France faces escalating unrest after nationwide protests

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The unrest has become the most prominent fast-moving international story, combining mass demonstrations, public disorder and a widening political crisis. French authorities are confronting burned buildings, looted shops and large-scale arrests, while the government considers measures including limited curfews. The violence follows protests centered on the cost of living and has raised questions about policing, public order and the government’s ability to prevent further escalation.

Sources: BBC News, Associated Press, Euronews