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France’s interior minister has warned of a “very high risk of public disorder” and announced the deployment of around 70,000 police officers for a new wave of protests this weekend. France has been rocked by widespread anger over the...
France has been rocked by widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality.
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No protester sets out expecting a friend to be arrested, injured or caught in a confrontation with the police. Yet when that happens, the reasons for returning to the streets can change. People may return not only because of the cause...
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Authorities vow firm action against violence as yellow vest and student movements announce widespread demonstrations.
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François Picard is pleased to welcome Dr Joseph Downing, Senior Lecturer in International Relations and Politics at Aston University. In modern France, the politics of insecurity increasingly extends beyond questions of crime and public...
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As the 2026 midterm elections approach, divisions within the MAGA camp are becoming increasingly visible. From the war in Iran and rising fuel prices to the Epstein files, several of Trump’s decisions are fuelling divisions among his...
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Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe should be allowed to move on after apology to China, says French football federation chief.
Tear gas was fired at demonstrators and more than 100 people were arrested across France, as the authorities attempted to prevent a repeat of the riots and looting that rocked the country last weekend. Interior minister Laurent Nunez...
The French Senate has approved a bill forcing those involved in violent protests to pay damages up to €10,000
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Despite the headlines, data suggest there have been fewer protests than average this year
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Harrison Stetler The bad habits Emmanuel Macron will pass on to his successor.
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Macron and his centrist government have faced criticism for failing to address students’ grievances since high school blockades began in mid-September
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African," prosecutors said on...
Prosecutor Olivier Christen said suspect admitted that he chose the location because it was 'a hotbed for Islamists'.
He admitted targeting people who appeared Muslim, African or North African.
A man suspected of a gun attack in the Paris suburbs last week, killing one person and wounding seven including a child, has admitted to "targeting individuals who appeared to be Muslim, African, or North African,"...
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Albania has unleashed a sweeping crackdown on violent protests amid nationwide unrest, following France’s lead with steep fines
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Young people in Germany will take to the streets this weekend to demand education and action on climate change. Politicians warn that the protests could become violent, as in France, but the situations are different.
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One large ski chalet in the French Alps and 17 strangers. An organised trip for solo travellers is a leap into the unknown Everyone had their reasons for joining the trip. Louisa from south London was putting her life back together...
The World Judo Tour returns to Abu Dhabi with Day 1 wins The Abu Dhabi Grand Slam kicked off with historic gold for Azerbaijan's Konul Aliyeva, another title for Balabay Aghayev and stunning victories from Tihea Topolovec and Sukhrob...
It’s not clear whether Leo, who has been critical of the Trump administration, has mailed off his ballot yet. Covered by 5 outlets: 3 lean left, 1 are centre, 1 lean right.
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Pope Leo XIV may not only be the first American to lead the Catholic Church, but he may also be the first American to lead the Catholic Church who votes in an American election.
Pope Leo XIV requested an Illinois ballot to his Vatican City address.
<p>He may be the leader of the Catholic church, but Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV is still a registered voter in Illinois and requested a mail ballot for the midterm elections.</p><p>That's according to the Will County...
In tonight's edition, concern is growing in Tunisia as the families of several men who travelled to Russia for work or study are still searching for an answer about the fate of their loved ones forcibly conscripted to the war in...
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This week in Across Africa: in Ivory Coast, severe housing shortage has fueled demand for land, creating opportunities for fraudsters selling fake properties and non-existent plots. Also, Kenya’s women are changing the game. From the...
Medical staff and residents at a treatment centre in Ituri danced and sang to celebrate a first since May: the centre is no longer treating any confirmed Ebola cases.
Tens of thousands of US citizens have fled the United States since Donald Trump's return to power two years ago. Given the language and a shared history, Ireland has been among the top choices for Americans looking for an alternative....
Booker Prize-winning author Ian McEwan sits down with Olivia Salazar-Winspear to discuss the 22nd century society he created in "What We Can Know", as his latest novel is translated into French. While his characters grapple with the...
The United States has fired its top military planner, The Atlantic reported Wednesday, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to resume large-scale strikes against Iran. Army Lieutenant General Brett...
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India's food industry feeds more than a billion people every day. But ensuring that what reaches consumers is safe has become an increasingly difficult challenge. The country has witnessed a rise in cases of food adulteration, with...
A recommendation to increase the minimum wage by 2.8% is agreed by Senator Elaine Millar.
The French government is looking for new ways to calm social unrest ahead of more planned demonstrations over the cost of living this weekend. The minimum wage was set to increase on January 1, 2027. Now, officials...
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Her plan to depart in February, months before the end of an eight-year term, sets in motion a selection process among European leaders for a new central bank president. Christine Lagarde will leave the post in February, nine months...
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down from her post several months early, in order to have more "freedom to engage on matters that are not monetary policy." The comments will fuel...
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde will step down on February 7, 2027. 🗓️ Who do you think will take over the central bank for the 21 countries in the European zone? 🇪🇺
A potentially historic drop for Alphabet’s stock is dragging the US market lower after the company behind Google and YouTube reported weaker growth than analysts expected.
Christine Lagarde's decision to step down early as European Central Bank president brings an abrupt end to a mostly successful chapter at an institution she was never expected to lead. Senior European Economics...
Wednesday's deadly train crash has dealt a serious blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. Covered by 5 outlets: 1 lean left, 4 are centre.
A deadly train collision in central Spain — the country's second deadly train crash within a year — has sparked protests in Madrid. Around 500 demonstrators gathered outside the transport ministry on Wednesday night,...
Wednesday's deadly train crash has dealt a serious blow to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s campaign. The accident in Toledo province killed 69 people and came just nine months after another deadly crash on the...
Spain faces fresh concerns about rail safety after a second high-speed train crash this year killed 69 people
It is the second collision on the same line this year
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North Korea has tested attack drones, cruise missiles and rocket launchers at a weapons demonstration, state media reported Friday, as Kim Jong Un called for faster development of military drone and artificial intelligence technology....
What in the name of political free speech is off-limits? Can you say whatever you want on the campaign trail, no matter how false or racist?