Hundreds of demonstrations took place across France on Thursday, escalating weeks of protests against the rising cost of living.

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Ruined roads have created a voting obstacle for hundreds of residents of Rock Point, Ariz.

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Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to campaign on inequality and housing, but the second major rail accident this year has put his government’s competence on trial.

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The interior minister acknowledged that the police were underprepared for the scale of the riots. But Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.

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