France Imposes Curfews and Bans Protests After Riots; 2,400 Arrested

France has imposed targeted overnight curfews and banned gatherings after a weekend of violent riots and looting that resulted in 2,400 arrests, with public buildings including city halls targeted across the country. The unrest, sparked by rising living costs and declining public services, turned violent in several cities, with the historic town hall in Limoges largely destroyed by fire. President Emmanuel Macron denounced the "unrestrained violence" by "insurrectionist elements from radical far-left groups, joined by numerous criminals." Paris police issued a curfew for the Place de la République and Les Halles shopping district from 11pm to 6am, with demonstrations banned from 8pm. Curfews for minors were imposed in Lille, Nice, and other northern cities, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu did not rule out a state of emergency.