We have news that Partial curfews have been issued for a number of French cities, including parts of Paris, after the government admitted police had “lost control” during violent weekend protests around the country.

French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu, told newsmen after an emergency cabinet meeting on Monday that he has “fully resolved to restore public order” and had called for “local and partial” curfews if needed.

France’s second city, Marseille, earlier announced that it had banned all gatherings and demonstrations on Monday.

Meanwhile, French unions called for a new ⁠round of strikes and rallies on November 5.

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