US Vice President JD Vance blamed immigration for violence during protests in France on Saturday, sharing footage of a city hall on fire and warning Americans that congressional Democrats sought a similar future for the United States. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Yesterday's key developments:
• Looters seized the opportunity to raid and vandalise a host of shops and businesses across France, from bakeries and supermarkets to tech stores.
• A protester's hand was blown off by a police crowd-control grenade as nationwide demonstrations continued, with an estimated 800,000 people taking part.
• Students, unions, and yellow vest protesters joined forces to protest against austerity measures and the cost of living.
(FRANCE 24 with Reuters, AP and AFP)