France riots ease as mayors hold anti-violence rally

Riots in France following the shooting of a teenager by police during a traffic stop appear calming after five days of violent protests. President Emmanuel Macron has requested a "massive" police presence on the streets, and mayors have called for rallies outside town halls to protest the violence. 

 

 

While the situation has improved, authorities remain cautious, and buses and trams in the Paris region will be halted early as a precaution. The riots have caused significant damage to public transport and raised concerns about the impact on the tourism sector. 

 

 

President Macron is set to meet with mayors from affected areas to address the situation.