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Impatient with Brussels, European capitals forge ahead with social media bans
European capitals bypass Brussels to enact social media bans for children, with France leading the legislative push.
France
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France Makes Concessions to Students, but Not Enough to Halt Protests
The French government has introduced measures to address student protests, though tensions persist over who holds influence in the national conversation.
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France promises to replace its university admissions after riots and thousands of arrests
The French government has pledged to overhaul university admissions to end mass student protests, though major reforms are delayed until after Macron's term.
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France pledges new university admissions to quell student anger. But only after Macron leaves office
France pledges to overhaul university admissions following riots and mass arrests, though the changes will not take effect until after President Macron's term.
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Macron promises measures in response to French students’ demands after weeks of unrest
President Emmanuel Macron has pledged an overhaul of school admissions following weeks of student unrest and widespread protests across France.
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French student protesters say government offered them deal, but they want more
French student protesters reject a government deal offering funding and delayed admissions reforms.
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Live: French student representatives hail ‘concrete measures’, call for protests to continue
France faces escalating student unrest as President Macron promises concrete measures and new university admissions.
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The French Riots Are a Mirror Into the Country’s Future
Current unrest across France sparks international concern, drawing commentary on governance, public spending, and national futures.
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France: The sickest man of Europe
France faces widespread violent rioting and student anger, prompting government promises of systemic university reform by 2028.
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French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices
President Emmanuel Macron vows 'strong measures' as widespread violent rioting and student demands leave France appearing ungovernable.
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Two storms in two days cause major disruption across northern Europe
Northern Europe is facing severe disruption as Storm Boelo and Storm Austen strike in quick succession, impacting power, travel, and communications.
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From arrests to crackdowns, how Europe’s leaders are responding as protests rock the continent
Protests and unrest sweep across parts of Europe, driven by soaring costs of living and youth-led discontent.
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France's Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation
Marine Le Pen has officially entered the 2027 French presidential race, blending radical political stances with a message of optimism.
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Interior ministry says 410,000 protesters across France as organisers claim 'nearly 800,000'
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France’s Nuclear Forces Bring In Neighbors to Keep Russia in Check
France brings ten European allies into its nuclear deterrence plan as nuclear-capable Rafales deploy across Europe.
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In pictures: Protests over inequality, rising living costs turn violent across France
French protests over inequality and rising living costs turn violent, with police charging into crowds as officials issue warnings.
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France reportedly mulls postponing Med grid after Türkiye-Libya deal
France is considering delaying a Mediterranean power grid project following a maritime boundary agreement between Türkiye and Libya.
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Netflix Scores Big With New Near-Perfect Action Thriller Series That's Officially a Global Smash Hit
A French action thriller series climbs to the top of Netflix charts globally.
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What next for France as riots rattle markets? Three questions facing investors ahead of more protests
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Le Pen casts herself as protector of France as troubles swirl
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France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch
French far-right leader Le Pen launches her presidential campaign by vowing national renewal amid ongoing unrest.
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Tensions mount in France as thousands rally against Marine Le Pen’s National rally
Marine Le Pen launches her French presidential bid as nationwide riots rattle the nation and thousands rally against the National Rally.
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Europe falls under siege as demonstrators battle police, set fires in cities across continent
Widespread demonstrations and violent clashes between police and protestors are erupting across European cities from France to Albania.
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France protests live updates: Steelers arrive at Paris stadium ahead of Saints matchup
The French government is reportedly preparing temporary social media blockades and telecom restrictions to combat rising nationwide protests.
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France protests live updates: PM asked telecom companies to prepare for social media blackout: report
France faces escalating protests as reports indicate the Prime Minister asked telecom operators to prepare for a social media blackout.
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Gunman in Paris suburb kills 1, wounds several in possible terrorist act, wanted "to cause a bloodbath," officials say
A suspect in a racist shooting attack near Paris has been transferred to a psychiatric unit following a violent incident.
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France's latest debt warning describes a country where governance is breaking down
French financial markets have rebounded after Moody's decided to keep the nation's credit rating unchanged, avoiding a potential downgrade.
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France's latest debt warning describes a country where governance is breaking down
France has avoided a credit rating downgrade from Moody's, though the agency issued a stark warning regarding the nation's governance and financial stability.
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Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Mass protests and street clashes across France lead to over 1,300 arrests as the political landscape shifts.
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Protests sweep France, Spain as masked mobs loot shops, clash with cops; 1,100 held
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French police arrest 135 people, says minister, as protests take place across country
French police make 135 arrests as nationwide demonstrations prompt curfews, metro closures, and security warnings.
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NFL shutters Paris fan experience as protests overshadow first France game
The NFL closes its Paris fan experience as widespread protests impact the historic first game in France.
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Violence flares in Paris after largely peaceful protests across France
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Hundreds of Thousands Protest Across France as Clashes Erupt in Paris
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Chart of the Week: French government and corporate bond yields are converging
French bond yields hit 2002 highs as widespread riots damage thousands of luxury shops and rattle global investors.
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Sporadic violence flares as hundreds of thousands protest in France
Mass demonstrations across France challenge President Macron as sporadic violence and clashes erupt in Paris.
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Gunman Kills One Near Paris in Suspected Attack on Immigrant Communities
A suspected racist attack near Paris has left one man dead and several others injured, including a twelve-year-old girl.
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France protests begin under heavy security as police seek to prevent fresh unrest
Massive demonstrations have swept through France, with over 100,000 marchers in Paris and clashes erupting in several other cities.
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Protests, marches unfolding across French cities as police seek to prevent violence
French police have deployed tear gas to block demonstrators from entering city centers amid widespread protests.
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Major museums, businesses shutter in France as massive protests expected
France faces widespread closures of major museums and businesses as police deploy in large numbers to manage anticipated massive protests.
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Ancient DNA shows Ice Age Europeans stayed connected across long distances
DNA from a 30,000-year-old woman found in a French cave indicates that Ice Age Europeans maintained vast genetic connections across the continent.
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63 Years Ago This Week, Félicette Became the First Cat in Space
October 2026 marks the 63rd anniversary of Félicette, a Parisian stray who became the first feline to travel into space.
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Paris museums close, stores put up barricades as France prepares for more protests
Paris museums including the Louvre have shut their doors and businesses have installed barricades as France prepares for a volatile weekend of protests.
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Live Updates: France Deploys Vast Security Force in Effort to Prevent More Riots
France deploys a vast security force as protests and widespread violence sweep the country amid broader European discontent.
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Will Europe’s Protests Mark a Turning Point?
France 24 reports Macron calls a racist terrorist attack in Trappes a turning point for France.
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Paris shuts museums and police deploy in big numbers for new protests across France
France mobilizes a massive security force and closes cultural sites as nationwide protests draw heavy international coverage.
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France is flashing euro crisis signals. This time, the fault lines are different
France is flashing euro crisis signals as bond turmoil and protests rattle European markets and draw scrutiny to the ECB.
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France, UK carry out joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise for first time
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France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
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France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
France is deploying 70,000 police officers this Saturday to mitigate potential civil unrest amidst major protests challenging President Macron.
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Macron says deadly shooting near Paris is a 'racist terrorist attack'
President Emmanuel Macron has labeled a deadly shooting in Trappes as a racist terrorist attack, sparking a broader debate on hate crimes in Europe.
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Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests
Widespread protests across France have led to museum closures and heavy police deployments as fears of violence and looting grow.
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France braces for another weekend of protests as authorities launch massive security operation
France faces heightened tensions ahead of another weekend of demonstrations as a massive security operation is launched.
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France Plans to Bolster Police Presence, Expecting New Protests
France is increasing security measures and preparing for a new wave of nationwide protests following a series of riots.
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The Tour de France Just Made the Anti-Pogačar Route for 2027
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French authorities deploy 70,000 officers for Saturday protests; Louvre and other museums closed
French authorities plan a nationwide deployment of 70,000 police officers ahead of upcoming Saturday protests.
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What do the protests in France look like from China? Internet users weigh in
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One person killed in shooting near Paris, French prime minister says
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Never-Exhibited Monet Sells for $56 Million at Sotheby’s
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What is Shamonda, the livestock virus found for the first time in a person in France?
France reports the first human case of the livestock pathogen Shamonda virus after a patient dies.