Macron to address France after riots and looting lead to 1,800 arrests

French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Sunday evening after at least 1,800 people were arrested in riots and looting during nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions. The unrest caused significant damage, including a fire that destroyed Limoges' 19th-century City Hall. Authorities reported about 550,000 protesters participated, with organizers claiming 800,000, as unions and student groups sought to revive the "yellow vest" movement. Police said masked groups attacked public buildings and looted hundreds of businesses in cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux, with 855 arrests in the capital region alone. Political leaders traded blame ahead of next spring's presidential election, with far-right candidate Marine Le Pen criticizing far-left rival Jean-Luc Mélenchon. U.S. President Donald Trump posted "France is burning!" on Truth Social, linking unrest to immigration, though French authorities attribute violence to radical far-left groups and looters.