France imposes curfews in Paris, Lille, and Nice after violent riots
France imposed overnight curfews and protest restrictions in Paris, Lille, and Nice following a weekend of violent riots, looting, and clashes that left hundreds injured and thousands arrested. Paris police banned protests in certain areas from 8 p.m. and set a curfew from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. around Place de la Republique and Les Halles. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ruled out a blanket curfew, while minors face overnight curfews in several cities. Unions called for new strikes on November 5. The unrest followed weeks of student demonstrations, with rising living costs and economic tensions fueling anger. Around 2,400 people were arrested, nearly 1,000 officers injured, and 3,000 shops affected. President Macron rejected the interior minister's resignation, citing intelligence failures.