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Violent clashes and over 1,200 arrests in France protests
Over 500,000 people took to the streets across France in cost of living and school funding protests that turned violent. Clashes with police, looting, and arson resulted in more than 1,200 arrests. Major incidents included historic buildings catching fire, such as the town hall in Limoges and the tourist office in Lyon, alongside widespread property damage and injuries to 150 police officers.