Macron refuses interior minister's resignation amid French unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron has refused Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation request, stating his leadership is needed amid ongoing national unrest following weekend protests that turned violent across multiple cities. Nuñez acknowledged police lost control in several cities and accepted responsibility, while also blaming looters, vandals, and the far-left. The protests, sparked by high living costs and underfunded schools, led to thousands of arrests, widespread destruction, and a town hall fire in Limoges. Macron vowed an uncompromising judicial response, while political blame-trading intensified. His party accused left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon of fueling violence, while opposition figures across the spectrum criticized Macron's televised address as lacking substance.