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Euronews press review: French newspapers dissect weekend of unrest

French newspapers examine the causes of a weekend of unrest, questioning the police response, violence and examining the role of the ultra-left.

19 October 2026

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Protesters block Louvre museum in Paris in support of demonstrations

Protests initially began last month with students protesting over conditions in lycées across the country but have escalated to cover a broader range of concerns such as the cost of living.

19 October 2026

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Emmanuel Macron rejects resignation of interior minister Laurent Nuñez

In a statement issued on Monday morning, the Élysée announced that the French president had refused the interior minister's resignation "given the need for continuous command of the security forces in the current situation".

19 October 2026

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Student's hand blown off by police grenade at French school protests

More than 400 schools were disrupted by late morning, as the government promised a bill to dock family benefits over damage.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for Church to continue fight against sexual abuse

Speaking in Lourdes on Sunday morning, the Pope addressed the issue of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church, a closely watched aspect of his visit.

27 September 2026

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Pope Leo XIV draws huge crowds in Paris as 600,000 await Mass

On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV continues his visit to France with a large outdoor Mass at Paris's Place de la Concorde, followed by prayers with the faithful in Lourdes.

26 September 2026

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ECB chief Lagarde rejects Mélenchon's debt cancellation proposal

Article 123 of the EU treaty prohibits the ECB from cancelling government debt that it has purchased.

11 September 2026

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French presidential race: De Villepin to run, Faure joins primary

With just under eight months to go until the French presidential election, political manoeuvring is in full swing. Several candidates or would-be candidates spoke out this Sunday.

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France political season: Bardella, Faure, Lecornu, Hollande, Philippe

Between the 2027 presidential campaign and talks on the next budget, several leading French politicians were out in force on Saturday 29 August.

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'Charred' body found in southern France identified as influencer

The Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events."

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France upholds assisted dying law, strikes under 15s social media ban

President Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law.

World News

Israel rejects US Gaza plan accepted by Hamas

At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' effectively rejecting the plan.

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France orders expulsion of pro-Russian propagandist Fedorova

In 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron implied that Fedorova was not a journalist. Asked again in June, Macron said his opinion of her remained unchanged.

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Deschamps' last match, golden boot race: what is at stake in third-place play-off

France take on England in Miami on Saturday at 11 p.m. local time, in the third-place play-off match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup finals.

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France storms leave two dead, 50,000 homes without power

Thirty French departments were placed on orange alert for storms on Thursday evening, with a risk of large hail.

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France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy

Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.

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Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway after mother's death

The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day after the French team's game against Norway.

Health news

Suspected human-to-human sexual transmission of dermatophilosis

According to a study, sexual encounters in gay saunas in Lyon may have been responsible for the transmission. Antibiotic treatment led to a rapid improvement in patients’ condition.

Culture news

Patrick Bruel in police custody over sexual assault allegations

Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly uncovered matters now before the courts, the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office said.

Sport

Tennis: Mirra Andreeva wins first Grand Slam at French Open

The world No. 8 duly brushed aside Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, winning in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Mirra Andreeva - nineteen years old - is the youngest winner since Monica Seles

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