French President Emmanuel Macron begins a three-day tour of the Gulf on Monday aimed at securing additional fuel supplies for France while strengthening economic, defence and security ties with four key regional partners.
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The president began a three-day trip to Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, and Qatar on Monday, hoping to 'secure' France's energy supplies. But the Gulf monarchies, whose hydrocarbon exports have plummeted due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, have little more lev...
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After a weekend marked by urban violence, tourists in Paris remain cautious but are not changing their plans. Industry professionals, however, feared lasting repercussions....
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After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.' Paris police announced a curfew from 11 pm on Monday until 6 am Tuesday in certain areas. It also announced a ban on protesting in certain areas from...
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France imposed a partial curfew and banned demonstrations in parts of Paris on Monday, police said, as the government sought to restore order after some of the worst street violence in years....
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French shopkeepers are struggling to come to terms with the destruction left by a night of rioting and looting, with some fearing for the future of their businesses and employees....
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The City of Paris and the building's management are charged with 'manslaughter,' 'involuntary injury' and 'destruction by explosion or fire.' The disaster on Rue de Trévise left four dead and more than 200 injured and displaced....
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Saturday’s violent protests and looting across France have deepened Macron’s political isolation, raising questions over his authority.
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easyJet will launch two new routes to south-west France next summer, aimed at holidaymakers from the UK and France.
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Social media videos of French shopkeepers and locals taking matters into their own hands and fighting back against rioters have seen an outpouring of public support and solidarity....
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Rising borrowing costs and political uncertainty are putting France’s finances under pressure. Oxford Economics warns that a severe bond-market shock could push both France and Italy into recession in 2027, although a debt crisis remains outside its central forecast....
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It comes after cost-of-living protests descended into widespread violence and looting across France on Saturday. Clashes with police also continued on Sunday in some parts of the country....
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Demonstrators blocked the entrances to the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as tensions remained high following a weekend of protests, clashes and looting in France....
