France launches 'attempted murder' probe after Molotov cocktail attacks on riot police

France has initiated an attempted murder investigation following petrol bombs thrown at security forces during protests in Paris. The protests, which involved hundreds of thousands demonstrating against rising living costs and police violence, turned violent with rioters attacking officers. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez described the violence as extraordinary, with several officers injured, including one who suffered burns from a Molotov cocktail. The prosecutor's office confirmed that an investigation is underway, but no arrests have been made yet. The situation remains tense as authorities work to identify the perpetrators.