France faces worst unrest in years as protests turn violent

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The unrest has become a major domestic-security crisis in France, with clashes between protesters and police reported in Paris and other cities. The demonstrations are being driven by anger over rising prices and student concerns, while authorities face pressure to restore order and prevent further attacks on public property. The violence has also spread to Milan, where protesters clashed with police for a second day, prompting Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to call a security meeting.[1]

Sources: Reuters, Agence France-Presse, The Straits Times