About 320,000 people demonstrated across France on Saturday over the cost of living and school conditions, the Interior Ministry said, including 70,000 in Paris. Clashes were reported in several cities; police fired tear gas in Paris and Lyon late in the afternoon, while fires burned in Marseille streets.
WHO:
Demonstrators across France; the French Interior Ministry reported the nationwide turnout.
WHAT:
About 320,000 people demonstrated across France, with clashes reported in several cities.
WHEN:
Oct 31, 2026
WHERE:
France
WHY:
Demonstrators were protesting the rising cost of living and conditions in schools.
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