Emmanuel Macron says France "doesn't need a state of emergency" amid unrest

During a visit to Qatar, French President Emmanuel Macron said France could handle further unrest without declaring a formal crisis, as his government tried to contain violence that grew out of cost-of-living protests in cities including Paris, Marseille and Lyon. Ministers had acknowledged losing control of Saturday’s rioting and pledged a stronger security response before planned weekend demonstrations; curfews had been imposed and were expected to continue. Macron also criticized foreign leaders, including Donald Trump, over remarks about the violence that he characterized as political exploitation, while Trump tied the unrest to migrants, jihadists and communists. The turmoil has prompted travel warnings and unsettled financial markets, adding pressure on Macron’s government ahead of presidential elections.