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EU leaders push for budget deal by December
EU leaders face deadline to agree on 2028-2034 budget before December summit.
EUobserver · 1m
Oxfam France sues government over tax inequality
Oxfam France claims tax system unfairly benefits billionaires while underfunding public services.
France24 · 1m
Nvidia invests in Doctolib and three French AI firms
American chipmaker Nvidia announces minority stakes in four French technology companies, including medical platform Doctolib, as it expands its European AI presence.
RFI · 2m

Macron and Merz too weak to seal EU budget deal
France and Germany hold the keys to breaking the EU budget deadlock, but domestic political pressure leaves both leaders reluctant to compromise.
POLITICO · 2m
France and Chad rebuild defence ties after two-year split
Emmanuel Macron hosts Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to formalise a renewed defence partnership, two years after Chad ordered French forces to leave.
RFI · 2m
France toughens fight against foreign interference
France is stepping up defences against cyberattacks and foreign meddling as it prepares for presidential elections.
RFI · 2m
France seizes Russian oil tanker in Indian Ocean
French navy boards the DF Peak, a Benin-flagged vessel on the EU sanctions list, in a major operation against Russia's shadow fleet hundreds of kilometres south of Réunion Island.
RFI · 2m
French Students Rally as Protests Grow
Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests intensify.
France24 · 1m
France High School Students Plan New Protests
French high school students begin fresh protests on Oct 13 to demand better school conditions after government offers minimal concessions.
The Straits Times · 1m

France School Protests Reflect Deep Societal Crisis
French student protests reveal economic and political instability beyond education demands.
EUobserver · 1m
Protests against failing school system continue in France
French students protest crumbling school infrastructure and underfunded education despite government promises.
Dw · 1m

French students demand schools that work
Hundreds of thousands of French students are blockading schools to protest crumbling buildings, massive class sizes, and staff shortages. The government is scrambling to respond.
The New Yorker · 3m

Student Protests Spread Across France
Thousands arrested as student protests grow nationwide.
Straight Arrow · 1m

France's debt crisis stirs euro ghosts
Surging borrowing costs and political dysfunction in France are raising fears of contagion across the eurozone, 15 years after the last sovereign debt crisis.
POLITICO · 2m

Macron impresses OpenAI's Altman on AI policy
Sam Altman singles out Emmanuel Macron as the world leader most thoughtful about artificial intelligence, as France's president prepares to leave office.
POLITICO · 1m
Paris Police Chief Warns Student Protests Out of Control
Paris police chief says student protests in France are out of control, urging peaceful action to avoid violence.
The Straits Times · 1m

French students escalate protests over school conditions
Thousands arrested as high school demonstrations spread nationwide over teacher shortages, crumbling buildings and inadequate resources.
TIME · 2m

Macron's Climate Calendar Confusion
Macron's climate summit schedule creates uncertainty over his COP31 attendance.
POLITICO · 1m

Trump, world leaders gather for UN assembly
Nearly 130 heads of state convene in New York for the UN General Assembly, with Trump signalling a potential Iran deal and signing a security pact on Greenland.
CNBC · 2m

Pope warns AI could create 'paradise of machines'
Pope Leo XIV opens his first state visit to France in 18 years by warning that artificial intelligence and other modern threats risk undermining human dignity.
NPR · 2m

Pope praises young people at Paris Mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in Paris attended by an estimated 700,000 people, praising young Catholics for their energy and commitment.
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France's schools erupt as police clash with protesting students
High school students across France clashed with riot police on Friday over classroom conditions and funding cuts, with 2,000 arrests and 400 schools closed.
Daily Maverick · 1m

Half of UK backs EU return, Burnham considers options
A new poll shows 49 percent of voters support rejoining the EU, as the prime minister signals he could propose it in Labour's next manifesto.
The Independent · 2m

Trump forces Europe to release 100m barrels of diesel
G7 leaders agree to flood markets with strategic reserves after Trump threatens to ban US exports to the bloc.
The Independent · 2m

Pope Leo XIV Visits France
Pope Leo XIV arrives in France for first papal visit in 18 years.
Brut · 1m

France proposes oil release under US pressure
France suggests releasing 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to head off US export restrictions, but Germany resists.
POLITICO · 1m

G7 prepares emergency diesel talks
Rich nations to meet Friday on releasing oil reserves after US pressure over rising fuel costs.
POLITICO · 1m

Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace
Macron hosts Milei at Élysée Palace for investment talks.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Pope Leo warns of 'paradise of machines' in France
Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France by warning that artificial intelligence and other scientific advances risk undermining human dignity.
NPR · 2m

France's campaign spirals as crises pile up
School violence, antisemitic allegations and debt fears are roiling the French presidential race, with populist candidates dominating the chaos.
POLITICO · 2m

Trump forces Europe to release 100m barrels of diesel
G7 leaders agree to release strategic reserves after Trump threatens to cut off US diesel supplies to the bloc.
The Independent · 2m

Europe awaits its Milei moment
Europe's leaders scramble to avoid financial collapse as Milei's Argentina model sparks debate.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m

Macron: Hormuz Strait Underestimated
Macron says Hormuz Strait was underestimated in global energy crisis.
ABC7 New York · 1m

Macron and Carney pledge closer France-Canada ties
French and Canadian leaders meet in French territory off Canada's coast to strengthen relations amid Trump tensions and trade disputes.
the Guardian · 1m

Macron tells Trump: fix the Hormuz Strait crisis
French president says energy crisis was underestimated and calls for coordinated action on Ukraine, AI and Middle East tensions.
ABC News · 3m

Pope warns the world against losing humanity to AI
Pope Leo XIV cautions that artificial intelligence poses a threat to human dignity, comparing it to historical exploitation as he begins a four-day visit to France.
BBC News · 2m

David Muir Talks With Macron
David Muir interviews French President Emmanuel Macron on Iran war, energy crisis, and AI risks.
ABC News · 1m

France Budget Proposal Sparks Student Protests
French prime minister faces violent student protests over austerity measures in 2027 budget proposal.
Foreign Policy · 1m

Trump heads to UN as Iran war enters eighth month
President Trump travels to New York for the 81st UN General Assembly, where he will address global leaders and meet with allies impacted by the ongoing conflict with Iran.
ABC News · 3m

Pope Leo XIV Ends French Apostolic Journey
Pope Leo XIV completes fifth international trip to France with farewell ceremony in Metz.
Vaticannews · 1m

Canada and France deepen ties amid oil crisis
Canada and France boost economic and defense partnerships as Iran war disrupts oil supplies
Fortune · 1m

Aztec manuscript returns to Mexico after 200 years
Mexico gets back 16th-century Aztec manuscript loaned by France for 200 years
Malay Mail · 1m

Macron sounds alarm on Russian hybrid attacks
France's president orders urgent defences against Russian drones and cyber-attacks as UK opposition demands the same response.
the Guardian · 1m

Pope Leo's first day in France
The pontiff meets Macron, visits UNESCO, and draws 80,000 young people to a prayer vigil.
Vaticannews · 1m

Pope urges France to champion peace and multilateralism
Pope Leo XIV calls on France to pursue disarming peace through dialogue, justice, and respect for human dignity.
Vaticannews · 1m

Aztec codex returns to Mexico after 186 years
A centuries-old manuscript depicting the Aztec civilization and Spanish conquest goes on display in Mexico City for the first time since 1840.
BBC News · 1m

Russia's hybrid attacks on Europe are intensifying
French President Macron warns of escalating Russian sabotage, cyberattacks, and drone strikes targeting European infrastructure and NATO resolve.
BBC News · 1m