French protests erupt in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille; 272 arrested

Police used tear gas in Paris' Place de la République during protests, with clashes also reported in Lyon and Marseille. A total of 272 arrests were made nationwide. An unauthorized march toward the Élysée Palace was dispersed less than 500 meters away. In Lyon, a fire broke out at a tourist office, while Marseille saw damage to shops and a municipal police station. One man was injured in the head during the Paris clashes. In Marseille, masked protesters stormed the city hall's atrium, throwing a Marianne bust and vandalizing walls. A young adult suffered severe hand injuries from a grenade. Authorities conducted 589 preventive checks, including 21 arrests during a dawn blockade of CNews offices.