French protests draw 410,000 as police use tear gas in multiple cities

On Saturday, 410,000 people demonstrated across France, including 110,000 in Paris, focusing on purchasing power and public services, according to the Interior Ministry. Police fired tear gas amid clashes in several cities. The turnout was lower than last week's 550,000, though organizers claimed 800,000 participants nationwide, with 250,000 in Paris. Clashes occurred in Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice, and Marseille. The protests mark continued social unrest over economic pressures, with authorities and unions reporting significantly different attendance figures for the authorized rallies.