Event Brief
Oct 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
France imposes curfews after weekend rioting
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French authorities imposed overnight curfews in parts of Paris and other cities after cost-of-living and anti-government protests turned into rioting and looting over the weekend. Paris police said curfews in two areas of the capital were intended to protect people and property. The interior minister acknowledged police were underprepared, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu defended their efforts and pledged to restore order.
WHO: French authorities, including Paris police
WHAT: French authorities imposed overnight curfews in parts of Paris and other cities.
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: The curfews were imposed after weekend rioting and looting; Paris police said the measures were intended to protect people and property from violence and looting.
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