Macron trashes American free speech as riots grip France — internet unloads: ‘Enormous fool’
French President Emmanuel Macron called American free speech "the opposite of free speech" as student protests and school fires sweep across France.
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foxnews.com
06.10.2026
France Tests New Nuclear-Capable Weapon
France has an estimated 290 nuclear warheads, most of which are launched from submarines.
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newsweek.com
06.10.2026
US Embassy Issues France Warning Amid Fiery Protests
Student protests across France have been 'overtaken by violence,' police have said.
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newsweek.com
06.10.2026
France Student Protests Spread as Nearly 5,000 Arrested
Nearly 5,000 have been arrested as France's student protests spread, with police warning of rising violence.
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newsweek.com
04.10.2026
La France ne peut “plus aider financièrement l’Ukraine”, estime Marine Le Pen
La candidate RN à l’élection présidentielle a dit regretter ce choix, qu’elle justifie par la situation financière “extravagante” de la France.
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politico.eu
24.09.2026
France opposes foreign aid cuts in EU budget
French Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad pointed to the “detrimental consequences” of USAID cuts in an interview at the Brussels Playbook live event.
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politico.eu
22.09.2026
France Mocked U.S. for Human Rights Vote, Then Quietly Apologized
After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.
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nytimes.com
14.09.2026
France climbs down in social media row with U.S. after ambassador’s appointment blocked
The appointment of French diplomat Aurélien Lechevallier as France's envoy to Washington stalled following a diplomatic dispute between France and the U.S.
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politico.eu
13.09.2026
Bardella-Farage immigration deal faces backlash across French political spectrum
The agreement was blasted as a capitulation to British interests by much of the political class in France.
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politico.eu
07.09.2026
‘I would rather die than return to France’: the brutal reality of the UK’s one in, one out scheme
Aso and Baran fled Iran, crossed the Channel together and were both returned to France. After risking their lives to reach Britain again, the friends found themselves facing very different fatesAt the
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theguardian.com
03.09.2026
France opens door to fighter jet cooperation with Sweden
PARIS — France is open to cooperating with Sweden on building a next-generation fighter jet, an Elysée official told reporters on Friday. “We’re both looking for aircraft that are fairly similar, fair
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politico.eu
28.08.2026
France and Germany collide over Europe’s industrial future
France and Germany are clashing over how far the EU should go to protect European industry — with Paris pushing stronger “Made in Europe” rules and Berlin warning against provoking new trade fights. Z
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politico.eu
26.08.2026
France to ramp up Ukraine support, says Macron
The French president's comments come after Russian drones targeted a shopping mall on Friday, leaving 16 dead.
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politico.eu
22.08.2026
Victor Wembanyama Named Captain of French National Team
The French national team announced Victor Wembanyama as its captain ahead of the FIBA World Cup European qualifiers.
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newsweek.com
20.08.2026
France expels 2 Iranian diplomats in escalating row with Tehran
The French foreign ministry accused authorities in Iran of assaulting embassy employees last month.
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politico.eu
19.08.2026
French PM tries to defuse anger over schools, fuel and agriculture in sweeping speech
With students protesting and fuel prices adding to pressure on households, Lecornu pledged new measures to address France’s mounting polycrisis.
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politico.eu
07.10.2026
France and Germany say diesel promise to Trump won’t require new stock release
The comments suggest Europe's commitment to release fuel wasn't as generous as it sounded.
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politico.eu
07.10.2026
Trump Says Islam Is 'Taking Over' France in Migration Warning Amid Protests
Trump weighs in on France's school protest dispute, warning that mass migration is allowing Islam to "take over" the country.
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newsweek.com
06.10.2026
‘Accidents happen’: French PM defends police after teenagers injured in protests
Sébastien Lecornu vowed to offer a “political response” to French students' concerns after being accused of reacting to protests with force alone.
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politico.eu
06.10.2026
France’s Le Pen unveils economic platform stuffed with cuts — but few new ideas
The far-right leader is trying to reassure markets worried about France’s dire fiscal outlook with her €140 billion savings plan, but this new plan looks a lot like her old plan.
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politico.eu
06.10.2026