France protests: Thousands on streets over rising living costs, poor services - Mini French Revolution? What went wrong?
Thousands protested across France on Saturday against rising living costs and declining public services, leading to extreme violence and mass looting. Clashes erupted in cities like Marseille and Lyon, with demonstrators drawing parallels to the French Revolution. The unrest comes six months before elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron, raising concerns over public safety and governance.