PoliticsPhoto: News18 WorldEiffel Tower Closes as 250,000 Protesters Halt France
Over 250,000 people protested across 73 French cities, causing nationwide strikes that disrupted schools and railways. The Eiffel Tower closed due to the industrial action. Clashes occurred in Lyon, Toulouse, and Paris, with riot police using tear gas and protesters setting a school on fire. The strike was led by unions including CGT and supported by student groups, reflecting public anger over economic issues.
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