Macron says France may ban some protests to curb violence

French President Emmanuel Macron said some demonstrations in France could be banned to protect cities from violence, following protests in dozens of cities. In a national address, Macron expressed "anger and shame" over violence at protest margins, saying prefects will take necessary decisions, potentially prohibiting certain rallies. Saturday saw peaceful marches by hundreds of thousands, but also clashes, vandalism, looting, and fires. Macron blamed "far-left groups and delinquents" for the violence, urging judicial action. He announced measures on living costs, fuel prices, and student demands, while calling for political calm ahead of presidential elections. Sunday brought renewed, though smaller, unrest in Paris.