Macron condemns 'unbridled violence' as France faces worst urban unrest in years
French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the "unbridled violence" during cost-of-living protests, vowing an uncompromising response to agitators. Nearly 2,400 people were arrested Saturday, with almost 1,000 police injured in some of France's worst urban violence in years. Macron rejected a state of emergency or curfew, distinguishing legitimate protesters from looters and promising lessons on police response. Clashes continued Sunday in Paris and Lyon, with tear gas fired and shops looted, as authorities deployed anti-riot police for a second day. The unrest occurs months before a presidential election, drawing criticism from far-right candidate Marine Le Pen and hard-left rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon. U.S. President Donald Trump blamed immigration, while Macron vowed transparency and support for affected businesses.