Emmanuel Macron has hit back at Donald Trump over his explosive remarks on France’s unrest, accusing foreign leaders of spreading misinformation and fuelling tensions over immigration. Trump has claimed that migrants, jihadists and communists are “burning France to the ground”, while Macron has rejected claims that France is being “invaded” by migrants and Islamists, branding the criticism an attack on his country. The war of words has intensified as France grapples with nationwide unrest linked to education and cost-of-living protests, with more than 2,000 arrests reported over one weekend. WATCH

Violent riots and looting rock France as shocking videos and images allegedly show suspected stolen goods being sold openly on the streets. Luxury stores and retail outlets were reportedly ransacked, while some street sellers are said to be offering goods at discounts of 80–90&#37. The alleged street sales raise questions about the fate of goods taken during the unrest. Videos circulating online reportedly show items being offered for sale alongside footage said to document the original looting.