French Police Fire Tear Gas at Lyon Protesters as New Demonstrations Spread

French police fired tear gas to disperse protesters in Lyon as a new wave of demonstrations begins across France, with 70,000 officers deployed amid fears of renewed violence. According to AFP, security forces used tear gas against about 150 demonstrators gathered in a prohibited protest zone near a university building and police station. The intervention followed attempts to block roads over rising living costs. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said the heavy deployment would prevent violence and looting, while banning some protests and allowing others with conditions. Authorities also maintained curfews in sensitive areas, with broader demands now including school conditions and cost-of-living concerns.