France imposes curfews in Paris, Lille, and Marseille after violent protests over living costs

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France imposed overnight curfews in Paris, Lille, and Marseille on Monday after weekend anti-government protests turned violent, with Marseille's mayor calling the country "the shame of Europe." Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu vowed to restore order, citing far-left groups as instigators. Over 2,000 people were arrested and 1,000 police injured in Saturday's unrest, which included looting of luxury stores and one protester death. Organizers plan an "Act II" demonstration Saturday, demanding President Emmanuel Macron's resignation amid his Middle East trip. Similar cost-of-living protests spread across Europe, including Italy, Portugal, Spain, Albania, and Serbia. Britain warned police are prepared for potential copycat riots, while Italy approved emergency measures to curb violence following clashes in Milan.


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