French Store Worker in Nice Hailed as Hero for Confronting Rioters

A French video game store worker in Nice is being hailed as a hero after confronting rioters attempting to loot his shop, an encounter captured on viral video. Pierre, a sales assistant at the Micromania chain, stood in front of his store to block the mob, which pelted him with rocks before one kicked him to the ground. He later said the act was "stupid" but that he acted on instinct, and looters ultimately robbed the store. The incident occurred amid nationwide unrest that has prompted government curfews. Pierre received dozens of supportive messages, while President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism for leaving for a Gulf summit during the crisis.