France protests live: 135 arrested as marches held under tight security

France has deployed tens of thousands of police officers for new protests over school funding and rising living costs, with Interior Minister Laurent Nunez saying 135 people had been arrested nationwide. Authorities say they are determined to prevent another weekend of looting, burned cars and attacks on public buildings.

Paris restrictions

In Paris, authorities have restricted the main march to the capital's southeastern edge, keeping it away from the city center. The security measures reflect government concerns about potential escalation of the demonstrations.