France vows crackdown after protests turn violent in Paris, Marseille, and Limoges
France is considering a state of emergency and local curfews after weekend anti-government protests turned violent, with thousands arrested and historic buildings damaged. Officials blame an "ultra-left movement" for orchestrating the unrest. Nearly 2,500 people were arrested as protests over school conditions and the cost of living escalated into riots in cities like Paris, Marseille, and Limoges, where a 19th-century town hall burned down. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu vowed to restore order and protect the April presidential election. President Emmanuel Macron said those seeking to "bring down the republic" will be held accountable. The Yellow Vests movement has called for more protests, while President Trump claimed without evidence that migrants were behind the violence.