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French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices

2026-10-25T12:54:45.000Z
A protest over underfunded schools and living costs in Paris on Oct 24. Concerns over the growing unrest in France and its worsening Budget problems have hit the euro, which slid 0.21% to US$1.1191.
Companies & Markets

Euro sinks on French debt worries; yen gains for week on AI rout

2026-10-25T10:45:52.000Z
The closures came one week after nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and deteriorating public services descended into some of the worst street violence that France has seen in years.
Lifestyle

Mona Lisa off limits as Paris shuts museums over protest fears

2026-10-25T07:57:43.000Z
A man throws a plastic traffic cone through a burning barricade amid clashes against the cost of living and rising fuel prices in Paris, France, Oct 17, 2026.
International

France spared Moody’s ratings downgrade as it struggles with unrest

2026-10-24T03:30:32.000Z
The disruption hit 700 stores, including those from Intermarche, Cooperative U and Carrefour.
International
NEWS ANALYSIS

French supermarket hack exposes cyber vulnerabilities in retail

2026-10-21T13:22:51.000Z
Art Basel Paris’ Avant-Premiere preview attracted major collectors despite an escalation of protests, riots and looting across French cities.
Arts & Design

Art Basel Paris preview draws interest under shadow of protests

2026-10-21T06:23:09.000Z
In Paris, a shopping hub hit by looters and the Place de la République, which saw weekend violence, were under curfew from 11 pm on Oct 19 to 6 am on Oct 20.
Global Enterprise

France imposes curfews in parts of Paris, other cities after nationwide rioting

2026-10-19T23:45:08.000Z
Police officers in riot gear stand guard a day after demonstrations against the cost of living and rising fuel prices, Paris, France, Oct 18, 2026.
International

French violence raises alert as protests flare across Europe

2026-10-19T08:08:38.000Z
A fire destroyed the Limoges city hall after a group of individuals forced entry into the building during protests on Oct 17.
International

Mass protests in France spiral into worst riots in years

2026-10-18T05:29:10.000Z
Les Mousquetaires, owner of retailer Intermarche, said that fridges at around 150 of its stores were heated up to 50 deg C for six hours overnight. A spokesperson said that all affected food had been discarded.
International

Hackers heat French supermarket fridges, sparking fires and spoiling food

2026-10-13T09:25:43.000Z
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