France Deploys 70,000 Officers Amid Nationwide Riots

Up to 70,000 police officers were deployed across France to combat widespread riots, with a significant presence in Paris. On Saturday, thousands of officers in riot gear descended on the capital to monitor the nation's only sanctioned protest. The officers, equipped with helmets and shields, walked through the city as protesters directed obscenities at them. The situation reflects ongoing unrest and security measures taken by the French government to maintain order amidst the disturbances.