France protests leave 500 police injured and 1,800 arrested
Violent protests in France have left over 500 police officers injured and 1,800 people arrested, with government buildings set on fire and one protester killed. The unrest began as demonstrations over the cost of living and public services. A protester died north of Paris from cardiac arrest, while a 143-year-old town hall in Limoges was burned and buildings in Marseille and Lyon were damaged. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will meet with mayors, and President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on television. The protests stem from student-led actions against education cuts, rising costs, and alleged government inaction, with about 550,000 people participating nationwide. Police tactics have drawn criticism after a 14-year-old boy's jaw was fractured and a girl was choked with a tie.