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More than 290 arrested in France as weekend protests turn violent

Over 290 arrests occurred across France on Saturday during mass protests against the rising cost of living and school conditions, with violent clashes reported in multiple cities including Marseille, Rennes and Toulouse; police used tear gas and drones to manage demonstrators described as including 'radical elements' attempting vandalism and looting.

Why it matters. The protests reflect widespread public discontent over economic conditions and education policy, with significant security deployment and arrests indicating potential for continued unrest and broader social instability in France.

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