Macron condemns 'shocking' violence and looting across France, orders security review

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Sunday the "shocking" scenes of violence and looting that marred cost-of-living protests across France, calling the perpetrators "dissenters" and expressing national anger and shame in a televised address. Macron ordered an immediate review into potential security failings and police intelligence gathering before the unrest, which left one person dead and 500 police officers injured. He also empowered prefects and mayors to ban certain gatherings where necessary. The president announced he would convene students, teachers, lawmakers, trade union leaders and business representatives this week to formulate "concrete proposals" to address the crisis, as his final six months in office face mounting political, fiscal and social pressures.