France braces for nationwide protests and strikes on 5 November
Hundreds of thousands were expected to march as unions called workers out across public services, while authorities prepared a nationwide police deployment.
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Macron calls deadly shooting near Paris a ‘racist terrorist attack’
One person was killed and five were wounded in Trappes and nearby La Verrière on 23 October. French prosecutors are investigating whether the shooting was terrorism-related and...
Macron calls for limits on Saturday protests as French cities impose bans
President Emmanuel Macron said non-union protest requests should be refused for Saturday, October 24, as authorities imposed outright bans in Lyon and Marseille and restricted...
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Paris police restrict gatherings at central sites as France braces for protests
Gatherings are barred at the Élysée Palace, Bastille Square and other central Paris locations on Thursday. President Emmanuel Macron also rebuked foreign leaders over their...
Macron visits Saudi Arabia as Riyadh pledges additional diesel to France
The French president met Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an unscheduled stop in Riyadh. The Élysée said Saudi Arabia agreed to provide additional diesel, but gave no...
Macron rebukes foreign leaders over claims about France’s unrest
The French president said foreign leaders had made ‘unacceptable and even stupid’ comments about violence during protests, and claimed some had been influenced by AI-generated...
Netanyahu blames France protests on ‘extremist Islam’ without offering evidence
The Israeli prime minister criticised French leaders after weekend unrest and urged them to fight extremists. France is preparing a larger police deployment for further protests.
Macron reaches Qatar as Gulf partners pledge more diesel for France
The French presidency says commitments from the UAE, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia amount to 295,000 tonnes a month as Macron holds energy and security talks in Doha.
Trump blames migrants for France unrest at Kansas rally as protests spread
The US president used the unrest to warn voters about immigration, while reports describe protests driven by living costs, fuel prices and concerns about schools.
France announces city curfews as Macron orders response to weekend unrest
Partial curfews were announced for Paris, Lille and Lyon after widespread violence. President Emmanuel Macron asked his interior minister to review street safety and pursue...
IllustrationMacron faces criticism after riot address and keeps interior minister in post
French politicians across the spectrum criticised Emmanuel Macron’s response to weekend unrest. He rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s offer to resign and asked him to...
French prime minister seeks local curfews after unrest, keeps emergency powers open
Sébastien Lecornu said targeted curfews could help restore order after a violent weekend, while a state of emergency remained an option if needed.
France asks local authorities to impose partial curfews after weekend unrest
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu requested localised measures for some cities on 19 October after protests turned violent. The cities and curfew hours were not specified.
French bonds and shares fall after weekend protests unsettle investors
French government borrowing costs rose and Paris shares fell on Monday after a weekend of violent protests, adding to concerns about the country's finances and political outlook.
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Macron rejects interior minister’s resignation after unrest across France
Laurent Nuñez remains interior minister after submitting his resignation on Sunday. Macron has demanded transparency over security failures and new policing methods.
Macron denounces France’s rioting, vows rioters will ‘pay for their crimes’
President expresses anger and shame over violence, announces crisis unit and urges local authorities to protect shops after unrest
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Macron calls for calm after protests turn to riots across France
The French president urged order after Saturday’s marches over prices and public services gave way to looting and fires in several cities.
France riots: 1,800 arrested as cost-of-living protests turn violent
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez confirms more than 500 officers hurt and 'considerable' damage as government accuses far-left groups of fomenting unrest.