French riots: Looting and mass arrests as curfews loom

France experienced widespread riots and looting over the weekend, with masked individuals stealing motorcycles and electronics, leading to nearly 2,400 arrests and over 2,000 businesses damaged, costing hundreds of millions of euros. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has requested partial curfews starting tonight. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez admitted police lost control in some cities. President Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence, attributing it to far-left groups and criminals, while mayors of Paris, Lyon, and Marseille criticized the police response and called for an independent investigation. The unrest began over cost-of-living and education concerns. The "Yellow Vests" movement has called for new protests on October 24, and President Trump linked the riots to immigration.