France: Mass protests over living costs, nearly 1,000 detained

Hundreds of thousands protested across French cities against rising living costs and inequality; clashes with police occurred but were less violent than the prior weekend. Nearly 1,000 arrests were reported, with authorities indicating the number may rise. The sustained protest wave signals persistent social unrest, though reduced violence suggests some de-escalation.

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