Thousands March in Lyon After Quentin Deranque's Death Sparks Charges

Approximately 3,200 people gathered in Lyon for a memorial march honoring Quentin Deranque after the activist died from injuries sustained during a violent street brawl.Seven individuals face preliminary charges for intentional homicide and criminal conspiracy following the confrontation involving members of the Jeune Garde group.Emmanuel Macron issued an urgent appeal for national unity as the incident triggered diplomatic friction with Donald Trump and Giorgia Meloni before the 2027 election.The period of mourning overlaps with record rainfall in the southwest and French athletic success in the biathlon events at the Winter Olympics.