French police disperse cost-of-living protests in Paris; 166 arrested

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French police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters at Place de la République in Paris during a cost-of-living demonstration, with at least 166 arrests reported nationwide. The march drew at least 15,000 people, including students, unions, farmers, and "yellow vests," amid fears of uncontrolled actions in major cities. President Emmanuel Macron had appealed for calm on Friday. The protest follows weeks of student unrest and recalls the 2018-2019 yellow vest movement against fuel tax hikes, with tensions remaining high outside the capital.


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