French Protesters Set Tourist Office Ablaze in Lyon

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Violent protests erupted across France on Saturday, with demonstrators setting fire to a tourist office in Lyon and storming city hall in Marseille. Over 100 people have been arrested in Paris. The nationwide demonstrations unite unions, farmers, teachers, firefighters, students, and rioters against rising living costs. Roads have been blocked, garbage bins set ablaze, and a police station attacked in Marseille, where protesters barricaded themselves inside the municipal building. Police have used tear gas against protesters, and a sanctioned march is scheduled for 2 PM from Place de la République in Paris. Authorities report over 500 checks conducted in the capital alongside the arrests.


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