Paris imposes third night of curfew after riots and looting

Paris authorities imposed a new overnight curfew for Wednesday into Thursday in parts of the city, following weekend riots and looting linked to demonstrations. This marks the third consecutive night of such restrictions. The curfew includes a ban on traffic at Place de la République. Police are also prohibiting gatherings in the late afternoon and night near the presidential palace, parliament, the senate, the Champs-Élysées, and train stations. The measures are a response to unrest that occurred during protests over the past weekend. Authorities are seeking to prevent further violence and property damage in the capital.