French police clash with some protesters again as demonstrations continue in nation's cities
Updated on: October 31, 2026 / 9:03 PM EDT / CBS/AFP
TL;DR
- Thousands marched across France protesting high living costs and police violence.
- Clashes between protesters and police, including tear gas deployment, occurred in Marseille and Lyon.
- Over 560 arrests were made nationwide.
- Shopkeepers boarded up businesses in anticipation of potential unrest.
- The protests are occurring before upcoming presidential elections, with the movement expanding its demands to include civil liberties.