Macron urges calm as riots hit six French cities, with 2,400 arrests

French President Emmanuel Macron has called for calm after nationwide riots left cities including Paris and Marseille with looted shops and damaged buildings, with nearly 2,400 arrests and about 1,000 police officers injured reported. The violence, which followed demonstrations over living costs and public services, saw masked groups attack public buildings, set fires, and loot stores across six cities, including an Apple Store in Bordeaux and a historic town hall in Limoges. Retail losses are estimated at several hundred million euros, affecting over 1,500 shops. The unrest began with student protests over school conditions and teacher shortages, gaining support from trade unions and Yellow Vest movement participants. Macron has ruled out a state of emergency but said regional officials could ban demonstrations where necessary, while the government plans a crisis meeting with business groups on Monday.