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France Arrests Nearly 1,000 as Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent Across the Country

France Arrests Nearly 1,000 as Cost-of-Living Protests Turn Violent Across the Country

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French authorities arrested nearly 1,000 people as cost-of-living protests escalated into clashes with police across several cities, exposing growing public anger over economic pressures, restrictions on demonstrations and the government’s handling of unrest. The demonstrations took place on Saturday, following another wave of protests a week earlier that resulted in widespread vandalism, looting and hundreds […]

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Paris police arrest record 855 people after violent protests and widespread looting

Paris police arrest record 855 people after violent protests and widespread looting

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Paris authorities have reported a record 855 arrests following a day of violent protests, clashes with police and widespread looting that affected the French capital and several other cities across the country. Police confirmed the arrests on Sunday, while the Paris prosecutor’s office reported that more than 500 people remained in custody as investigations continued. […]

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