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Oct 25, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Nearly 1,000 arrested at protests across France
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Hundreds of thousands marched across France on Saturday over the rising cost of living, economic inequality and limited resources for essential services, including schools. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said nearly 1,000 people were arrested. Demonstrations were largely peaceful, though Paris marches ended with a heavy security response; police numbers were increased to prevent a repeat of violence the previous week.
WHO: Protesters across France; Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said nearly 1,000 people were arrested.
WHAT: Hundreds of thousands protested across France, and nearly 1,000 people were arrested, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.
WHEN: Oct 24, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: Protesters were demonstrating over the rising cost of living, economic inequality and limited government resources for essential services, including schools.
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