Macron vows accountability after protests turn violent in Paris and Limoges

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence that marred nationwide protests against rising living costs and school conditions, vowing that those who "sought to bring down the Republic" will be held accountable. At least 2,400 people were arrested, with extensive looting and damage reported in Paris and other cities. Macron blamed much of the unrest on far-left activists and criminals, while authorities estimated Saturday's marches drew about 550,000 people. In Limoges, flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall, causing its roof to collapse. Political leaders traded blame ahead of next spring's presidential election, with far-right and far-left contenders criticizing the government's handling of the crisis. The protests, called by labor unions and student groups, aimed to revive the yellow vest movement from 2018. Parisians deplored shattered shops and a damaged square, while investigations were opened into injuries, including a teenager who lost an eye. U.S. President Donald Trump posted "France is burning!" on social media, linking the unrest to immigration, though French authorities have not made that connection.