https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-deploys-70-000-police-to-try-to-contain-nationwide-protestsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-deploys-70-000-police-to-try-to-contain-nationwide-protestshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/france-deploys-70-000-police-to-try-to-contain-nationwide-protests#u158551Tue, 27 Oct 2026 15:36:31 +0000French authorities deployed 70,000 police officers across the country to contain nationwide demonstrations and prevent fresh unrest. Tens of thousands of people marched peacefully through the French capital to denounce high costs, while scattered confrontations occurred in several cities. The heavy security posture followed severe riots a week earlier, with Saturday's unrest appearing markedly less severe despite ongoing discontent. Paris authorities shut down museums and implemented heavy security measures to batten down against potential violence, leaving the city offering a lonely welc