Paris imposes curfew as far-left riots threaten presidential election

Paris authorities have imposed an official curfew in parts of the city, including the Palace de la Republique, ahead of expected riots Monday night following weekend violence. Police are heavily equipped with shields and tear gas, clearing metro stations and squares as they anticipate large crowds and further unrest. The government blames the far-left for attempting to disrupt next year's presidential election. The riots stem from protests over underfunding in France's school system, which escalated over the weekend with looting and attacks on public buildings. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has sought resignation, but President Macron has refused, while the EU condemns the violence.