Tensions in France ahead of Le Pen's speech. "Give the money back, Marine"

Protests erupted in France against Marine Le Pen ahead of her speech, with demonstrators chanting "Give back the money, Marine" in reference to her party's conviction for misappropriating public funds. The protests escalated, leading to over 1,300 arrests and injuries among police and protesters. In Toulouse, a protester lost fingers due to an explosion, while another suffered eye injuries in Poitiers. Despite a ban on gatherings near Le Pen's event in Orleans, a small group protested peacefully, reiterating their grievances about the misuse of nearly 5 million euros in public funds. Clashes occurred between Antifa and far-right activists, with reports of violence against a bus carrying far-right members. The French Jewish Students' Union reported being attacked while highlighting antisemitism at the congress.