Macron vows to prosecute rioters who hijacked peaceful protests across France

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Saturday's violence that hijacked nationwide protests against inflation, vowing to prosecute all those responsible for the chaos and looting that erupted across France. Around 550,000 people marched in demonstrations, with police clashing with masked protesters in Paris and other cities, resulting in one demonstrator's hand being blown off, multiple fires, and dozens of shops looted, including an Apple store in Lille. The unrest follows weeks of student protests and deepens political uncertainty ahead of elections in six months, with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu blaming ultraleft groups for orchestrating the violence and warning that public funds cannot endlessly cover the damage.