France deploys troops after admitting failures in weekend unrest

France will deploy troops and launch a massive security operation for protests planned Saturday, October 24, after admitting failures in its response to weekend violence that swept multiple cities on October 17. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu blamed far-left groups for the unrest, while Interior Minister Laurent Nunez apologized for intelligence failures and static police deployments. Targeted curfews, some affecting minors, helped restore relative calm and were extended to Tuesday night. A suspect was arrested for burning Limoges' town hall, and parliament launched an inquiry. French borrowing costs hit a 24-year high, Carrefour reported tens of millions in losses, and student unions and Yellow Vests called for further protests. Similar unrest hit Italian cities, prompting new security measures.