France rocked by largest riots in years

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The unrest is the most significant immediate political and public-order crisis reported in the latest global coverage. Burned vehicles, shattered storefronts and clashes with police were reported in multiple cities, while tear gas and water cannons were used to disperse protesters. The scale of the demonstrations and arrests raises pressure on the French government to address living-cost grievances and restore order. Ukraine-Russia strikes and violence in Yemen remain major developing stories, but the nationwide scope and immediate instability make France the leading breaking story.

Sources: BBC News, CNN, Euronews, Associated Press