Over 1,700 arrested in latest 'yellow vest' protests in France
More than 1,700 people were arrested across France during the latest 'yellow vest' protests over rising costs of living in the country as demonstrators clashed with riot police. A total 1,220 of the 1,723 detained were ordered held in custody, the interior ministry said. Around 136,000 people took part in Saturday's protests across France, the ministry added.