Superhero cosplayers join 410,000 protesters across France
Nearly 410,000 people protested across France against rising living costs and education funding cuts, with police deploying water cannons and tear gas in Paris and around 1,000 arrests reported. Demonstrators dressed as superheroes like Black Panther, Captain America, and Spider-Man joined the rallies, performing stunts and raising slogans to boost crowd morale while security forces barricaded the areas. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez offered to resign over unrest, but President Emmanuel Macron rejected it to maintain command. Macron blamed ultra-left groups for provoking clashes with projectiles and fireworks. Police seized weapons including metal balls and a katana, while similar protests occurred in Italy, Albania, Spain, and Portugal.