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Paris: Last-minute change to the protest route

The Paris police prefecture changed the route of the authorised trade union march at the last minute ahead of the 24 October mobilisation. The new route runs between Place d’Italie and Porte de Vincennes. But this morning, many protesters turned up at Place de la Bastille, the march’s original starting point, before the route was changed, leaving them confused and unsure where to go. France 24 journalist Elitsa Gadeva brings us the latest from the scene.

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French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations Saturday

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend, with organisers announcing plans for new protests after riots erupted on the sidelines of nationwide demonstrations. "The deployment for next Saturday will be massive," Lecornu said in parliament, acknowledging that the security operation for the protests last weekend had been "too static and not mobile enough." FRANCE 24's Luke Shrago reports from Place de la République in central Paris.

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Protests in France: "Two fires broke out in Place de la République"

Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with smoke from fires and tear gas filling the air at demonstrations nationwide against high prices, ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. "Two fires broke out in Place de la République," reports France 24's Antonia Kerrigan from the ground.

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France: "We've seen extremely high tensions between protesters and law enforcement"

Protesters across France called for street demonstrations on Saturday against rising living costs. France 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris. "The march from here to Place de Clichy isn't set to start for another hour. However, we've seen it kicking off extremely early doors. It seems that what's happened is that police attempted to block the protesters from reaching Place de la République, and we saw the use of tear gas. We've seen people running with their masks on. We also saw the use of stun grenades."

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In France, new day of demonstrations against learning conditions, teaching gaps

French students are protesting overcrowded classes and timetables, teacher shortages, and calling for reforms or the abolition of Parcoursup, the university admissions platform. Although school blockades have declined, incidents continue around some high schools. A demonstration has now started in Paris, from Place d’Italie towards Les Invalides, as Claire Paccalin reports from the scene.

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Primaire of Social Democrats: a more incert vote than expected

The first round of the Social Democratic Primary begins on Friday. Some 140,000 voters will choose their presidential candidate from among five contenders, including the favourite, Euro MP Raphaël Glucksmann Public Square, and his challenger, the boss of PS Olivier Faure.

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Hip-hop : "La Place" celebrates ten years of rap, fighting and new voices

Ten years that La Place is vibrating Paris at the pace of hip-hop. Under the Canopée des Halles, this establishment established itself as one of the capital's hip-hop high places, at the crossroads of rap, dance, visual arts and debate. To celebrate this anniversary, more than fifty artists succeed each other during ten days of festival. Nina Masson received Julien Cholewa, director and programmer of La Place, and Vicky R, rapper, composer and Gabonese producer.

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Pope Leo XIV addresses youth at giant Paris Mass

🇫🇷 🇻🇦 During #Pope Leo XIV's giant Mass at the Place de la Concorde in #Paris on Saturday, he spoke directly to Catholic youth, calling them the "Church of today". The pontiff made efforts to connect with young people during his visit, holding a youth vigil at the Stade de #France on Friday.

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