May Day Protests in Paris Turn Tense Over Rising Cost of Living
Tens of thousands of workers and union activists marched in Paris and other global cities for International Workers' Day. Protesters denounced the rising cost of living and energy price spikes exacerbated by the ongoing Iran/Middle East conflict. Brief scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police in Paris.
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Country: France
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: The Washington Post / AP