France imposes curfews after nationwide protest violence

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The unrest is reportedly the worst street violence France has experienced in years, prompting heightened security measures and the temporary closure of the Louvre. Local officials are demanding explanations for the scale of the looting, while national authorities face pressure over alleged security failures and the political consequences of the disorder. The violence is also affecting financial markets, with French government bond yields rising sharply and bank and retail shares falling.

Sources: The Standard, Business Standard, News.com.au, SBS, Sohu