New Delhi, Oct. 18 -- France has witnessed a fresh wave of protests, with students, teachers, trade unions and activists linked to the Yellow Vest movement taking to the streets over rising living costs, pressure on public services and broader economic grievances.

Demonstrations across several cities turned violent, with reports of looting, arson and clashes between protesters and police.

While hundreds of thousands of people reportedly joined marches across the country, violent groups targeted public buildings, damaged property and looted shops, including luxury boutiques and supermarkets, according to reports by AFP and The Associated Press.

The unrest has revived questions about whether France is seeing a resurgence of the anger tha...