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High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement - Reuters
High school students in Paris' deprived suburbs spark national protest movement Reuters
October 3, 2026Fires break out at French schools as students protest nationwide
The French government holds a crisis meeting as demonstrations grow and become violent in places.
October 1, 2026More than 400 detained as France student protests escalate
Students have been protesting conditions and resources in high schools since last week.
September 29, 2026Fires and blockades as students stage school protests across France
More than 400 people, mainly minors, were arrested on Tuesday, the country's interior minister says.
September 29, 2026French PM warns against escalation of school protests after 164 arrested
Students are protesting over issues such as overcrowded classes, but the prime minister has condemned reports of violence.
September 28, 2026'She's back': Fans dance, sing and cry after Céline Dion's comeback concert in Paris
Thousands turned out to witness Céline Dion perform in Paris on Saturday, her first show after a six year illness-induced hiatus.
September 13, 2026Digne completes move to PSG from Aston Villa
France international Lucas Digne has completed his move from Aston Villa to European champions Paris St-Germain.
August 9, 2026Planes sent to tackle wildfires of 'exceptional scale' near Paris
It was the first time firefighting planes had been sent up from the normally drier and hotter south of the country to tackle fires in the Paris region.
July 13, 2026Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
June 24, 2026Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial for rape
French prosecutors confirm Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi will stand trial for rape, in accusations dating back to 2023.
June 19, 2026Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTech - Reuters
Europe frets about US AI as tech world flocks to France for G7, VivaTech Reuters
June 17, 2026French singer Patrick Bruel faces rape charges
Bruel has been placed under judicial investigation, which means an examining magistrate will look more deeply into the case.
June 10, 2026Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open - Reuters
Zverev tears down the wall to enter Grand Slam winners' circle at French Open Reuters
June 7, 2026'I had the best and worst moments of my life on this court' - Zverev triumphs at last
Four years after exiting the French Open in a wheelchair, Alexander Zverev leaves it as the Roland Garros champion.
June 7, 2026Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France - Reuters
Bouygues-led consortium signs $23.44 billion deal to buy SFR from Altice France Reuters
June 6, 2026Oil prices ease as US pauses Project Freedom to seek deal with Iran
President Donald Trump raised hopes of an agreement between the US and Iran after days of escalation.
May 6, 2026Thousands of Parisians evacuated as WW2 bomb detonated
Residents within a 450m radius of the device were told to leave their homes while it was neutralised.
April 19, 2026Palestinians hand over suspect in 1982 attack on Jewish restaurant in Paris
Hicham Harb is suspected of directing the attack in the Rue des Rosiers and acting as one of the gunmen who shot at diners.
April 17, 2026France's Muslim gathering ban overturned by courts
The Paris police department had argued that the four-day gathering was a security threat because it could be a target of terrorism.
April 3, 2026Céline Dion announces comeback shows in Paris after incurable diagnosis
The star was diagnosed with a rare condition that affects her singing voice and her ability to walk.
March 30, 2026Three arrested in Paris after attempted bomb attack outside Bank of America
France's anti-terrorism prosecutor's office said it had immediately taken over the investigation.
March 29, 2026Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary
Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.
March 16, 2026Louvre museum director resigns months after high-profile heist
Laurence des Carrs submitted her resignation to President Emmanel Macron, who said it was "an act of responsibility".
February 25, 2026Paris St Germain's Hakimi to face trial for rape - Reuters
Paris St Germain's Hakimi to face trial for rape Reuters
February 24, 2026