Thousands of people took part in a silent march for bus driver Philippe Monguillot, 59, in Bayonne France who was declared brain dead after an attack by passengers who refused to wear face masks. He later died in hospital.
The driver’s family organised the homage march from the bus stop where the assault took place. Monguillot’s colleagues used their right to refuse to work in the aftermath of the attack but will resume work on Monday under reinforced security, the local operator said
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France is a republic and the largest Western European nation. Through expansion and colonisation in the 17th and 18th centuries France became a great power and still retains territories around the world. It has a seat on the UN security council and is the world’s fourth most wealthy country with a high standard of living and strong cultural identity.
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