France protests turn violent as farmers and yellow vests join students
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Protests in France have grown beyond student-led street demonstrations. Farmers and climate activists have joined the movement, and now the yellow vests (gilets jaunes) have also announced their support. What began as a rally against the high cost of living has turned into street clashes. In many cities, fires are burning and emergency services cannot reach them.