France launches attempted murder investigation after petrol bomb thrown at police

French prosecutors have initiated an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests. An officer suffered burns from a sophisticated incendiary device, prompting outrage. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez labeled the attack a murder attempt, as police seek the assailants. Despite hundreds of thousands protesting peacefully, clashes resulted in over 770 arrests, with no arrests made for the attack on the officer. The protests, led by youth groups, focus on high living costs and public service issues, with similar demonstrations occurring in Germany and Italy.