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Protests in France against rising living costs escalated into violence on Halloween night, resulting in over 500 arrests and injuries among police. Demonstrations, initially peaceful, turned chaotic in cities like Paris and Marseille, where shops were looted and a police officer was injured by a Molotov cocktail. The French Interior Ministry reported around 320,000 participants nationwide, with tensions rising as radical groups attempted to incite violence. Authorities deployed 70,000 police to maintain order, and further protests are anticipated as unions plan additional strikes. The unrest reflects widespread discontent over budget cuts and high living expenses.