France to deploy 70,000 police as it braces for fresh nationwide unrest over living costs and public services

France is preparing for a new wave of nationwide protests on Saturday, deploying a 70,000-strong police presence to contain potential unrest. The demonstrations are fueled by public anger over living costs and public services, following riots and looting two weeks prior that caused significant damage across French cities. The Interior Minister has vowed to prevent a repeat of the previous violence.