Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students

Nationwide protests across France against rising living costs, in support of student grievances, turned violent in several cities Saturday. Police used tear gas and water cannons in Paris and reported at least 272 arrests, with fires and damage in Lyon, Marseille and other cities. The protests revive the 2018 yellow vest movement and are backed by student groups and the CGT union. The article notes the unrest is influencing the presidential election campaign and that the interior minister suspended a stun grenade after a teenager lost a hand.