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The Guardian - UK · Oct 14

700 supermarkets hit, millions lost: France warns refrigeration cyberattacks may persist

A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at supermarkets in France has led to significant disruptions in food supply chains. The attack, which occurred on Monday, affected approximately 700 supermarkets, causing spoilage and financial losses. Authorities warn that the cyber threats might still be active, urging retailers to enhance their security measures.…

The Times of India · Oct 14

Iranian chess grandmaster Mitra Hejazipour: 'The regime can no longer stop this movement'

Mitra Hejazipour: "Mehsa Amini's death was the beginning of the end of this regime. We know that during these years, many people have been killed and imprisoned by this regime, but this was a turning point for Iran."

Euronews · Oct 14

French journalist Natacha Polony joins growing field of 2027 presidential hopefuls

She is stepping away from her role as an observer to make herself "useful" to her country, denouncing a France mired in "chaos", amid a debt crisis, "tragic" unrest in secondary schools and a "total lack of prospects."

Euronews · Oct 14

French student protesters are being 'exploited' by political forces, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that France's student protesters are being "exploited" by political forces ahead of the country's presidential election in April 2027. Hard-left candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon participated in a Paris demonstration while hard-right frontrunner Marine Le Pen voiced support for the police deployed to protests.

France 24 · Oct 14

France and Chad sign 'renewed' defence partnership following two-year hiatus

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis".

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14

French school protests: a rite of passage – and the result of genuine concerns

Across France, school students have taken to the streets to protest about teacher shortages, dilapidated school buildings and long school days.

The Conversation · Oct 14

French National Assembly moves to overhaul response to sexual violence and abuse

France has taken a step towards overhauling how it tackles sexual violence after MPs passed a sweeping bill without a single vote against. It would create specialist police units and courts, abuse checks in schools and leave for victims – but protections for foreign women were dropped and the cost…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 14

As the US and China race ahead in AI, France carves its own path with Nvidia’s help

Nvidia bets almost $10 billion in Europe as Paris pushes for AI sovereignty.

Euronews · Oct 14

Why Brittany Ferries has axed historic UK to France ferry route after four decades

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The Independent UK · Oct 14