France Unrest: Nationwide Protests Turn Violent, Looting and Arson Reported
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Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets across France to protest against the rising cost of living, leading to violent clashes with police, looting, arson, and damage to public buildings. The protests, which started peacefully, turned chaotic as demonstrators threw Molotov cocktails, smoke bombs, and cobblestones at police, who responded with tear gas and batons. Over 1,800 people were arrested, and more than 500 police officers, gendarmes, and firefighters were injured. The protests, which included students, workers, retirees, and activists, echoed demands from the 2018-2019 Yellow Vests movement.
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