First clashes recorded during the protests in France

Protests in France saw initial clashes, particularly in Lyon, where police used tear gas against demonstrators. Other cities, including Paris, experienced calmer protests. Authorities intervened in Nice to disperse crowds using water cannons. The protests, part of ongoing demonstrations against rising living costs, prompted significant security measures, with 70,000 officers deployed nationwide. By early afternoon, 136 public order incidents were reported, resulting in 135 arrests, a decrease from the previous week.