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Live: France faces ‘Block Everything’ shutdown as new PM Lecornu takes office

France faces a day of disruption Wednesday as the “Block Everything” protests, called by a loose left-wing coalition, threatens to obstruct transport and other services. It comes as Sébastien Lecornu is set to take office as France’s new prime amid a gridlocked National Assembly. Follow our live coverage of the days events as they unfold.

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