Marseille riots draw 30,000 looters as French unrest spreads
French authorities counted over 30,000 people involved in looting during riots in Marseille on Saturday, amid social discontent protests across France. Among the looters were 8,000 "violent protesters," according to state authorities in Bouches-du-Rhône. Police made 99 arrests linked to the unrest, which left 118 security forces injured. The protests targeted poor public education funding, high living costs, and recent police violence. Nationwide, the day's toll reached 1,800 arrests and over 500 injured officers, affecting 1,500 businesses with hundreds of millions in damages. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez condemned attacks on institutions and shops. President Macron will address the nation on television tonight.