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France protests widen

NPR | By Eleanor Beardsley
Published November 5, 2026 at 3:05 PM CST

Largely peaceful demonstrations took place across France on Thursday, and trade unions went on strike over the cost of living. The Eiffel Tower was closed for the day.

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Eleanor Beardsley is an NPR correspondent based in Paris, France.
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