France extends curfews and boosts police after nationwide riots

French authorities are extending curfews and boosting police presence nationwide after weekend riots saw buildings torched and thousands of businesses looted, as President Emmanuel Macron's government seeks to regain control. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu promised a "massive" police deployment ahead of protests scheduled for Oct. 24, following Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's admission that authorities lost control in some cities Saturday. Over 2,500 people have been detained, with curfews imposed in Paris, Lyon, and elsewhere. The unrest stems from five weeks of protests demanding better schools and relief from rising living costs. France faces nearly 3.6 trillion euros in public debt, a projected 5.4% deficit this year, and a fractured parliament, while Macron's approval rating stands at just 15% ahead of April presidential elections.