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, threaten to obstruct transport and other services. The protests come as Sébastien Lecornu is set to take the reins as France’s new prime minister amid a gridlocked National Assembly. Follow our live coverage of the day’s events as they unfold.