Protests across France lead to 272 arrests over cost-of-living clashes.
They publishedBuildings torched as cost of living protests spread across France
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- Tens of thousands participated in demonstrations across multiple cities on Saturday.
- Protesters targeted buildings, including the Lyons tourism office, and clashed with police in Paris and Marseille.
- Marseille mayor Benoit Payan called the situation out of control and sought national intervention.
- Arrests reached at least 272 nationwide by afternoon due to unrest and vandalism.
- President Macron urged calm, emphasized the right to demonstrate, and condemned violence.
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topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
topics: Politics, Economy, Environment · language: eng
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