Macron says 'nothing justifies' violence in protests during address to nation

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday expressed the public's “anger” and “shame” over nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools that have resulted in at least 2,300 arrests. Speaking in an address to the nation, Macron said: “Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable.” He pointed to “unrestrained violence” by “insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals.” Read more'Like we had a war': France left reeling after nationwide violent protests Earlier that day, Macron held an emergency meeting with senior government officials, a day after masked groups set fires and attacked public buildings, including city halls, in several cities. In the central town of Limoges, flames engulfed the 19th-century City Hall, causing its roof to collapse and nearly destroying the building. Hundreds of protesters gathered again Sunday at the Place de la République in Paris amid a heavy police presence. Officers used tear gas as tensions flared sporadically in the neighbourhood, with small groups of people trying to set bicycles and trash bins...