French protests escalate: 1,300 detained as Macron faces cross-spectrum criticism

Mass protests erupted across French cities, with police detaining over 1,300 people. The demonstrations reflect growing public discontent with Macron's government, drawing criticism from both far-right Marine Le Pen and far-left Jean-Luc Mélenchon. The scale of arrests and cross-ideological opposition signal a significant political challenge to Macron's administration.

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