France unrest: PM orders curfews, hints at declaring emergency; over 2,400 arrested
France faced significant unrest as protests over rising living costs escalated into violence, leading to over 2,400 arrests nationwide. Rioters targeted shops, city halls, and public offices, prompting Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to order local authorities to consider curfews. The situation may lead to a state of emergency as the government reviews policing policies.