France imposes curfews in Paris, Nice, and Lille after riots damage 3,000 shops

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France has imposed curfews in parts of Paris, Nice, and Lille following severe weekend riots. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered the localized measures, with at least 3,000 shops reported damaged or looted. Paris police banned protests in certain districts from 8:00 PM, with a curfew around Place de la Republique and Les Halles from 11:00 PM until Tuesday 6:00 AM. Nighttime curfews for minors were set in Lille, Douai, Wattignies, Denain, and central Nice, while Marseille banned gatherings. Over 2,400 people were arrested and nearly 1,000 officers injured nationwide. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez offered his resignation, which President Emmanuel Macron rejected. Trade unions have called for new demonstrations on November 5, with organizers planning a "second act" of protests on October 24. The unrest has raised concerns over France's fiscal situation and added political risk ahead of the 2027 presidential election.


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