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Oct 19, 2026 3 min

French authorities impose curfews after weekend rioting

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Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledged "failures" in their handling of the unrest and say an investigation is underway to track down those responsible. Special correspondent Ross Cullen reports from Paris. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders.

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