Approximately 550,000 people are participating in ongoing, violent protests in France, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. French authorities reported 400 arrests on Saturday during demonstrations that have escalated into violent riots in several locations. The city hall in Limoges was set ablaze after being attacked by a group of individuals. President Emmanuel Macron has condemned the riots, stating that vandalism and looting will be punished. The scale of the protests indicates widespread discontent, though the specific causes remain to be detailed. Authorities are struggling to contain the escalating violence across France. The situation remains volatile as demonstrations continue.