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The front page of Le Figaro highlights ongoing protests and related incidents in France, focusing on the 'Gilets Jaunes' movement and high school student demonstrations. It also touches on political developments and international affairs, particularly the conflict in Ukraine.
Protests organized by 'Gilets Jaunes', high school students, and unions are taking place on October 17 against the high cost of living, rising fuel prices, and public service issues. Initial incidents have been reported in Lyon, with shops boarded up and stations closed in Paris in anticipation of…
Eight years after the 'Gilets Jaunes' movement began, several prominent figures are supporting the October 17 demonstrations, with some planning to return to protests and others having moved on from the movement. The report also mentions their past political ambitions and legal troubles.
Vandalism committed during recent high school mobilizations has left regions with a heavy bill, and authorities are now working to determine who will be responsible for the costs.
A month of student protests has resulted in arrests, material damage, and missed classes, painting a bleak picture of the movement's impact.
A store manager recounts her fear and the shock of witnessing vandalism at her store during recent unrest.
