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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow mass protests across France on Saturday
Mass demonstrations took place across France on Saturday, with the Interior Ministry reporting 410,000 marchers, including 110,000 in Paris, while unions claimed 800,000. Clashes and tear gas were reported in Paris, Lyon, Rennes, Nantes and Bordeaux, and almost 1,000 people were arrested. Officials have so far avoided a repeat of the previous weekend's rioting and looting, with 70,000 security forces deployed. Police also clashed with protesters in Italy and Spain over living costs.
- The Interior Ministry reported 410,000 demonstrators on Saturday; unions claimed 800,000.
- Almost 1,000 arrests were reported, up from 135 earlier in the day.
- Authorities had banned gatherings in some cities and extended curfews in parts of Paris.
- France's 10-year bond yield rose above 5% for the first time since 2002, with a Moody's downgrade widely expected.
Updated 25 Oct 2026, 02:09 UTC · Written by Claude from the reports on this page and on the map. Check the linked sources for full details.