Not sure why some people think "the media" is burying the news. I see them.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-46499996

https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/france-steps-up-yellow-vest-protest-crackdown/10599076

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/politics/2018/12/08/who-are-frances-yellow-vest-protesters-orig-vstan-me.afp-m6-reuters