Paris bans most demonstrations on Thursday, other cities follow

Protests in Paris are banned on Thursday in key areas, including Place de la République and Champs-Élysées, due to safety concerns. The police have prohibited demonstrations planned by student groups, citing risks to public order. A curfew is already in effect in parts of the city, restricting gatherings at night. Other French cities, like Lyon and Toulon, are also imposing similar bans on protests. The unrest began in September among students dissatisfied with education conditions and has since expanded to include broader grievances over living costs and fuel prices.