France: Protests against cost of living and austerity turn violent in Paris

Demonstrations against high living costs and education austerity escalated into clashes with police in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with tear gas deployed. The protests, initially peaceful, reflect growing social discontent over economic pressures and government spending cuts. The scale and duration of unrest remain uncertain, but the violence marks a notable escalation in public opposition to austerity measures.

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