Protests are continuing across France as students take to the streets to voice their anger over school conditions. Demonstrations began in the capital Paris nearly two weeks ago and have now escalated and spread to other parts of the country. More than 500 schools are facing disruption. At least 65 staff members have been injured
On Friday, a 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted homicide after protests in Belfort, north-eastern France, where a police officer was targeted. At least 65 staff members have been injured in the unrest, the education ministry said. In the Paris suburb of Pantin police charged at protesters and made arrests after projectiles where thrown
French soccer legend Zinedine Zidane begins his tenure as Les Bleus’ head coach on Friday with a tricky first test in the UEFA Nations League away to Turkey. Zidane has big boots to fill, succeeding his former teammate Didier Deschamps, who consistently led the French to the latter stages of major tournaments throughout his 14
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in France for his four-day visit, where he has delivered an address ahead of a giant Mass to be attended by more than half a million people in central Paris. President Emmanuel Macron greeted the Pope at Orly airport, before he spoke at the Élysée Palace on geopolitical issues and
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed Sunday to deepen cooperation in space, defense, energy and business, expanding strategic ties between the two countries as Canada looks beyond the United States for new economic and security partners. Carney said the countries will task their space agencies and defense ministries to develop and share
France has selected Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Cannes Grand Prize winner “Minotaur” to represent the country in the international feature film race at the Oscars. The choice was made Wednesday by France’s Oscar committee following auditions with the producers, international sales agents and U.S. distributors behind the five shortlisted films, including Mubi, Neon and Sony Pictures Classics.
