France. National strike day puts thousands on the streets and closes the Eiffel Tower

A national strike in France has led to widespread protests, with over 250,000 participants in nearly 70 cities. Five unions organized the strike alongside students, aiming to address poor conditions and lack of resources in secondary schools. The movement has expanded to include workers and the yellow vests protesting rising prices. Disturbances were linked to the extreme-left group black bloc. The strike resulted in the closure of the Eiffel Tower and parts of the Louvre Museum, as well as reduced visiting hours at the Musée d'Orsay.