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Macron denounces deadly shooting near Paris as 'racist terrorist attack'
One of the wounded, who is of North African origin, is reportedly in 'critical condition.'
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Gunman kills one and wounds five in suspected terror attack in town outside Paris
One person died and five were seriously injured after a gunman opened fire in a town outside Paris on Friday, in what is believed to be a racist attack. Anti-terror police are investigating....
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France slips into contraction as Europe’s growth slows: How bad could it get?
France’s private sector contracted this month, dragging eurozone business activity growth to a four-month low amid political uncertainty and high energy costs....
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French kids use AI far more than their parents think, survey finds
A new YouGov survey has found parents in France underestimate their children’s use of AI. While 40% of 11- to 12-year-olds report using general-purpose AI services like ChatGPT weekly, only 26% of parents realise their children are engaging with the technology....
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Eurozone business activity grows more slowly in October
While an S&P Global survey reported growth in October, ranking 'among some of the best performances seen over the past three years,' it was lower than September, due to drops in France's service sector and 'inflationary pressures.'...
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Macron resumes control of France's public order response amid social protests and criticism
Ahead of protests that the authorities fear could turn violent, the French president announced that only demonstrations organized by trade unions will be allowed, with 'the general recommendation' being to avoid protests in the coming days....
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Transport disruption and electricity blackouts as storms hit western France
Hundreds of thousands of households were without power on Friday morning, and transport was seriously disrupted, after Storm Austen hit western France....
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In India, pro-government media and far-right networks capitalize on France's October 17 riots
Hindu nationalists from the Bharatiya Janata Party and their supporters, along with numerous television channels, have seized on the violence in France to attack the Cockroach People's Party movement in India....
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France hands out swift verdicts in fast-track justice after riots
French courts have swiftly handed out verdicts, including orders to serve jail time, in fast-track justice for defendants accused over the rioting that erupted on the sidelines of protests at the weekend....
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Europe Today: France braces for fresh protests as EU leaders seek Hungary reset
France is bracing for another weekend of protests after last week’s demonstrations turned violent, as the government faces pressure to restore order. Meanwhile, EU leaders visit Hungary amid hopes of a reset in relations, while Serbia’s snap election puts President Aleksandar Vuč...
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Bill to make vandals pay for damage advances in wake of France's unrest
France has taken a further step towards making people financially responsible for damage they cause during urban riots in the wake of last weekend's unrest, when largely peaceful demonstrations over the cost of living were marred by widespread looting and destruction of public pr...
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Oil tops $114 as European shares fall and Kering tumbles
Rising energy prices added to inflation concerns as European shares fell and Kering tumbled on weak Gucci sales. An AI sell-off drove investors towards US bonds, while France’s borrowing costs remained above 5%....
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France bans multiple protests ahead of Saturday, raising concern for rule of law
Ahead of another day of protests this Saturday, and amid fears of renewed violence and looting, restrictions on freedom of movement and assembly have multiplied, drawing sharp criticism from civil liberties groups....
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Concerns grow over the future of Halle Saint-Pierre, a major Paris venue for outsider art
After the abrupt withdrawal of its funding by the City of Paris in 2026 and with relations between the two sides severely deteriorated, the cultural center is in limbo as it tries to find a new leader....
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Mélenchon wants to erase France's debt. What are the precedents for that?
While the radical decision has already happened in France's history, it has only ever been implemented at times of war or revolution, and after lengthy negotiations with creditors....
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Brognon and Rollin duo win 2026 Marcel Duchamp contemporary art prize
Paris-based artists David Brognon, who is Belgian, and Stéphanie Rollin, who is Luxembourgish, have won the 26th edition of the prestigious award.
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France's new ambassador to the US takes post after stalled approval
Aurélien Lechevallier officially took up his post this week. His appointment had been delayed due to a diplomatic spat between Paris and Washington.
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Monet painting sells for €50 million, setting French auction record
Sotheby's estimated 'Iris' at between €22 and €30 million, 'the highest valuation ever given to a painting offered at auction in France,' when presenting the sale. It was painted by Claude Monet in his twilight years....