French protests draw 500,000; protester loses hand in Saint-Étienne

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More than 500,000 people joined protests across France on Saturday, according to the CGT union, while one demonstrator lost a hand after police threw a grenade in Saint-Étienne. The CGT reported 1,750 demonstrations nationwide and called on the government to end repression and address social demands. The injured protester is the second such case this month after a teenager lost a hand in Lens. Protesters set fires and damaged buildings in several cities, with clashes in Paris and at least 166 arrests. The demonstrations, linked to student actions and cost-of-living grievances, have drawn comparisons to the 2018 "yellow vests" movement.


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