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France is counting the cost of some of its worst unrest in years at the weekend over the cost of living and under-funded public services. Here is the latest:

On Saturday, more than half a million took to the streets across France - but the protests turned to violence, with buildings burned and shops looted.

At least 1,800 people were arrested after violent groups clashed with law enforcement during nationwide protests over rising living costs and poor school conditions.

France is facing internal unrest as protests highlight its economic challenges. Students have led mostly peaceful blockades, but these have evolved into broader social upheaval over issues like the high cost of living.

In France and beyond there is widespread disagreement over what led to some of the worst unrest seen in French cities in modern history.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday some areas would remain under curfew after a weekend of violent rioting.

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Paris streets littered with burned cars and shattered storefronts as police report 1,800 arrests nationwide following violent clashes over living costs.