Police arrested hundreds of people as violent clashes broke out during protests across France over rising living costs, with disturbances reported in Paris and other cities. According to the report, officers moved to control crowds after the demonstrations turned violent, deploying tear gas and water cannon in Paris and elsewhere. The protests drew very large crowds, and the disorder led to mass arrests as clashes escalated in public areas. The latest status is that hundreds have been arrested in connection with the violence during the demonstrations.