The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards.

The protests in France began last ‌month at high schools in Paris' poor northern suburbs, where anger over teacher shortages and shabby facilities evolved into a broader movement focused on inequality, public spending and living standards.

Tens of thousands protested across France as clashes, fires and vandalism erupted. The unrest highlighted mounting anger over living costs, public services and police tactics.

Protesters say low wages are failing to keep pace with housing costs and the rising cost of living. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Tensions have erupted in Paris and other major French cities during protests against rising living costs and student grievances.

Demonstrations erupted nationwide in France on Saturday over rising living costs and to support high school students' grievances.

French protesters stage nationwide demonstrations over rising prices, inequality and police violence concerns. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In Paris, tens of thousands marched across the east and north of the city, some shouting “Everyone hates the police” and “Macron, resign”.

Students, farmers and the Yellow Jacket movement are taking to the street, calling for a “convergence of struggles.”

A car and a newspaper kiosk were set on fire in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent groups of protesters, while similar tensions erupted in other big cities on the frin