French police arrest 855 people in Paris as protests, violence erupt across country

French police arrested a record 855 people in Paris on Saturday amid nationwide protests against rising living costs and in support of high school students' grievances. The demonstrations saw cars set on fire, shops looted, and clashes with police using tear gas and water cannons. Incidents included the burning of a kiosk, looting of several shops, and damage to a municipal police station in Marseille. The city hall in Limoges was also reportedly set on fire and its roof largely collapsed. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu stated that France would not be "intimidated" by the violence.