France imposes curfews after weekend riots shock the nation

France is in shock after a weekend of violent riots that began as protests over living costs and public services, leading to curfews in several cities starting Monday evening. Over 1,500 shops were ransacked and thousands of police injured as masked activists clashed with authorities using tear gas and water cannons. Curfews are now in place in Lille, parts of Paris, and other cities, while Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez's resignation was rejected by President Macron. President Macron's Sunday speech drew criticism from both far-right and far-left leaders, who called it "sad" and "cowardly" or accused him of fueling chaos. Mayors of major cities are demanding an independent inquiry into police conduct, with further protests planned for November 5.