France detains nearly 1,000 as 410,000 protest over costs and education

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Nearly 1,000 people were detained during largely peaceful protests across France on Saturday, with over 410,000 demonstrators participating, according to the Interior Ministry. The protests focused on education investment, youth opportunities, and living costs. Around 110,000 protesters gathered in Paris, matching last weekend's numbers, while detentions rose from 385 to nearly 1,000. Police used tear gas and water cannons in Paris, with limited damage and looting reported in some cities, though no targeted attacks on public buildings occurred. Security forces mobilized 70,000 officers with specialized units nationwide. Far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon warned of a general strike on November 5 if President Macron fails to respond, while related protests also occurred in Italy and Albania.


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