Protests Sweep France, Spain; Mobs Loot Shops, Clash With Police

Times of India · world

Violent anti-establishment protests erupted across France and Spain on Saturday, leading to widespread looting and clashes with police. In Barcelona, hooded demonstrators vandalized shops and set fires, resulting in 100 arrests, with a quarter of those being minors. French authorities made nearly 1,000 arrests during demonstrations against the cost of living and school funding, where masked protesters threw objects at police. Over 410,000 people participated nationwide in France, with security forces deployed to manage the unrest.