France braces for mass protests, 70k security deployed, drones debut

French authorities expect 100k-150k protesters in Paris amid nationwide marches, with 70,000 security forces mobilized and drones used for the first time to monitor crowds. The deployment signals heightened concern over potential Halloween-themed vandalism, though the scale and composition of protests remain uncertain. This marks an escalation in security posture compared to previous demonstrations.

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