France PM announces new curfews as authorities restore order after violent protests

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced new curfews will be imposed where necessary, as authorities work to restore order after weekend protests over cost of living and education issues turned violent. Local authorities will coordinate with mayors to decide on curfews in their prefectures. Over 500,000 people demonstrated Saturday, leading to looting and arson with more than 2,500 arrests, though Monday night passed without major incidents. The unrest follows weeks of student protests, with digital minister Anne Le Henanff meeting social media bosses to address online sales of looted goods. Further protests are called for Saturday, though unions haven't backed them, ahead of presidential elections where far-right leader Marine Le Pen leads polls.