France imposes curfews after nationwide riots

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French authorities are responding to some of the country’s worst street violence in years with police checkpoints, helicopter patrols and targeted curfews. The disturbances reportedly began during nationwide demonstrations over soaring prices before escalating, placing pressure on the central government and local officials to restore order. The developments are being closely watched because prolonged unrest in France could generate wider political consequences ahead of elections and intensify debates over immigration, public security and economic hardship.

Sources: CNN, The Standard, Euronews