“French violence emerges ahead of nationwide yellow vests and student protests”

Key points

• Interior Ministry said hooded, ultra-left-wing agitators gathered in Paris and other cities.
• Arson, looting attempts reported; 166 arrests across the country by noon.
• Violence observed in Marseille, Lyon, Rennes, Toulouse and Angers.
• Authorities warn of hundreds of actions during weekend demonstrations by various groups.
• Yellow Vests movement seeks to revive protests amid student unrest over funding.