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France protests live: 135 arrested as marches held under tight security
Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.
France braces for a second wave of protests after worst riots in years
Published On 24 Oct 2026
- France has deployed tens of thousands of police officers for new protests over school funding and rising living costs, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez saying 135 people had been arrested nationwide.
- In Paris, authorities have restricted the main march to the capital’s southeastern edge, keeping it away from the city centre.