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France’s main problem is its inability to reduce public debt, economist says

French economist Nicolas Bouzou says France's economic growth is not "strong" enough to sustain the country's welfare state.

Euronews · Oct 12

Matildas boss's update on Sam Kerr ankle, staff changes

Matildas mentor Joe Montemurro has addressed Sam Kerr ankle issues ahead of Australia's clash against Haiti in France.

AAP · Oct 12

Sunil Bharti Mittal to receive France’s highest civilian honour from President Macron

Sunil Bharti Mittal has been named a Knight of France’s National Order of the Legion of Honour. This recognition acknowledges his contributions to enhancing economic connections between India and France. The award ceremony will take place at the French Embassy in New Delhi on October 28. Mittal has played a…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

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Europe Today: Trump claims Ukraine-Russia energy ceasefire as Baltics stay on alert

Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine have agreed an energy ceasefire. Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it was news to him. As he addresses the Warsaw Security Forum, we hear from Latvia's FM Baiba Braže, Doha after a deadly Riyadh airport attack, and France's debt fears.

Euronews · Oct 12

Glucksmann wins French left primary to run as alternative to Melenchon

Centre-right politician Raphael Glucksmann has won France’s primary of the left to become the its candidate in next year's presidential elections, positioning himself as the centre-left’s main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon in the face of the rise of far right leader Marine Le Pen.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 12

France's far-left presidential candidate cheers Gen Z school protests

Jean-Luc Melenchon has celebrated the nationwide high school protests over education issues in France. He has called for lowering the voting age to 16 and ending selective university admissions. Melenchon aims to engage young voters while addressing their grievances with the educational system. His campaign also focuses on lowering the…

The Economic Times · Oct 12

Raphaël Glucksmann wins French left-wing primary with 66% of vote

Raphaël Glucksmann will be the centre-left candidate for France's 2027 presidential election following a crushing victory on Sunday, with 66.13% of the vote, positioning himself as the left's main alternative to hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.

France 24 · Oct 11

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Paris motor show: Macron urges European preference amid Chinese competition

On Monday, the French president will open his final Paris Motor Show, pushing his "Made in Europe" agenda: tying state aid for this key industry to genuinely EU-based production.

Euronews · Oct 11

France urges Palestinians to reverse decision on delayed elections

France on Sunday called on Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to reverse a decision to postpone legislative elections, originally set for 28 November. Abbas said on Saturday that due to "Israeli obstacles", the vote would be held in September next year, alongside a presidential poll.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11

Growing concern as mosquito-borne West Nile virus gains ground in France

France's national health agency has recorded more than 161 cases of West Nile virus and five deaths since its annual seasonal surveillance began on 1 May. Transmitted to humans by mosquitos, which contract it from birds, the virus is progressing rapidly across Europe. Experts say global warming is fostering the…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11

France boss Zidane generates 'electric atmosphere' with Nations League wins

Zinédine Zidane was renowned for his prodigious skills during a 17-year playing career that took him from the streets of Marseille to glamorous European clubs such as Juventus and Real Madrid – as well as to a World Cup win for France in 1998. Now, as France coach, he is…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 11

Is there a different way to fix the small boats crisis?

As ‘one in, one out’ scheme ends, refugees still want to cross the Channel despite French police aggression and hostile welcomes

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

France's Seixas claims Il Lombardia glory after world championship heartbreak

Disappointed with his performance at the World Championships two weeks ago, French cyclist Paul Seixas quickly made up for it at the final Monument of the season. He won the Tour of Lombardy, setting a new record as the race’s youngest-ever winner in the process.

France 24 · Oct 11

Dramatic collapse decides women's Hawaiian Ironman

American Laura Knibb and Vincent Luis of France have won the Hawaiian Ironman triathlon world titles, after a dramatic twist at the end of the women's race.

AAP · Oct 11

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Euronews · Oct 11

Teen revolt or revolution? The student protests threatening France's presidential race

French students' grievances include long school days, overcrowded classrooms, outdated facilities and teacher shortages. Their anger has resonated across Europe, with students in Belgium and Italy also staging protests.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 11

France’s other schools problem – the teens violently smashing up their old primaries: ‘They think it’s not worthy of respect – so they trash it’

The phenomenon of pupils wrecking equipment and setting fire to classrooms predates the current crisis. Is it rooted in poverty, social media peer pressure – or just plain boredom?

The Times of India · Oct 11

Family mistook missing Rodin sculpture for a copy; 1892 original sold for $1 million

A small marble sculpture a family had kept on their piano for years, believing it to be a copy, has been confirmed as an authentic work by the French sculptor Auguste Rodin. The piece, called "Despair", sold at auction in France on Monday for €860,000 (£725,000; $982,000). The 28.5cm (11…

Fortune · Oct 10

'Fantasy economics' hit reality: Boomer vs. Gen Z fight roils France as pension costs drive debt crisis and education cuts that fuel student riots

"Thus the fiscal pressure caused largely by France’s very generous government pension plan has led to cutbacks in other spending, notably on education."

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Radio France Internationale · Oct 10

French Socialist party primary vote extended due to cyberattack

The first round of France's Socialist Party's primary has been extended until 6pm on Sunday after a cyberattack slowed down proceedings, organisers said. An investigation is underway.

France 24 · Oct 10

Severe injuries at French student protests draw scrutiny to police tactics

Twenty-four investigations have been opened by French police watchdog IGPN into incidents linked to the ongoing high school protest movement, the interior ministry said. The police response has reignited calls to scrap rubber bullets and launcher-fired riot-control weapons, long denounced by rights groups and UN experts as dangerous and excessive.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

Angry French students take to the streets. British students don’t – and I think I know why

I grew up in France, where all children are taught about the revolutionary roots of their nation and the responsibility of the state towards its citizens, says Kitty Sayers, a master’s student in journalism

The Guardian - US · Oct 10

‘I just wasn’t going to give up’: the fight to free the longest-serving political prisoner in the US

Leonard Peltier was imprisoned for 49 years before his sentence was commuted. A new Netflix documentary exposes the ‘corrupt’ system that allowed it to happen

The Guardian - UK · Oct 10

‘We’re not asking for luxury’: school protesters in Paris suburb feel abandoned by French state

Students say they are desperate to get back to class but conditions are so bad that the protests must continue

Radio France Internationale · Oct 10

French astronaut recounts 'astonishing' emotions after return to Earth

French astronaut Sophie Adenot has returned back to earth full of "emotion" after spending eight months in space – breaking the record for the longest uninterrupted orbital stay by a European astronaut. She will complete a recovery programme at the European Space Agency centre in Cologne, Germany before returning to…

France 24 · Oct 10

‘So safe you could drink it’: Scientists and pesticide victims fear an EU rollback

For decades, French farmers sprayed pesticides they were told were harmless. Many have since fallen ill, grappling with cancers and other diseases caused by exposure. As the EU prepares to vote on a package that would end regular safety reviews of most pesticides, victims, doctors and scientists warn it could…

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