World Nov 09 France blames Iran for last month's cyberattack on supermarket fridges By Associated Press
World Oct 31 A third weekend of protests in France as youth-led rallies sweep Europe About 70,000 police and gendarmes were deployed across the country after French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very high risk” of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween. By Tom Nouvian, Kirsten Grieshaber, Associated Press
World Oct 26 France pledges new university admissions to quell student anger. But only after Macron leaves office The move announced on Monday seeks to quell student anger after weeks of mass protests over education and living costs. By Thomas Adamson, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Oct 24 More than 400,000 protest across France, challenging Macron as Paris clashes erupt Clashes erupted in Paris as a mass march drew to a close Saturday, with more than 400,000 people rallying across France over school funding and soaring living costs in a fresh challenge to President Emmanuel Macron. Police made nearly 1,000… By Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Tom Nouvian, Associated Press
World Oct 22 France reports first human case of livestock virus Shamonda in patient who later died A first known human case of Shamonda virus infection has been detected in France, the country's health authorities said on Thursday. By Associated Press
Oct 20 Curfews bring calm to Paris as France cracks down on weekend rioters By Tom Nouvian, Associated Press Paris returned to calm on Tuesday after its first quiet night since a weekend marred by France's most destructive rioting in years. Continue reading
Oct 19 Watch 3:31 French authorities impose curfews after weekend rioting By Ross Cullen, Veronica Vela Curfews are in effect in parts of Paris and other French cities as authorities try to restore order following widespread rioting this weekend. Government officials have acknowledged "failures" in their handling of the unrest and say an investigation is underway… Continue watching
Oct 19 From France to Albania, how social unrest is fueling protests across Europe By Teresa Medrano, Suman Naishadham, Associated Press Rising food and fuel prices, a lack of funding for education, the state of public services, and access to housing have created the perfect breeding ground for a fall of protests across Europe. Continue reading
Oct 19 French Prime Minister Lecornu calls for localized curfews in cities to curb rioting and looting By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press On Sunday evening, groups of people set fires to trash bins, bicycles and other objects in the streets and looted businesses in Paris, Lyon, Marseille and other cities, a day after major violence erupted Saturday during nationwide protests against rising… Continue reading
Oct 18 Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests By Sylvie Corbet, Alexander Turnbull, Associated Press “Those who looted will have to pay back for the damage, and those who sought to bring down the Republic will be held accountable,” Macron said in a televised address to the nation. Continue reading