France protests draw nearly 1,000 arrests in Paris, Marseille, and Lille

Protests across France on Saturday resulted in nearly 1,000 arrests, serious injuries, looting, and clashes with police in multiple cities, including Paris. The demonstrations drew between 410,000 and 800,000 people nationwide, with 70,000 police deployed. Clashes erupted in Paris, Marseille, and Lille, where police used tear gas and water cannons against groups throwing objects. Two people were seriously injured in Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand. In Lyon, 36 arrests and 22 injuries were reported, including 18 police officers. Clashes also occurred between rival political groups in Nice.