France's 10-year bond yields surpassed the 5% mark during trading. This increase, by driving up the cost of borrowing for both businesses and households, is set to negatively impact economic activity.
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Images of young people looting shops and setting fire to public buildings in French cities last weekend have travelled around the world. The government has described those responsible as “scum” and accused ultra-left groups of organising an insurrection ahead of the 2027 presiden...
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Major French government websites, including the tax office, weather forecaster and multiple préfectures, were offline on Wednesday afternoon after an alert over 'critical vulnerabilities'....
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Paris police announced a new curfew in certain areas of the city from Wednesday night to Thursday morning, following weekend protests that descended into riots....
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A second round of protests has been called across France on Saturday, October 24th - here are the proposed routes for demos in Paris.
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Government debt in the eurozone rose to 88.8% of GDP in the second quarter of 2026, with Italy closing in on Greece, the most indebted member state, and France's debt climbing to 119.1% as its borrowing costs topped 5%....
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French president concludes his state visit by reinforcing the strategic partnership with Qatar. He declares his Gulf tour objectives achieved after securing a crucial gas deal with Qatar as he seeks to lower tensions over living costs in France....
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Talking France is back with a look back at what really happened during Saturday's protests, the country's increasing debt and - on a lighter note - the best French food festivals....
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India showcases sustainable, tech-driven farming and women’s empowerment at SIAL Paris 2026, as a new EU-India trade deal reshapes food ties.
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The government, along with centrist, right-wing and far-right parties, accused La France Insoumise of fueling violence. The president of the Sénat said Tuesday that the question of banning Jean-Luc Mélenchon's party 'can be raised.'...
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Macron told reporters that the conference will occur after the Israeli elections on October 27.
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This French woman is, to date, the only female 'returnee' from the Islamic State group to stand trial for an attempted murder committed in Syria. Her trial, which was originally scheduled for June 4 but postponed, opens Wednesday in Paris....
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French customers of Orange, and its low-cost subsidiary Sosh, reported network problems on Wednesday affecting mobile calls, text messages and internet connections....
