France promises 'massive' police presence for Saturday protests after weekend violence

France has promised a "massive" police presence for protests planned this Saturday, following a weekend of deadly violence linked to education and cost-of-living demonstrations. Localized curfews have been imposed for a second consecutive night in Paris and other cities. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the curfews helped maintain calm overnight, while admitting intelligence services failed to foresee the crisis. Over 2,000 people were arrested over the weekend, with at least two deaths reported and thousands of shops looted nationwide. The unrest began in September with student strikes over school resources, expanding into a broader movement against living costs and inequality. Protests have also erupted in Belgium, Portugal, Italy, and Albania, drawing international attention ahead of France's presidential election.