The Latest Breaking News from France

France 4-1 Belgium, Italy 3-1 Turkey, Northern Ireland 0-0 Georgia: Nations League – as it happened

France score four goals in the last 13 minutes to come from behind to beat Belgium, while Italy beat Turkey and Northern Ireland daw with Georgia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

From school blockades to violence: what is driving student protests in France?

Student protests erupted in the Paris region in mid-September and have since spread across the nation, with some demonstrations descending into violent clashes with police.

Euronews · Oct 5

France, Germany seek new EU rapid response tool against trade threats

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday announced they would develop a new legal tool to enable the EU to respond rapidly to trade wars or measures, such as dumping. While they did not say the proposal was a direct response to the actions of any…

France 24 · Oct 5

Clashes in French cities as students continue to protest over education funding

Students in Marseille and Lille escalate protests over education funding, barricading schools and clashing with police as blockades spread across France.

Euronews · Oct 5

In both France and Spain, ruling parties must prove they can give young protesters hope

Demonstrations over housing rights and crumbling schools are a sign the younger generation is withdrawing political consent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5

Frenchwoman buys elephants from abusive owners in Laos

Once known as "The Land of a Million Elephants", only an estimated 800 elephants remain in Laos, as deforestation and exploitation push the species closer than ever to the brink of extinction. Despite the dwindling numbers, a Frenchwoman has made it her mission to give ageing elephants a new home,…

France 24 · Oct 5

Germany and France agree new trade tool to counter China

Paris and Berlin call for a new EU "systemic reaction" tool that would let Brussels move fast to counter China-driven market distortions, as well as retaliation planning and a revamp of trade defence tools.

Euronews · Oct 5

Dollar Gains as European Turmoil Weighs on the Euro

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a 1.5-year high today and is up by +0.38%. The dollar is climbing today on increased safe-haven demand as political turmoil in France and Spain weighs on the euro. The dollar added to its gains today after the prices paid sub-index of the...

Barchart · Oct 5

Trump Unpopular Across Europe: New Poll Finds 85% of Britons and 95% of Danes View Him Unfavourably

A YouGov poll finds Donald Trump has a net unfavourable rating in six major Western European countries, with 95% of Danes and 85% of Britons viewing him negatively.

International Business Times UK · Oct 5

France debt crisis deepens: Euro falls to 17-month low as bond yields rise - here’s what you need to know

France debt crisis explained: France is facing significant financial challenges as its budget deficit is projected to rise to 5% by 2027. The euro has decreased to a 17-month low due to concerns over this budget deficit. Rising yields on French government bonds are showing investor anxiety and market instability.

The Economic Times · Oct 5