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France continues to be at the top of the world's most popular tourist destinations. From Paris to the South of France, people around the world love visiting this country and taking part in its richness, beauty, and all that it has to offer.

Earlier this year, French residents made international headlines for protesting President Emmanuel Macron's choice to increase the retirement age to 64. Despite the public backlash, however, the French president made clear his resolve.

Now, the French are protesting and rioting again. This time, it deals with the police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk. The young man lost his life after an officer opened fire on him in Nanterre during a car chase. 

What's escalated in France since then is raising concern across the globe.

What to know about the ongoing rioting in France

So far, French riots have remained persistent for nearly one week.

Despite Merzouk's death being the catalyst for public unrest, some people now believe that violence, the burning of buildings, looting, etc., is being done by bad actors who aren't upset about the young man's demise, but are just bad actors looking to take advantage of the mayhem. 

So far, law enforcement in France has made about 700 arrests. If the riots and crime persist, more people will likely find themselves in police custody.

As France literally burns, Nadia, Merzouk's grandmother, is urging everyone involved in these riots to stop. Nadia spoke with the French media during a telephone interview, stressing the need to "calm things down." 

Nadia likewise claimed that while she feels unhappy with the police officer who took her grandson's life, she also maintains faith in France's greater criminal justice system.

Right now, law enforcement deployments in key areas of France are happening to calm down the chaos. Likewise, the officer who shot and killed Merzouk is already in police custody for "voluntary homicide."

Macron, too, disavowed the shooting of the young man as "inexcusable."

What happens next?

The week ahead will reveal if the chaos in France continues or gets worse.

Recently, l'Hay-les-Roses Mayor Vincent Jeanbrun's family was dragged into the attack. The injuries sustained by the mayor's wife and small children have now led to calls for France to declare a state of emergency.

On Twitter, #FranceHasFallen trends, as many people wonder if these latest riots will change the country forever.