'Come all the way' back to EU, French finance minister tells UK
Roland Lescure tells the BBC that being in the bloc enables members to better address the challenges facing the world.
Finance
bbc.co.uk
08.10.2026
Big investors ‘bottom fish’ in Eurozone bond markets after France sell-off
Fears of a blow-up similar to the Eurozone debt crisis have been overdone, asset managers say
Finance
ft.com
08.10.2026
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.
World
bbc.co.uk
08.10.2026
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after pupil loses hand
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
France schools protests: more than 6,100 arrested since start of demonstrations
After more than two weeks of high school protests across France, police have arrested a total of 6,100 individuals, the majority of whom are minors who, until now, had no previous criminal record. So,
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
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.
Politics
politico.eu
07.10.2026
Next G7 diesel release may not add new stock
France and Germany plan to release diesel stocks already committed in March under a broader European oil-products pledge, Politico reported on Wednesday, citing two diplomats familiar with the matter.
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
07.10.2026
This is what the 2026 Nobel prize for chemistry is all about
The Nobel prize in chemistry 2026 has been awarded to two scientists, Henri B Kagan at Paris-Sud University in France and Kensō Soai at Tokyo University of Science in Japan. Their discoveries showed h
Science
theguardian.com
07.10.2026
France summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protests
The French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
France suspends the use of stun grenades after student protester loses hand
The French government said Wednesday it would suspend the use of stun grenades in its attempts to manage the student protests now roiling the country after a 15-year-old boy had his hand blown off du
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
What France's student protesters want – and what the government is offering
Staff shortages, rats in the corridors, and a university admissions system that feels like a lottery: As protests sweep France, high school students have drawn up a list of demands to deal with these
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
France: Government suspends stun grenade use in school protests
France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by freq
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
Over 500 French schools shut down amid violent student protests
Nationwide protests in France have shut down or disrupted more than 500 schools as students demand better learning conditions and changes to the education system. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports on wh
World
nbcnews.com
07.10.2026
France Considers Issuing More Shorter-Term Debt After Bond-Market Turmoil
French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said in an interview that the country would be “strategic” in issuing new debt.
World
wsj.com
07.10.2026
Why American artist Mary Cassatt's legacy still resonates in France today
In this edition we're pleased to welcome back Lauren Jimerson to discuss the Mary Cassatt exhibit entitled "The Choice of Independence" that's currently showing at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Lauren i
World
france24.com
07.10.2026
Uzbekistan's Uzsuvtaminot, French Veolia explore water sector PPP projects
Azerbaijan
trend.az
07.10.2026
France halts use of police grenades at high school protests
The use of stun grenades during high school students’ protests in France has been temporarily suspended. The decision was made by the Director General of the National Police, with the ban to remain in
Azerbaijan
azernews.az
07.10.2026
Global bond sell-off resumes as 30-year Treasury yield hits highest since 2002
French, Italian and UK government bonds also come under pressure in volatile trading
Finance
ft.com
07.10.2026
French central bank chief hits out at ‘Trump-style’ threats from far-left
Emmanuel Moulin also ruled out any need for ECB intervention to help ease debt sell-off
Finance
ft.com
07.10.2026
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent
World
france24.com
07.10.2026