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French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live

Published October 20, 2026 3:37 am • Updated October 20, 2026 4:16 am •
French cities ‘calm overnight’ after targeted curfews, prime minister says – Europe live
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Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protestsA 40-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of being involved in the arson attack that ravaged Limoges town hall over the weekend, French media reported.The man is reportedly a “far-left activist” with a prior record that saw him placed on the security services’ watchlist, according to Le Figaro. Continue reading...

Sébastien Lecornu suggests more curfews could be introduced to quell unrest after weekend protestsA 40-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of being involved in the arson attack that ravaged Limoges town hall over the weekend, French media reported.The man is reportedly a “far-left activist” with a prior record that saw him placed on the security services’ watchlist, according to Le Figaro. Continue reading…

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