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Thousands protest against far-right ahead of French presidential vote

Saturday saw demonstrations across France a week before the election second round, as many made clear their determination to bar Marine Le Pen from power.

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Paris police fire tear gas at protesters inspired by 'Freedom Convoy'

Elsewhere, several protesters were detained amid a seizure of knives, hammers and other objects in a central Parisian square.

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Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration

Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration in Paris.

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France's Emmanuel Macron denounces latest assault on overseas MP

Stéphane Claireaux was targeted by protestors during a rally against the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

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How legitimate are protests against the use of COVID health passes?

An increasing number of EU countries require people to present a health pass to visit museums, bars and restaurants. But challenging its use might be tricky.

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Who are France's anti-vaccine rule protesters and what do they want?

From health professionals to yellow vests including far-right supporters, those who protested France's new vaccine policies had little in common, except their anger at the government.

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Clashes at Paris protest over virus passes

Clashes at Paris protest over virus passes

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Fact-Check: Video does not show French police joining anti-vaxx rally

An old video has been shared on social media, falsely claiming to show French police applauding protests against new COVID-19 restrictions.

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'Hateful': French vaccine protesters condemned for Nazi comparison

As tens of thousands took to the streets to protest France's new COVID-19 health pass, some wore yellow stars recalling the ones the Nazis forced Jews to wear.

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France: Tens of thousands protest against COVID pass, vaccination

"Macron, no to the health dictatorship!" was among the slogans as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest new coronavirus measures.

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Protests in France over bid to restrict those without both COVID jabs

Police used tear gas in several French cities to disperse the demonstrations.

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Protests held across France against the far-right

Political tensions rising before regional elections next week and presidential elections next year, as far-right gains in popularity.

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French MPs pass controversial law that restricts images of police

The bill will make it an offence to maliciously share images of French police online, where the officer can be identified.

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Nearly 33,000 people protest France's global security law

Demonstrators gathered across France but in smaller numbers than in protests that took place in November.

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French teachers strike in Paris over government's response to COVID-19

Teachers complain of working conditions, low pay, and a bungled pandemic response.

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France: Hospital workers demand more resources to fight COVID-19

French hospital workers demand more resources to cope with the relentless influx of COVID-19 patients.

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Paris protest in support of French man who died after police arrest

One year after the death of Frenchman Cédric Chouviat resulted from his arrest by police his family join a rally calling for justice.

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Riot police arrest dozens at protests against French security law

Critics of the new legislation, which the government has now said it will rewrite, say it's vital to be able to hold the police to account by filming them whilst on duty.

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France security bill revision 'welcome', but more work needed says RSF

Reporters sans frontières editor Pauline Adès-Mével says the controversial Article 24 could allow police to stop journalists reporting live from the scene of an incident.

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Why is France's new national security bill controversial?

Thousands demonstrated across France on Saturday to protest a controversial new security bill — here's why.