Hundreds of thousands marched across France for a third weekend over living costs and education
Hundreds of thousands marched across France for a third consecutive weekend of protests over living costs and education, with clashes and tear gas reported in Paris and elsewhere. Reports on arrests differed: ABC News (Australia) said French authorities arrested more than 560 people, while NewsCord reported at least 290 protesters arrested. Youth-led rallies also took place in Germany and Portugal.
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On Saturday, crowds numbering in the hundreds of thousands filled streets across France for a third straight weekend, protesting living costs and education; largely peaceful rallies later gave way to clashes. ABC News (Australia) reported more than 560 arrests, while NewsCord reported at least 290; the outlets gave different arrest totals. NewsCord reported that more than 320,000 people took part nationwide and that police estimated about 70,000 demonstrated in Paris. ABC said the protests were inspired by frustrated high school students. In Paris, a march continued for hours along avenues on the city's edge before clashes erupted at its end. Some protesters threw glass bottles and fireworks at police, who responded with stun grenades and tear gas. Small groups set scattered fires. NewsCord also reported that police fired tear gas in Lyon.
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ABC News reports large nationwide demonstrations over living costs and education, with clashes in Paris and other cities. NewsCord also summarizes the same demonstrations and clashes, while CBC News describes preparations before the rallies and the other results focus mainly on Germany.