France Deploys 70,000 Police as Nationwide Protests Resume

France saw another wave of large-scale protests on October 24, with citizens gathering nationwide to demand improvements in education and public services, expressing dissatisfaction with the government's response. Around 70,000 police officers were mobilized for the demonstrations, following riots that occurred across the country on October 17. In Paris, the protest route avoided central commercial areas, while in Lyon, police used tear gas to disperse crowds in restricted zones. Interior Minister Nunez reported no major incidents before the protests began, but 135 people were arrested nationwide for reasons including the seizure of prohibited equipment.