Interior ministry says 410,000 protesters across France as organisers claim 'nearly 800,000' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/interior-ministry-says-410-000-protesters-across-france-as-organisers-claim-nearly-800-000Continuously updated, source-cited coverage. France protests: 410,000 march nationwide, organisers claim nearly 800,000https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/interior-ministry-says-410-000-protesters-across-france-as-organisers-claim-nearly-800-000https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/interior-ministry-says-410-000-protesters-across-france-as-organisers-claim-nearly-800-000#u160657Thu, 29 Oct 2026 03:12:35 +0000Protests over cost of living and public services took place across France, with the interior ministry reporting 410,000 participants and organisers claiming nearly 800,000. Clashes broke out in Paris as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse demonstrators. The protests come amid high tensions and a heavy police presence, with nearly 1,000 people arrested on the sidelines of Saturday's protests.Why it mattersThe protests in France are part of a larger movement against the government's economic policies and rising cost of living. The country has seen widespread demonstratio