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France on edge as fresh nationwide protests begin amid last-minute restrictions

As France readies itself for another day of nationwide protests, the government's efforts to prevent renewed violence have prompted criticism from some.

Euronews · Oct 24

'The Chinese Have Become Too Rich': French Protester Claims Asian-Owned Shops Are Targeted Over Luxury Cars and Clothes

A viral video has fuelled claims that Asian-owned shops were targeted during unrest in France, but available reporting does not establish attackers' motives or ethnic targeting.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Euronews press review: French newspapers dissect weekend of unrest and rioting

French newspapers examine the causes of a weekend of unrest, questioning the police response, violence and examining the role of the ultra-left.

Euronews · Oct 19

French Supermarket Hack: Some Freezer Defrost Cycles Extended to Eight Hours To Delay Alarms, Report Says

Attackers reportedly altered refrigeration controllers at French supermarkets, extending defrost cycles and delaying alarms. Hundreds of shops discarded food as authorities investigated the intrusion, reported fires and losses.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Niger intelligence agents expelled from France in sign of diplomatic strain

Two Nigerien intelligence officers were forced to leave France last month, French daily Le Monde has revealed, with one agent suspected of monitoring opposition figures on French soil. It is the latest sign of the deterioration in relations between the two countries since Niger’s 2023 military coup.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 9

Should we be worried about a plague outbreak in Russia?

PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, October 6: The death of a researcher in Siberia, reportedly from the plague, sparks concern despite Russian authorities' denial. But first: French high school protesters are promising "Act 3" of their protest movement against learning conditions. Also, Le Monde speaks to the editor of Russian independent…

France 24 · Oct 6

France’s purchasing power crisis: Navigating the pinch

With looming elections and a draft budget that aims to address a €305.7bn financing requirement, French households are increasingly in the red. Will wages ever manage to outpace energy inflation?

France 24 · Oct 1

What Marine Le Pen’s senate wins mean for the far-right in France’s presidential elections

IN FOCUS: The National Rally quadrupled its number of seats in the Senate and the election was hailed a wild success by Marine Le Pen. James C. Reynolds explores what this means for French politics

The Independent UK · Sep 28

France Is Facing Its Smallest Wine Harvest In Nearly 70 Years. Falling Demand Is Adding To The Pressure To Producers.

Heatwaves and drought have cut France's 2026 wine production to nearly 34 million hectoliters, extending a run of weak harvests.

International Business Times · Sep 21

The 'Canaduropean' Union: Canada an associate member of the EU?

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, September 17: Will Canada become an associate member of the EU? Commissioner Ursula von der Leyen floated the idea in a speech but did not give any details about what it would entail. The press is reacting with scepticism. Also, Le Monde profiles some of the…

France 24 · Sep 17