'Urgent shopping' amid chaos: 1,200 arrested as France stores looted, vandalised
Protests in France over the cost of living escalated into violence, resulting in 1,200 arrests and 150 police injuries. The interior ministry reported that between 550,000 and 800,000 people participated in the demonstrations, which saw looters vandalizing shops in Paris. The unrest raises concerns about public safety and the ongoing socio-economic tensions in the country.