France unrest: PM orders curfews, hints at declaring emergency; over 2,400 arrested

Riot police operate during civil unrest, the day after a national day of demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, in Paris, France (Reuters photo_ France is tightening security measures after a weekend of violent protests over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated into rioting, arson and looting across several cities.French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Monday that he had asked local authorities to impose limited, localised curfews to prevent further violence, while President Emmanuel Macron ordered a review of security failures and rejected the resignation of interior minister Laurent Nuñez.Authorities reported that more than 2,400 people were arrested nationwide over the weekend, with hundreds of businesses looted or damaged and public buildings targeted.The government has acknowledged shortcomings in anticipating the unrest, while promising changes to policing and investigations to identify those responsible. European governments have also issued travel advisories urging their citizens in France to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings.French PM orders localised curfewsPrime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said on Mond...