France: Macron bans certain gatherings after violent protests leave 2,000 detained

Nationwide protests in France escalated into clashes, attacks on public buildings, and looting, resulting in over 2,000 detainees and 600 injured police. President Macron responded by banning certain gatherings, signaling a state-level crackdown. The scale of violence and detention marks a significant escalation in domestic unrest, with implications for political stability and public order.