10 h. 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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26 h. 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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27 h. ago France protests, Nepal riots and a rock cellist: pictures of the day – Wednesday

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27 h. ago Manchester Fashion Week day one in pictures with 'Polly Pocket fantasy' and salvaged visions

Non-conformism and sustainability were the themes of the day

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27 h. 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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29 h. 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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29 h. 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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30 h. 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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30 h. 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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32 h. ago 200 arrested in France as protesters clash with police, as Macron installs new PM

Protesters have blocked roads, set blazes and were met with volleys of police tear gas in Paris and elsewhere in France

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33 h. 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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33 h. ago French police arrest dozens as ‘Block Everything’ campaign causes widespread disruption

Members of the ‘Block Everything’ movement said they considered the political system was no longer fit for purpose

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48 h. 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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48 h. 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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48 h. ago Former Tour de France champion Egan Bernal wins shortened Vuelta stage 16 after protests

The Colombian took his first stage victory since 2022 as the finish line was brought forward by 8km due to disruption

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50 h. ago North Yorkshire town with hidden 'grand castle' is somewhere 'everyone should visit'

The picturesque market town is the perfect day trip with plenty to do - including a stunning castle and magnificent abbey

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52 h. 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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56 h. ago France to get third PM in a year as Bayrou to resign after confidence vote

Prime minister to hand in resignation after thousands of protesters gather to celebrate ousting and plan day of actionBayrou to resign – latest updatesThe French prime minister, François Bayrou, will hand in his resignation on Tuesday 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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6 d. ago Lesbian headmistress killed herself on first day of term after campaign of anonymous homophobic abuse and rising 'tensions' with parents after she was outed as being in a same

The wife of a headteacher who killed herself because of homophobic abuse had said: 'I don't want her to have left for nothing.'

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7 d. ago Morning Live hosts Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones seen enjoying a cosy lunch after dating rumours

BBC presenters Helen Skelton and Gethin Jones were spotted together on Wednesday after they were pictured at a spa day

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