France to deploy 70,000 police across country on Saturday to prevent unrest
France will station 70,000 police officers nationwide on Saturday to curb potential unrest linked to recent cost‑of‑living protests. The decision follows a surge of street violence on the outskirts of major cities last weekend. Authorities aim to prevent further clashes and maintain public order amid growing social tensions, deploying units from the National Gendarmerie and local forces as part of a broader strategy.