Macron vows to hold accountable those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after France riots

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Sunday to hold accountable those who "sought to bring down the Republic" after rioting and looting during nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions, with at least 1,800 people arrested. Macron blamed "unrestrained violence" on "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals," and instructed prefects to protect public buildings, including banning protests when necessary. About 550,000 people protested, with hundreds of businesses looted in cities including Paris, Marseille, Lyon and Bordeaux. The unrest follows calls from unions and student groups to revive the "yellow vest" movement, and political leaders are trading blame ahead of next spring's presidential election. One person died of a heart attack, and police face scrutiny over riot-control weapons after two protesters were injured.