500,000 Protest in France as Demonstrations Turn Violent

More than 500,000 people protested across France over the weekend against rising living costs, with the demonstrations turning violent in several cities. The unrest included arson attacks on public buildings and clashes with police. Protesters set fire to the city hall in Limoges, gutting the 19th-century building, and burned Lyon's tourist office. Supermarkets were looted, and police faced attacks, prompting tear gas responses. One protester died of a heart attack, and another lost a hand. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, blaming "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups" and criminals. The protests began last month with Paris high school students demanding better school conditions, then expanded into a nationwide movement.