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France: Farmers’ Protests Against Mercosur Expand Across Country, Motorway Blockages Continue

Thousands of European farmers are gathering in Brussels today, December 18, to protest the EU-Mercosur trade deal during a high-stakes European Council summit. In France, the unrest has escalated with motorways being blocked and protests expanding toward major ski resort access routes just ahead of tomorrow's scheduled vote on the agreement. This surge in mobilization follows a massive day of action yesterday, which saw over 3,600 farmers participate in at least 80 separate demonstrations across the country.

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France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures 2

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

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France: Wildfires Erupt in Aude, Trigger Evacuations and Motorway Closures

Wildfires broke out near the A61 and A9 motorways in Aude, southern France, on Sunday, June 29, burning around 400 hectares. Over 500 firefighters and aerial units were deployed. Evacuations included a campsite and the Fontfroide Abbey. Parts of the highways were closed for safety. Officials say a poorly extinguished barbecue in a car trailer sparked the fires, as France faces an intense heatwave and high fire risk.

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Netherlands: Severe Flooding Hits Eastern Twente Region After Heavy Rainfall

The Twente region in eastern Netherlands was struck by heavy rainfall on Sunday, July 21. In Enschede, a lot of rain fell in a relatively short time flooding streets, basements and tunnels. The A1 and A35 motorways were closed due to flooding.

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Reserve Lane For Paris 2024 Olympic Games On The A1

Traffic sign indicating the reserved lane for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the A1 motorway near Paris, France, on July 3, 2024. 185 km of lanes around Paris, on the ring road and motorways, will be reserved for accredited vehicles to transport those involved (athletes, journalists, taxis, but also emergency vehicles) in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 15 July to 19 September. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Reserve Lane For Paris 2024 Olympic Games On The A1

Traffic sign indicating the reserved lane for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the A1 motorway near Paris, France, on July 3, 2024. 185 km of lanes around Paris, on the ring road and motorways, will be reserved for accredited vehicles to transport those involved (athletes, journalists, taxis, but also emergency vehicles) in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 15 July to 19 September. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Reserve Lane For Paris 2024 Olympic Games On The A1

Traffic sign indicating the reserved lane for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the A1 motorway near Paris, France, on July 3, 2024. 185 km of lanes around Paris, on the ring road and motorways, will be reserved for accredited vehicles to transport those involved (athletes, journalists, taxis, but also emergency vehicles) in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 15 July to 19 September. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Reserve Lane For Paris 2024 Olympic Games On The A1

Traffic sign indicating the reserved lane for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the A1 motorway near Paris, France, on July 3, 2024. 185 km of lanes around Paris, on the ring road and motorways, will be reserved for accredited vehicles to transport those involved (athletes, journalists, taxis, but also emergency vehicles) in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 15 July to 19 September. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Reserve Lane For Paris 2024 Olympic Games On The A1

Traffic sign indicating the reserved lane for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on the A1 motorway near Paris, France, on July 3, 2024. 185 km of lanes around Paris, on the ring road and motorways, will be reserved for accredited vehicles to transport those involved (athletes, journalists, taxis, but also emergency vehicles) in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games from 15 July to 19 September. Photo by Eliot Blondet/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Priority Vehicles Test Sign Indicating The Lane Reserved

Illustration of a test sign indicating the lane reserved for priority vehicles during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Paris ring road, Paris, France, 23 April 2024. During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, lanes will be reserved for accredited vehicles on the northern ring road and on the A1, A4, A12 and A13 motorways. Illuminated signs with messages will inform motorists using these lanes. Photo by JMP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Priority Vehicles Test Sign Indicating The Lane Reserved

Illustration of a test sign indicating the lane reserved for priority vehicles during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Paris ring road, Paris, France, 23 April 2024. During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, lanes will be reserved for accredited vehicles on the northern ring road and on the A1, A4, A12 and A13 motorways. Illuminated signs with messages will inform motorists using these lanes. Photo by JMP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Paris 2024 - Priority Vehicles Test Sign Indicating The Lane Reserved

Illustration of a test sign indicating the lane reserved for priority vehicles during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the Paris ring road, Paris, France, 23 April 2024. During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, lanes will be reserved for accredited vehicles on the northern ring road and on the A1, A4, A12 and A13 motorways. Illuminated signs with messages will inform motorists using these lanes. Photo by JMP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240131) -- BEIJING, Jan. 31, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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FRANCE-LONGVILLIERS-FARMERS-PROTEST

(240129) -- LONGVILLIERS (FRANCE), Jan. 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- French farmers block a highway with their tractors during a protest in Longvilliers, near Paris, France, on Jan. 29, 2024. French farmers blocked motorways around Paris on Monday afternoon as they continued protesting against rising prices, red tape and "unfair competition" from other countries. (Photo by Aurelien Morissard/Xinhua)

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Farmers Protest - Fresnes les Montauban

Blocking of the toll station of the A1 and A26 motorways by angry farmers, in Fresnes les Montauban, France, January 26, 2024. Demonstration of farmers for the future of French agriculture. They are calling in particular for immediate aid and a reduction in environmental constraints. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Northern France

Snowfall in the Hauts de France region, snowy episode and triggering of the orange ice snow alert. Traffic on the snowy roadway on the junction of the A21 and A1 motorways, light trails from car headlights. Henin Beaumont, France on January 17, 2024. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Northern France

Snowfall in the Hauts de France region, snowy episode and triggering of the orange ice snow alert. Traffic on the snowy roadway on the junction of the A21 and A1 motorways, light trails from car headlights. Henin Beaumont, France on January 17, 2024. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Snowfall In Northern France

Snowfall in the Hauts de France region, snowy episode and triggering of the orange ice snow alert. Traffic on the snowy roadway on the junction of the A21 and A1 motorways, light trails from car headlights. Henin Beaumont, France on January 17, 2024. Photo by Blanquart C/ANDBZ/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traffic accident kills 6 in Istanbul, Türkiye

STORY: Traffic accident kills 6 in Istanbul, Türkiye DATELINE: March 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:11 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of video record of the accident STORYLINE: Six people died Monday when a semi-trailer truck crashed into two automobiles in Istanbul, Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul governor's office announced in a statement. The accident occurred at 3:30 p.m. local time (1230 GMT) on the Trans-European Motorways in the Silivri district on the European side of the city, according to the statement. Three more people were injured and rushed to nearby hospitals. Gendarmerie units, firefighters, emergency medical units, as well as emergency and disaster response teams have been dispatched to the area. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Istanbul, Türkiye. (XHTV)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-WEATHER-FOG

(221220) -- LAHORE, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles move on a road amid fog in Lahore, Pakistan on Dec. 19, 2022. The dense fog prevailed in parts of Punjab on Monday, restricting traffic on regional and national highways and motorways, local media reported. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-WEATHER-FOG

(221220) -- LAHORE, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A train operates amid fog in Lahore, Pakistan on Dec. 19, 2022. The dense fog prevailed in parts of Punjab on Monday, restricting traffic on regional and national highways and motorways, local media reported. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-WEATHER-FOG

(221220) -- LAHORE, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Vehicles move on a road amid fog in Lahore, Pakistan on Dec. 19, 2022. The dense fog prevailed in parts of Punjab on Monday, restricting traffic on regional and national highways and motorways, local media reported. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua)

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PAKISTAN-LAHORE-WEATHER-FOG

(221220) -- LAHORE, Dec. 20, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People cross railway tracks amid fog in Lahore, Pakistan on Dec. 19, 2022. The dense fog prevailed in parts of Punjab on Monday, restricting traffic on regional and national highways and motorways, local media reported. (Photo by Sajjad/Xinhua)

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ROADGAMES

ROADGAMES JAMIE LEE CURTIS Date: 1981

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electronic tag, Kapsch,Electronic Toll System (ETC)

***FILE PHOTO*** Kapsch electronic tag for passenger car driving on Czech motorway. Electronic Toll System (ETC)is used for collecting tolls for using motorways and roads electronically. (CTK Photo/Josef Horazny)

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electronic tag, Kapsch,Electronic Toll System (ETC)

***FILE PHOTO*** Kapsch electronic tag for passenger car driving on Czech motorway. Electronic Toll System (ETC)is used for collecting tolls for using motorways and roads electronically. (CTK Photo/Josef Horazny)