Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across France on Thursday, demanding action on rising living costs

Hundreds of thousands of protesters took to the streets across France on Thursday, demanding action on rising living costs, public services and education amid growing unrest over President Emmanuel Macron's leadership. Demonstrations in Paris, Lyon and Marseille drew large crowds as trade unions and student groups organized nationwide protests and public sector strikes. Police fired tear gas in Paris and deployed tear gas and water cannons in Lyon as some demonstrators clashed with officers.