Macron rejects interior minister's resignation amid protest violence

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly criticized 'failures' in handling nationwide protests that turned violent over the weekend, but refused Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation. The move signals internal political tension and potential instability within the government, though Macron's decision to retain Nunez suggests an attempt to maintain continuity. The protests' scale and triggers remain unclear, but the episode highlights domestic political fragility in France.