Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:02pm on 19 Oct 2026,Monday International
France will impose partial curfews in selected areas after violent riots over the weekend led to more than 2,400 arrests, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Monday. The unrest began with student protests over the cost of living before spreading into wider demonstrations and clashes with police. Lecornu promised full transparency in the investigation and announced a major operation to identify those involved in the violence. He blamed far-left groups and criminal elements for the disorder. Curfews will target specific locations, including transport hubs and symbolic sites, rather than covering all of Paris. Marseille has also restricted public gatherings. (PC: X)
