Macron dances at Celine Dion concert as France erupts in protests
French President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism for attending a Celine Dion concert in Paris on Friday night while France prepared for major protests. He was filmed dancing with his wife Brigitte from a private box, hours before unrest broke out in multiple cities. Protests intensified Saturday as "Yellow Vest" activists joined students nationwide, with 166 arrests by mid-morning. Demonstrators blocked roads, set fires, and clashed with police, who used tear gas in Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. The movement demands action on inequality, high prices, and deteriorating public services. The protests stem from student anger over school conditions, escalating into a national crisis. Police face scrutiny over injuries to minors, including a 15-year-old who lost a hand. France's borrowing costs have hit two-decade highs, with the prime minister warning of potential chaos.