France extends curfew, deploys military for protests

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French authorities are extending curfews and banning gatherings as cities prepare for weekend protests. They plan to deploy the military to support police and prevent a repeat of riots last weekend; Paris has extended its night curfew until October 26, restricted access to key areas and closed public transport.

WHO: French authorities

WHAT: French authorities extended curfews, banned gatherings and planned a military presence to support police ahead of weekend protests.

WHEN: Reported Oct 23, 2026 at 7:05 AM ET

WHERE: France

WHY: Authorities said the measures were intended to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s riots; they also aimed to reassure markets unnerved by the violence.

How this story developed (showing 8 of 8 earlier reports)

Paris extends overnight curfew in some areas · Oct 23, 2026 at 2:07 AM ET
Macron vows to ban unauthorized protests · Oct 22, 2026 at 5:09 PM ET
France imposes curfews in Paris and Lyon · Oct 21, 2026 at 9:08 AM ET
French government extends curfews after riots · Oct 21, 2026 at 12:16 AM ET
France maintains local curfews after riots · Oct 20, 2026 at 5:06 PM ET
France imposes curfews amid violent protests · Oct 20, 2026 at 11:04 AM ET
French authorities impose local overnight curfews · Oct 20, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
France imposes curfews after weekend rioting · Oct 19, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET

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