Macron faces backlash for attending Celine Dion concert as France protests escalate

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French President Emmanuel Macron faced heavy criticism for attending a Celine Dion concert in Paris on Friday night while nationwide student protests over education conditions intensified. Hundreds of thousands demonstrated Saturday, with "Yellow Vests" joining students. Police used tear gas in several cities, and 166 arrests were reported nationwide by mid-morning, with fires and barricades in multiple locations. The protests began last month in poor northern Paris suburbs over teacher shortages and poor facilities, expanding into a national movement against inequality and inadequate public spending. Police estimated up to 200,000 protesters nationwide Saturday.


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