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France imposes curfews after protests turn violent

France imposed scattered curfews on Monday after weekend protests over education cuts, living costs and poor school conditions escalated into arson, looting and widespread violence. Thousands were arrested, and President Emmanuel Macron called the violence “unrestrained.”
WHO: The French government
WHAT: imposed scattered curfews in France
WHEN: Oct 19, 2026
WHERE: France
WHY: The curfews followed weekend protests that escalated into riots and widespread violence.
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