Paris police have arrested 855 people after violent clashes during a protest against rising living costs. The protest on Saturday drew about 110,000 people in the French capital. Authorities said masked groups targeted public buildings, including city halls. Around 550,000 people protested across France, with organizers claiming 800,000. One person died of a heart attack, and several officers and firefighters were injured. Looting and damage were reported in Paris. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu blamed “radical far-left groups” for the violence. Mayors of major cities have requested a meeting with the prime minister due to the damage.
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