Violent clashes erupted across France as protests against rising living costs and declining public services intensified, resulting in over 1,200 arrests and widespread property damage. Thousands joined demonstrations with police struggling to contain unrest.

Riots broke out across major French cities on Saturday night as unrest spread beyond the capital, with government buildings torched and more than 1,000 people detained by police.

Tens of thousands of people are expected to protest across France on Saturday, as students, trade unionists and remnants of the Yellow Vest movement join forces to demonstrate against high prices and the country's fraying social model.

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France faces nationwide student protests that are destabilizing the government and influencing the presidential election campaign.

Demonstrations began in mid-September at schools and have expanded, tapping into wider grievances.