France protests over living costs turn violent; 270 arrested

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More than 270 people were arrested across France on Saturday as protests over rising living costs turned violent, with cars torched, shops looted, and police using tear gas and water cannons. The interior ministry reported violent incidents nationwide, including assaults on officers and damage to public buildings. Demonstrations revived the "yellow vest" movement, with anger over spiking gasoline, energy, and food prices, and criticism of policies favoring the wealthy. The unrest followed weeks of student-led school blockades, backed by unions and far-left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez suspended a police stun grenade after a 15-year-old lost a hand.


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