Clashes and fires break out as protesters rally across France

Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent protesters who joined nationwide demonstrations against rising living costs in Paris on Saturday. People wearing hoods and masks and throwing fireworks, paving stones and other objects at officers in the city center. Police made at least 272 arrests across the country. Demonstrators expressed widespread frustration and anger at the government as energy and food prices have spiked in recent months. Watch more on Independent TV: https://tinyurl.com/yc7ukx9n The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent Find us on social: TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@independent Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/the.independent/ X (Twitter) / https://twitter.com/Independent Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/TheIndependentOnline Download the iOS & Android app: https://tinyurl.com/2s3ts5dh Sign up to our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2bmw565x Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust: https://www.independent.co.uk/donations