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French government extends curfews after riots sweep across the country

CBS News20 October 2026, 22:33 UTCFrance

French authorities are extending curfews and increasing the police presence in public spaces as President Emmanuel Macron's government tries to regain control after rioters torched buildings and looted thousands of businesses this weekend.

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