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The Latest Breaking News from France

France plunged into chaos as prime minister loses confidence vote

Francois Bayrou forced to resign after just nine months, leaving Macron without solution to rising national debt

The Independent UK

France on the brink of losing third prime minister in 12 months

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The Independent UK

French doctor goes on trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients, killing 12

Péchier maintains his innocence but is alleged to have contaminated medicine which caused the deaths of 12 victims.

Euronews

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The history of strikes in union and political movements in France

The “bloquons tout” (“block everything”) movement has called for a nationwide shutdown on September 10 to protest the French government’s policies, and Jean-Luc Mélénchon, the leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party, is calling for a “general strike”. This concept played a major role in the revolutionary rhetoric of the early…

The Conversation

Foreign actors amplifying calls to 'block everything' in France

French authorities say they have not detected any large-scale, coordinated foreign interference ahead of nationwide "Let's block everything" protests on 10 September, though some overseas actors are attempting to amplify the mobilisation online.

Radio France Internationale

French PM Bayrou ousted in no-confidence vote: What’s next?

PM Francois Bayrou lost the vote, but a deadlock in Parliament means France might struggle to find a replacement.

Al Jazeera

French Prime Minister François Bayrou loses crucial confidence vote in parliament

The centrist leader, who became France’s fourth head of government in less than two years, lost his gamble after calling an unprecedented confidence vote over his austerity plans to rein in the country’s ballooning public deficit.

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Everything You Need to Know About 'The White Lotus' Season 4: Location, Cast and More

Discover 'The White Lotus' Season 4: Renewed for 2026, reportedly set in France with potential Four Seasons hotels, returning cast speculations and a new musical direction.

International Business Times UK

Appeal Trial Of France's Le Pen To Begin In January 2026: Court

The appeal trial in the embezzlement case of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen will take place from January 13 to February 12, 2026, the Paris appeals court said Monday, in a potential boost to her hopes of standing in the 2027 presidential election.

International Business Times

French political crisis threatens country's influence over the EU

France’s political paralysis is shaking the EU: chronic instability and unpopular budget cuts weaken Paris’ influence just as Italy under Meloni gains ground, pushing for key EU roles and shaping the bloc’s future while France struggles at home.

Euronews

Why is France once again on the brink of collapse – and can Macron survive?

The swift and unexpected departure of Sebastien Lecornu comes amid a deepening political crisis in France

The Independent UK

Olav Kooij confirmed for Decathlon-CMA CGM as French team creates powerful sprint unit for 2026 and beyond

Daan Hoole, Robbe Ghys and Cees Bol to back Kooij in Tour de France sprints ambitions, with Tobias Lund Andresen signed as second sprinter

Cycling News

France’s confidence vote rattles bonds, leaves stocks unmoved

While equities shrugged off the latest political drama in Paris, the bond market’s sharp move higher could indicate investors are bracing for a deeper test of Europe’s fiscal stability.

Euronews

What's behind France's current political crisis?

French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a confidence vote on Monday, which he is expected to lose, plunging the euro zone's second largest economy deeper into political crisis. Here's a quick rundown of how the country got here and what we might expect from the vote.

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Euronews

Germany loses top spot for EU country with the most asylum requests

France and Spain received more asylum applications in the first half of 2025 than Germany, with more Venezuelan and fewer Syrian applications partly responsible.

Euronews

Inflation projections for Europe in 2026: Which countries will have the highest and lowest rates?

Euronews Business takes a closer look at the ECB and OECD inflation projections for the euro area and wider Europe in 2025 and 2026.

International Business Times

French Parliament Set To Eject PM In Blow To Macron

France's parliament is expected to oust Prime Minister Francois Bayrou on Monday after just nine months in office, plunging the key EU member into new political uncertainty and creating a painful dilemma for President Emmanuel Macron.

International Business Times

ECB Set To Hold Rates Steady With Eye On France Crisis

The European Central bank is expected to hold interest rates steady again this week with inflation under control and US tariff tensions easing, even as France's political crisis presents a new headache.

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Radio France Internationale

Future of French government up in the air ahead of confidence vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has called a high-stakes confidence vote for 8 September, warning the nation's future is on the line. His €43.8 billion austerity plan includes cutting public holidays, freezing spending, and raising taxes – suggestions which have sparked fierce backlash across the political spectrum.

The Guardian - UK

France 57-10 South Africa: Women’s Rugby World Cup – as it happened

France run in nine tries to spank a much-changed South Africa with both teams progressing to the last eight.

Euronews

Vote of confidence and calls for blockades: a turbulent week ahead in France

Barring a major surprise, François Bayrou’s government is expected to fall this week, with calls for a nationwide blockade on Wednesday also underway.

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10 Bucket List Destinations With Senior Discounts You Didn’t Know About

Here are 10 unforgettable destinations that not only belong on your bucket list, but also offer senior-friendly savings to help stretch your dollar.

The Guardian - UK

Farage rows back on promise to stop small boats within two weeks if he becomes PM – as it happened

Reform UK leader clarifies that, if he wins election, he will have to wait until law passed to deport people more quickly, which could take months

The Guardian - UK

The French government is on the brink – and Le Pen is the only winner

The prime minister, François Bayrou, seems doomed. Will he take Macron with him, asks Paul Taylor of the European Policy Centre

The Guardian - UK

France’s political crisis reveals deep rift between the people and their politicians

The likely fall of prime minister François Bayrou exposes a political malaise that is likely to sour French politics well beyond the 2027 presidential election as the far right exploits the moment

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