou was ousted, [now] his policies must be eliminated,” Christophe Lalande told Reuters, calling for more funding for schools and hospitals.At another protest in the city, unionist Amar Lagha told the news agency:This day is a message to all the workers of this country: that there is no resignation, the fight continues, and a message to this government that we won’t back down, and if we have to die, we’ll die standing. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago More than 100 arrests as riot police clash with ‘Block Everything’ protesters in Paris

Bins were set on fire and traffic disrupted in the French capital as protesters took to the streets in a day of planned national demonstrations

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3 w. ago France gripped by protest chaos as 'Block Everything' demonstrators clash with police amid 'shutdown' campaign

More than 100 arrests in Paris as protesters try to disrupt key transport links including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord

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3 w. ago France in chaos as 'Block Everything' protesters clash with police amid nationwide 'shutdown' campaign

More than 100 arrests in Paris as protesters try to disrupt key transport links including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord

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3 w. ago France burns: Violent protests break out across the country with flaming barricades set up in Paris and other cities and Eurostar hub targeted as fury over Macron grows

There were up to 50 arrests in Paris alone by 8am on Wednesday, as attempts were made to disrupt key transport links, including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord.

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3 w. ago France braces for ‘block everything’ protests after PM Bayrou resigns

Blockades, disruption and strikes planned for Wednesday with about 80,000 police and gendarmes to be deployedThe French prime minister, François Bayrou, has resigned after losing a confidence vote as authorities prepare for a day of disruption and protests ranging from road and school blockades to transport strikes.About 80,000 police and gendarmes will be deployed across France on Wednesday to monitor a day of anti-government demonstrations organised under the slogan “block everything”. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago France's 'Block Everything' protests bring chaos and pigs' heads as Macron seeks new PM

France is bracing for potential violence as tens of thousands of protesters are expected to join a day of disruption across the country

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3 w. ago François Bayrou leaves Élysée after resigning as France’s PM – Europe live

Emmanuel Macron to name successor ‘within days’ as political crisis grips FranceFrance to get third PM in a yearLithuania has also said it will strengthen its borders with Belarus and Russia during the Zapad military exercise, the country’s border guard said today.The authorities said they would carry “even more active border monitoring, patrols, and other border control measures,” looking for any potential border violations and provocations against Lithuania. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago France to get third PM in a year as Bayrou resigns after confidence vote

Prime minister hands in resignation after thousands of protesters gather to celebrate ousting and plan day of actionThe French prime minister, François Bayrou, has handed in his resignation after losing a confidence vote that has plunged France into government collapse and political crisis.Emmanuel Macron has said he will appoint a new prime minister in the coming days, who would then have to form a new government. This will be the third French prime minister in a year, whose first task will be the major challenge of agreeing a budget among a divided parliament. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Bayrou heads to Élysée to hand in resignation as France’s PM – Europe live

Emmanuel Macron to name successor ‘within days’ as political crisis grips FranceFrance to get third PM in a yearLithuania has also said it will strengthen its borders with Belarus and Russia during the Zapad military exercise, the country’s border guard said today.The authorities said they would carry “even more active border monitoring, patrols, and other border control measures,” looking for any potential border violations and provocations against Lithuania. Continue reading...

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