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Fires and tear gas as French protests spiral
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ABC Australia fire coverage reports: Protests in France have escalated, leading to a fire at a tourism building in Lyon, as police used tear gas to manage the unrest. The demonstrations are linked to widespread discontent over declining public services.
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Fires and tear gas as French protests spiral
ABC Australia fire coverage reports: Protests in France have escalated, leading to a fire at a tourism building in Lyon, as police used tear gas to manage the unrest. The demonstrations are linked to widespread discontent over declining public services.
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