Politics Jan 30 France’s government announces new measures to calm farmers’ protests as blockades squeeze Paris France's newly appointed prime minister has announced controls on foreign food products in order to guarantee "fair competition," seeking to calm the anger of protesting farmers camped out around Paris.
World Nov 04 Thousands march in capitals around the world demanding cease-fire in Israel-Hamas war From Washington to Milan to Paris, tens of thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched Saturday, calling for a halt to Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.
World Jun 28 Shooting death of teen during police traffic check sparks unrest, outrage in France The victim's lawyers say he was shot and killed Tuesday by police during a traffic check. Prosecutors say the police officer was detained on suspicion of manslaughter.
World Jun 06 Union activists protest in France in continued resistance to higher retirement age French unions are seeking to reignite resistance to President Emmanuel Macron's higher retirement age with what may be a final surge of nationwide protests and scattered strikes.
World Apr 06 Pension protests continue in France Protesters have disrupted vehicle traffic at Paris' main airport and marched in their thousands again in other French cities with strikes and demonstrations to get President Emmanuel Macron to scrap contested pension reforms.
Education Sep 02 French children are back to school, wearing masks They must wear a mask from age 6 as part of rules aimed at slowing down the spread of the virus in the country.