France extends curfews ahead of new protests Xinhua | Updated: 2026-10-21 00:41

https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202610/21/WS6ad799b8e4b06d4aa0563d7d.html PARIS -- French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday that targeted curfews had helped maintain calm overnight Monday, as authorities extended restrictions in several cities ahead of further protests scheduled for Saturday. "Targeted curfews contributed to a calm night," Lecornu said on X, adding that new curfews would be imposed on Tuesday evening wherever necessary.