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France Erupts in Nationwide Protests Over Austerity Plans

  Tens of thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of France on October 2, 2025, in a powerful show of resistance against proposed government spending cuts. Organized by major trade unions including the CGT and CFDT, protests took place in over 240 cities and towns, with Paris, Dijon, Metz, Poitiers, and Montpellier among the key hotspots. The unrest comes amid political uncertainty, as newly appointed Prime Minister SĂ©bastien Lecornu works to form a cabinet and navigate contentious budget negotiations. Protesters are demanding increased investment in public services, a reversal of pension reforms, and higher taxes on the wealthy. The proposed 2026 budget, which includes a €44 billion reduction in public spending, has sparked widespread concern over its impact on low- and middle-income households. While the CGT union estimated turnout at nearly 600,000, the Interior Ministry reported a lower figure of 195,000, including 24,000 in Paris. Students blocked school entrances, a...

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Your daily horoscope: October 2, 2025


IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

You will be on the move again over the coming year and your travels will take you to places that are not just exciting but mentally stimulating as well. Librans know there is always something new to learn – that is why they look so young!

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

If you feel a bit half-hearted about what you are working on then put it on the back burner for a bit and focus on something more interesting. Most likely you just feel a bit jaded because you have been laboring at it for so long.

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

If you need to make a decision about an important relationship you are advised to wait until mind planet Mercury moves into your opposite sign on the 6th. Only then will your thoughts be clear enough for you to make a rational choice.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

Far too many people are taking far too many things seriously, so make it your business to remind them that life is supposed to be fun. The best way to do that is to show them by personal example how easy it is to laugh and love.

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

You may have the courage and the confidence to deal with whatever life throws at you but not everyone is as robust and resolute as you, so make allowances for those who can’t stand the pace and, where possible, help them to stay on their feet.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

Some rather sensitive feelings are coming to the surface and you’re not sure what to do about them. The simple fact is they won’t leave you alone until you have dealt with the events that provoked them. Make that your task for the day.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

A nasty shock could come your way between now and the weekend but in the greater scheme of things it will be of only minor significance, so deal with it calmly and carefully and impress those around you by how unfazed you remain.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

You may have good reason to be suspicious of someone’s motives but don’t go to extremes and start reading trouble into every little thing they say and do. It is highly unlikely they are trying to cheat you, so keep your mind free of fear.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Although you always look super confident on the outside you get anxious like everyone else and at some stage today you will have to admit to a friend that you could do with some help. Hopefully they will give you the pep talk you need.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Mars in the most sensitive area of your chart makes it easy to believe you have enemies around every corner but it isn’t true. You may have rubbed a few people the wrong way recently but that’s par for the course for a Sag.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

Generally speaking you could not care less what other people think about what you are doing but for some reason it now seems important to get their approval. Don’t go begging for it though. You’re still the boss, so let them come to you!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You need to be careful when dealing with someone in a position of power, not least because they are beginning to suspect you may have your sights on their job! It’s good that you are so ambitious but try not to make it too obvious.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

Some people appear to believe that the world is full of doom and gloom but you know the world is what you choose to make of it, so resolve to have fun today and, if others insist on being miserable, keep them at arm’s length.


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