French Police Arrest Over 1,000 Amid Nationwide Protests and Clashes

Nationwide protests in France on Saturday led to the arrest of nearly 1,000 people as demonstrators clashed with police in several cities. Authorities deployed a significant security presence, including 70,000 officers, helicopters, and armored vehicles, to prevent a repeat of last week's violence and looting. The demonstrations, fueled by anger over rising living costs and education conditions, saw confrontations between "ultra-left" groups and law enforcement.