France protests escalate: Clashes, vandalism, and tear gas across major cities

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Violent clashes between protesters and police erupted across France on Saturday, with vandalism and destruction reported in major cities as nationwide demonstrations peaked. Nearly 300 arrests have been made. The protests, organized mainly by students, also include "Yellow Vest" groups and are supported by the CGT union. The interior ministry reported 272 arrests, with 20,000 protesters in Lyon and Nantes, and 10,000 in Rennes, as police used tear gas and water cannons. A protester lost a hand from a police grenade, according to a police source. Demonstrators briefly entered Marseille's city hall and Lille's town hall, while Lyon's tourism office was set on fire.


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