Macron's authority shaken as French unrest deepens, interior minister offers to resign

After the 17 October looting and riots left Paris with a record 855 arrests, out of the more than 2,000 counted nationwide, President Macron, on a trip to the Gulf, faces criticism from allies and rivals alike. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez admitted a 'lack of anticipation' and offered to resign, which Macron rejected. Prime Minister Lecornu has asked regional authorities to impose partial curfews ahead of further protests planned for next weekend.

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