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France erupts in protests as clashes with police, tear gas and reports of fires sweep across the country. From Marseille and Lille to Paris and Lyon, demonstrators are taking to the streets over the rising cost of living, inequality and deteriorating public services. Video reportedly shows Lyon’s tourist office catching fire as unrest spreads during nationwide demonstrations on October 17. The protests have reignited memories of France’s Yellow Vest movement, which began in 2018 over fuel taxes before expanding into a wider revolt against economic inequality and living costs. This time, anger initially sparked by teacher shortages and poor school facilities has grown into a broader movement over public spending and living standards.