France’s iconic railway-turned-museum, the Musée d’Orsay is in the news as protests surge nationwide; it stands as a beacon of 19th-century French art and cultural resilience.
Demonstrations against the cost of living have intensified across France amid ongoing clashes in Paris and other cities. Police are reinforcing measures as demonstrations continue this weekend, with thousands participating and authorities reporting hundreds of arrests.
France has deployed up to 70,000 police officers nationwide as protests over the cost of living intensify. Museums close, shops board up, and demonstrations are planned in Paris and other cities amid calls from unions and student groups.
Mass demonstrations across France have drawn hundreds of thousands, with police deploying up to 70,000 officers. Riot police used tear gas as protests spread from Paris to Marseille, Lyon, and other cities. Authorities report injuries and hundreds of arrests while the government defends security measures as it faces a crucial election cycle.