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Live: France to impose more curfews as government seeks to regain control after riots and looting

Published October 19, 2026 10:51 pm • Updated October 20, 2026 5:06 am •
Live: France to impose more curfews as government seeks to regain control after riots and looting
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed "where necessary" on Tuesday evening after targeted curfews in parts of Paris and other cities "helped keep the peace overnight" following a weekend of unrest and looting. Police confirmed the night had passed without major incidents across France. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said further curfews would be imposed "where necessary" on Tuesday evening after targeted curfews in parts of Paris and other cities "helped keep the peace overnight" following a weekend of unrest and looting. Police confirmed the night had passed without major incidents across France. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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