evidence: Emmanuel Macron is facing a backlash after threatening to cut off social media networks as a means of stopping the spread of violence during periods of unrest. [...] Véran said the government had made a "firm request" to social media platforms to take down materials encouraging violence as quickly as possible and remove the anonymity of those possibly breaking the law. [...] As the violence appeared to be dropping – with 17 arrests overnight Tuesday, seven in Paris – the transport minister, Clément Beaune, announced public transport services, halted at 9pm to persuade people to stay at home, would return to normal on Wednesday. In the Île-de-France region the damage to buses and trams, several of which were set alight, is estimated at about €20m.