Partial curfews in France; Albania PM furious

France imposed partial curfews in parts of Paris and other cities after worst street violence in years during protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.

The measures follow a weekend of riots and looting that left nearly 1,000 officers injured and around 2,400 people arrested.

In Paris, police restricted protests in certain areas and imposed an overnight curfew around Place de la Republique and Les Halles. Curfews for minors were also introduced in several northern cities.

Prime Minister Sebastien ruled out a blanket curfew in Paris, opting for localised restrictions to restore order. The riots have intensified pressure on President Emmanuel Macron’s government amid anger over living costs and failing public services. Nearly 3,000 shops were affected, while security lapses drew mounting criticism.

Albanian PM warns of 'red line'

In Albania, Prime Minister Edi Rama accused protesters of crossing a red line after a police station was set ablaze during anti-government demonstrations.

Demonstrators have clashed with police since Tuesday as months of protests escalate, driven by fresh demands for better university conditions, anger over corruption and renewed calls for Rama's resignation.

The prime minister said he was prepared for dialogue, except with those who commit violence and political parties that fail to distance themselves from it... Rama, who has blamed "foreign hands" for the unrest, also accused Iran and Russia of driving misinformation online.

Protesters have hurled stones, petrol bombs and fireworks at police... Around 300 people have been injured in the clashes, more than half of them police, according to the authorities.

Several other government buildings have been badly damaged in the demonstrations, including the education ministry, which remains a focal point of the demonstrations.

The police detained 68 people in Sunday's unrest, of whom 22 will face prosecution.