. In France, protests against rising inflation, cuts to public services and economic inequality have intensified. The protests, which have been going on for some time, took an even more violent on Saturday.

The French government has deployed 70,000 police and security personnel across the country to control the protests. According to the international media , there were clashes between protesters and police in various cities, including the capital Paris.

In some cities, police have used tear gas and water cannons. French President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies have been protested by demonstrators demanding curbs in the cost of living and a halt to cuts to public services.

More than 20 metro stations and major cultural venues in Paris have been closed for security reasons. Leftist leaders Jean-Luc Melanso have warned that if the government does not address the demands of the people, the demonstrations could repeat every week.