France is burning: clashes with police, tear gas in Paris - and looting attempts in Marseille

Clashes in France continue: hundreds of protesters gathered at Place de la République in Paris and confronted police who used tear gas. In Marseille, attempts to break into stores were reported. The Interior Minister announced approximately 1,800 arrests and 150 injured among security forces. One of the hardest-hit areas was Limoges, where the historic city hall was set on fire.

Clashes in France continue: hundreds of protesters gathered today (Sunday) at Place de la République in Paris and confronted police forces, a day after widespread protests and riots across the country. According to Reuters, police used tear gas during the clashes, and bicycles were set on fire at the scene. In the city of Marseille, further disturbances were recorded, with groups attempting to break into stores in the afternoon. The clashes resumed as authorities across France continue cleanup operations and damage assessments from Saturday's riots. France woke up to arson, looting, and destruction in several major cities, after a day of mass protests against the cost of living and deterioration of public services ended in riots. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that the number of arrests had risen to approximately 1,800, while about 150 police and gendarmes were injured. According to Nuñez, about 550,000 people participated in protests across the country; the CGT union estimated their number at 800,000. One of the hardest-hit areas was Limoges, where the historic city hall was set on fire and the bell tower collapsed. Alongside the violence, criticism arose over crowd dispersal methods after a 17-year-old protester lost his right hand from an explosion of a grenade thrown by security forces in Saint-Étienne.