French protests spiral as police admit losing control in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted police "lost control" in some cities over the weekend as violent protests erupted, prompting President Emmanuel Macron to call for a review of the police response. Nuñez cited a "lack of anticipation" and insufficient policing as hundreds of thousands demonstrated against underfunded public services and rising living costs. He offered his resignation, which Macron refused, instead demanding transparency over planning failures and an end to looting. Around 550,000 people marched Saturday, with over 2,000 arrested and 600 police injured. Riots spread from Paris to Marseille and Lyon, damaging buildings, while the government extended curfew powers and pledged funds for affected shops.