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France protests leave more than 1,800 arrested as unrest spreads

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Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years
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More than 1,800 people were arrested in France after Saturday protests over rising living costs and declining public services turned violent, alongside peaceful marches, clashes, fires and looting. The Guardian reports more than 1,800 arrests, while The Times of Israel reported 1,200 and Hindustan Times more than 1,000. The Guardian’s live report says the interior minister vowed the Republic would not yield and that protests had spread to Italy and Portugal, with clashes in Milan and an encampment in Lisbon; it also said President Emmanuel Macron planned a televised address. This follows earlier reports that tens of thousands marched nationwide in France on Saturday before some demonstrations turned violent.

This continues an earlier story: Tens of thousands march in France as protests turn violent

Later: France protests turn violent, with looting and a historic town hall fire · Half a million march in France as unrest brings at least 2,400 arrests · Fresh clashes erupt in Paris after protests leave one dead · France imposes partial curfews in northern cities as tensions persist in Paris after violent protests · France vows crackdown as anti-government protests turn violent · Macron expresses anger and shame as French protests lead to at least 2,400 arrests

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  1. South China Morning Post

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    The South China Morning Post reports that demonstrations over rising living costs and declining public services turned violent in French cities, with groups targeting public buildings, shops and police, and Limoges city hall set ablaze.

  2. RTÉ

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    RTÉ reports that Macron vowed to punish those responsible for vandalism during the protests.

  3. The Times of Israel

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    The Times of Israel reports that police used tear gas, water cannons and stun grenades after protesters shot fireworks at officers, broke into Marseille town hall and set buildings on fire.

  4. France 24

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    France 24 reports that police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities, and that two fires broke out in Place de la République.

  5. The Guardian

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    The Guardian reports more than 1,800 arrests after clashes, fires and looting, and says officials blamed the violence on the ultra-left.

  6. The Times of Israel

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    The Times of Israel reports that 1,200 people were arrested and 150 police officers injured, and says a teenage protester lost a hand after picking up a stun grenade.

  7. Hindustan Times

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    Hindustan Times reports that protests over rising living costs turned violent, with buildings set on fire, shops looted and more than 1,000 people arrested; it says petrol, energy and food prices had risen sharply in recent months.

  8. The Guardian

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    The Guardian’s live update reports that arrests remained above 1,800, the interior minister said the Republic would not yield, and protests had spread to Italy and Portugal, with clashes in Milan and an encampment in Lisbon; it also said Macron planned a televised address.

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