National protests have erupted across France, with clashes between protesters and police in cities including Paris, Marseille, and Lyon. The protests are aimed at rising prices for goods such as fuel and food. French government data indicates a total of 140 protests nationwide with approximately 32,800 participants, and 166 arrests have been made so far. In Marseille, there were reports of protesters breaking into the city hall and looting shops; in Lyon, the local tourism office was set on fire. President Macron has called for calm, emphasizing that the right to protest comes with an obligation to respect people and property.