Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France

Hundreds of thousands of people protested across France over inequality and living costs, with an estimated 410,000 participants according to CNBC. The BBC reported that nearly 1,000 people were arrested as clashes occurred in several cities during the second consecutive weekend of demonstrations. According to the BBC, officials prevented a repeat of the previous weekend's rioting and looting.

• BBC — Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
• CNN — France sees another weekend of mass protests as thousands rally across Europe
• CNN — France sees another weekend of mass protests, with nearly 1,000 detained
• CNBC — In pictures: Initially peaceful protests across France over inequality again descend into violence

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