France Seeks Local Curfews After Weekend Rioting

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Monday he had asked prefects to arrange limited, localized curfews after a weekend of rioting and looting across the country. The instructions leave local authorities to determine where restrictions may apply. In Marseille, authorities separately banned public gatherings from noon to 8 p.m. Monday. The unrest followed nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and conditions in schools. Fires were set and businesses and public buildings were targeted in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities. More than 2,400 people were arrested, according to figures cited by the government. The full extent of damage remains under assessment. The government has not announced a nationwide curfew or declared a state of emergency. Lecornu said prefects would discuss possible local restrictions with mayors and local chambers of commerce, with details expected later Monday. He said an emergency declaration would be considered if circumstances required it, while noting that it was not currently being considered. The reported human toll is not settled. Lecornu said nobody had been killed, while other reports described a death after a cardiac arrest...