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Live: Curfews come into effect around France to combat looting

Curfews came into effect in cities across France, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on looting during…

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France 24 reports: Curfews came into effect in cities across France, including Paris, Bordeaux, Nice and Lyon, as French police attempted to crack down on looting during protests.

Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has said that implementing a state of emergency is not out of the question. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

This world story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Paris, Bordeaux and Nice.

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France · Europe
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Paris, Bordeaux, Nice, Lyon
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