- More than 100 people have been arrested at protests across France as around 70,000 police officers were deployed to prevent further rioting.
- Police used tear gas against demonstrators in Lyon and Nantes, while luxury shops and tourist attractions in Paris closed as a precaution.
- French President Emmanuel Macron held last-minute talks with high school unions, but student leaders called for continued action after emerging dissatisfied.
- Some shopkeepers in France armed themselves with weapons including shotguns and crowbars to protect their businesses from looting.
- The demonstrations initially began over school conditions but have spread into broader protests over rising living costs and public service strains.
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