French cities calm under curfews after weekend riots

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France remained calm overnight under curfews imposed in several cities after weekend riots linked to protests over government policy and rising living costs. Minors were barred from streets in Paris, Lille, Lyon, Nice, and Bordeaux, with Paris extending the ban to all people in central areas. Police were heavily deployed and the curfew was widely respected. In Lyon, a solidarity gathering briefly turned tense when an far-right group joined, clashing with riot police before dispersing. Bordeaux's curfew runs until October 26 in areas hit by October 17 looting. Lille's curfew continues the following night, also covering nearby towns like Douai, Wattignies, and Denain.


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