Fresh clashes erupted in Paris as police fired tear gas and charged at demonstrators following a major protest against the rising cost of living and government policies. According to French authorities, around 320,000 people took part in demonstrations across the country, with Paris emerging as one of the main flashpoints. While much of the march was peaceful, tensions escalated towards the end as protesters launched fireworks and police moved in to disperse crowds. Scenes of smoke, flares and confrontations unfolded on the streets of the French capital, while similar tensions were reported in Lyon and Marseille.