Paris Hit By Violence

Paris has been hit with three violent attacks in separate locations this evening, resulting in a reported 26 people dead.  A shooting took place at the Petit Cambodge restaurant, near the Place de la République.  Up to 60 people are reportedly being held hostage in the Bataclan concert hall.  Two bombs were set off near the Stade de France.

This is an ongoing situation.  I'll try to relay reports on further developments when they become available.

Read more at ITV News, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Telegraph, the Independent and Russia Today.

UPDATE:  The Daily Mail reports "at least 40" killed and 100 people held hostage at Bataclan.

UPDATE 2:  In a live blog, Russia Today reports that French President François Hollande has declared a state of emergency and ordered France's borders to be closed, and that the Mayor of Paris has asked Parisians to stay in their homes.

UPDATE 3:  Sky News has photogallery from the attacks, and USA Today reports that residents of Paris have launched the #PorteOuverte (#OpenDoor) hashtag to offer shelter to people stranded in the city.

UPDATE 4:  In a live blog, Reuters reports explosions heard at the Bataclan concert hall.  Whether they were set off by the terrorists holding hostages inside or by police or other French forces is not indicated.

UPDATE 5:  KTLA reports that police have ended the situation at Bataclan, releasing at least 100 hostages and killing two attackers.  At least 43 people have been confirmed dead.

UPDATE 6:  The New York Post reports that at least 100 people were killed at the concert hall.

UPDATE 7:  France24 has a live blog, and reports at least 120 people dead in all.