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French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to hold to account those responsible for the vandalism and looting that accompanied Saturday's protests across France, saying nothing justifies the violence. Al Jazeera reports that about 2,400 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 police officers were injured, while tensions flared again in Paris.
Protests took place in several French cities over rising living costs and declining public services, BBC Arabic reported. The demonstrations were accompanied by clashes with police and outbreaks of rioting in some cities.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said on Saturday that Israeli authorities should urgently detain those responsible for an attack by settlers on a convoy of European diplomats visiting the occupied West Bank, and bring them before the courts. According to BBC Arabic, masked settlers attacked the delegation in the village of al-Tayba, drawing condemnation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office questioned the circumstances of the incident and called for patience and conclusive evidence before accusations are made.
Hyron Andrews, a player for South Africa's Lions rugby team, has died following an accident while with his squad in France. South Africa's national rugby union offered condolences to his family on Friday, describing his death as tragic.
Substitute Michael Olise scored the winning goal as France beat host Belgium 1-0 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. Coach Zinedine Zidane's animated celebration drew attention, marking his second straight win since taking charge of the French team.
A Paris-area appeals court in Créteil sentenced Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred to 10 years in prison on Saturday for rape, increasing an earlier six-year sentence handed down in 2023. His father, Bachir Abdou, posted a photo outside the courthouse on Instagram, saying his son was being wronged.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly that France will deploy defense resources, including military personnel, to Saudi Arabia to help protect a key oil export facility. The move comes amid growing concern over Middle East tensions and the possibility of a closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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