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A large crowd of yellow vest protesters and high school students gathered in the centre of Mâcon, in the Saône-et-Loire region of France, according to local outlet Mâcon Infos. The joint demonstration brought the two movements together in the city centre, adding Burgundy to the list of French towns seeing renewed street protests. Local media are covering the scale of the turnout and its impact on the town.
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Protests across France have turned violent, with mobs looting and burning property in several cities. The unrest, linked to demonstrations over school-related grievances, has drawn comparisons to the earlier yellow vest movement and raised fresh concerns about public order. Authorities face pressure to contain the violence while protesters maintain their demonstrations, and commentators are debating the government's response to the escalating disorder.
- 3Over 800 yellow vest protests planned across France on Saturday▼More than 800 'gilets jaunes' protests expected in France on Saturday
Organisers expect more than 800 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vest) demonstrations to take place across France on Saturday, according to reports. The protest movement, which began over fuel taxes and living costs, continues to mobilise supporters nationwide. Authorities are preparing for large crowds, and the scale of the planned rallies is drawing attention both in France and internationally.