Paris Bans Protests in Key Districts as France Braces for New Unrest

Police have banned demonstrations in parts of Paris on Thursday, according to authorities. The ban comes as the French government prepares for new protests in coming days. The prohibition applies from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, covering areas including outside the Elysée Palace, both parliament buildings, and tourist-heavy zones like the Louvre and Champs-Élysées. France was paralyzed over the weekend by widespread protests for social justice and against high living costs, with violence in several places. Thousands have been detained by police, who face accusations of widespread excessive force. The unrest follows recent tensions over economic conditions and government policies.