Protests erupt across France against rising living costs and in support of students — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protests-erupt-across-france-against-rising-living-costs-and-in-support-of-studentsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Nationwide Protests Hit France Over Living Costs and Education Fundinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protests-erupt-across-france-against-rising-living-costs-and-in-support-of-studentshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/protests-erupt-across-france-against-rising-living-costs-and-in-support-of-students#u142092Wed, 21 Oct 2026 05:07:05 +0000Approximately 500,000 people protested across France over the weekend to oppose rising living costs and support high school students seeking better education funding. The demonstrations turned violent in several major cities, resulting in looting, arson, and clashes with law enforcement. Police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse crowds, particularly in Paris at the Place de la République. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported a growing number of violent incidents, including assaults on police and damage to public buildings, leaving the country to face a reckoning regarding publ