Over 1,000 Arrested in France Amid Violent Protests and Clashes

At least 1,200 people were arrested across France on Saturday during demonstrations against education standards and living costs, drawing an estimated 550,000 participants.

Clashes with riot police in Paris and other cities saw buildings set on fire, including Limoges town hall where the roof partly collapsed, and 60 law enforcement officers injured.

The protests follow weeks of student demonstrations over secondary school facilities, with political leaders trading accusations over the escalation ahead of upcoming presidential elections.