Curfews Restore Calm in Paris After Weekend of Nationwide Riots

Paris returned to calm Tuesday after its first quiet night since weekend riots, with curfews imposed in several cities following France's worst unrest in years. At least 2,400 people were arrested nationwide. Rioters clashed with police, set cars on fire, and stormed public buildings during protests over living costs and school conditions. Authorities imposed targeted curfews, with Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announcing new ones where needed. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin reported 149 jailed, with prosecutors urged to appeal lenient sentences. The National Assembly is launching an inquiry into the Oct. 17 violence and policing strategy, with findings expected by year's end. Workers removed a yellow vest from a Paris statue, referencing the 2018 fuel price protests.