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Judo legend Teddy Riner launches surprise bid for French presidency
The five-time Olympic gold medallist says he is neither leftwing nor rightwing and aims to unite a divided France.
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Aer Lingus flight diverted to French military base after bomb scare
Flight EIN40G sent out emergency code 7700 after entering French airspace, just days after similar hoaxes.
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School bus crash in Lent, France: mayor says seventy people involved
A school bus crashed in eastern France on Friday morning, with officials reporting several victims and seventy people involved.
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Hackers Try to Boil French Blood Bank Plasma at 230 Degrees
Staff at three French blood banks moved plasma to backup units after hackers remotely cranked freezer temps to 230 degrees.
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France deploys 70,000 police for Halloween weekend amid third week of protests
Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warns of high disorder risk as France deploys 70,000 police for a third weekend of youth-led protests.
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Christine Lagarde to resign as ECB president on 7 February 2027
Christine Lagarde will step down as ECB president on 7 February 2027, nine months before her term ends.
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Macron promises measures after France's unrest
President Macron pledges 'concrete measures' after weeks of violent protests over education and cost of living, with fears of further unrest on Halloween.
Sport
England smash France 82-0 to keep World Cup hopes alive
England kept their World Cup semi-final hopes alive with an 82-0 victory over France in Perth, scoring 14 tries and relying on points difference to progress.
Sport
NFL Game in Paris Proceeds Amid Riots
The NFL's first game in France goes ahead on Oct. 25 despite violent protests and 1,800 arrests across the country [1].
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France and Italy face fuel shortages, protests and unrest
Protests over rising living costs spark violent unrest in France and Italy, with fuel shortages, looting, and police clashes escalating across both nations.
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Macron Condemns 'Insurrectionist' Violence After Paris Riots
Over 2,400 arrested in violent nationwide protests over living costs and school conditions; Macron blames far-left extremists and looters [1].
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Paris and Marseille burn as protests spiral into violence
Tens of thousands protest across France over rising living costs, fuel prices, and deteriorating public services, with violent clashes in Paris and Marseille…
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France protests turn violent after 550,000 take to streets
Over half a million people took part in protests across France, leading to widespread violence and 1,200 arrests [1].
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Minibus and Train Crash at Channel Tunnel Leaves 19 Injured
A minibus collided with a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel, injuring 19 people, including the driver, with no fatalities reported [1].
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50k Channel crossings blocked since election as France deploys riot cops
Over 50,000 small boat crossings prevented since the UK general election, with France deploying anti-riot police to beaches [1].
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Gunfire at Aubagne school: two staff injured, teen suspect detained
A 14-year-old student has been arrested after allegedly shooting two teachers, including the principal, at a middle school in Aubagne, southern France [1].
