France Braces for Protests After a Week of Widespread Rioting

France is preparing for a day of protests, with hundreds of thousands of people expected to take part following a week of widespread rioting.

Preparations are under way to deploy more than 70,000 police officers as authorities brace for the demonstrations.

Restrictions are in place, but some protesters may defy them, adding uncertainty to how the day will unfold.

The anticipated turnout and the possibility of challenges to the restrictions have put the planned police deployment at the centre of preparations. The scale of participation and whether the protests remain peaceful are yet to be seen.