🚨 BREAKING: At least 1,200 people were arrested as 550,000 took to the streets over the rising cost of living and conditions in schools, per BBC.

Limoges' historic town hall was "largely lost" to a massive blaze, while Lyon's tourist office was also set on fire as violent protests swept across France.

Violent clashes erupted in Paris and other cities, with riot police deploying tear gas and water cannons as vehicles and buildings were set ablaze.

French authorities reported at least 150 police officers injured, alongside widespread looting and vandalism.