France blames Iran for cyberattack on supermarket fridges
French officials attributed the October attack affecting about 700 supermarkets to an Iranian cyber unit. The incident spoiled food, caused fires and prompted sanctions plans and a...
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France protest turnout estimates diverge as strikes disrupt services
The Interior Ministry put participation at about 600,000, while union CGT claimed nearly 1.6 million. The nationwide action also affected schools, trains and the Eiffel Tower.
EU court bars organic labels for unauthorised CBD foods
CBD-based and CBD-enriched foods must first receive EU market authorisation to qualify for organic certification, according to the court’s ruling reported by POLITICO.
France’s National Assembly rejects 2027 budget as strikes disrupt services
Lawmakers voted unanimously against adopting the government’s draft on November 4, as unions held nationwide strikes the next day over wages and public services.
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.
Lee says low growth caused Europe’s unrest; Korea must learn
At a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Lee Jae Myung said prolonged low economic growth was the “biggest and most fundamental” cause of protests across Europe and urged South Korea...
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...
IllustrationFrench 10-year bond yield briefly tops 5% amid budget deadlock
France’s benchmark borrowing rate reached a level last seen in 2002 as lawmakers faced pressure over the 2027 budget and protests continued.
IllustrationFrench parliamentary inquiry proposed as blame for riots remains disputed
National Assembly president Yaël Braun-Pivet has proposed an inquiry into how the 17 October riots were organised, while the government prepares a major security operation for...
France backs UNESCO appeal for young people to help shape peace decisions
Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot backed an appeal drafted by young representatives from 135 countries that calls for a greater role in political and conflict-prevention decisions.
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.
Dollar slips on AI investment worries as euro edges up despite French unrest
The dollar index fell 0.27% on October 20 as investors questioned the profitability of AI investment, while the euro gained even as unrest in France weighed on sentiment.
France’s prime minister says local officials may order more curfews after calm night
Sébastien Lecornu said prefects would coordinate with mayors on further targeted restrictions on 20 October, after police reported no major incidents overnight.
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...
France summons Vinted and other marketplaces over suspected looted goods listings
French ministers called online marketplaces to a meeting after suspected listings appeared following weekend looting. Vinted says it has removed potentially linked items and...
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 seeks security arrangements for southern Lebanon after UNIFIL
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned against a security vacuum as Lebanon weighs how to maintain an international presence when the UN mission ends in 2026.
Gabriel Attal renews call for local social media blocks during French riots
The former French prime minister wants temporary restrictions in areas affected by riots, but the proposal’s legal path remains unclear.