French protest violence: A ‘Christmas present’ for Le Pen’s far right?
Le Pen is positioning her party as more capable than centrist or left-wing forces before the 2027 presidential election.
‘Anger and shame’: Macron denounces France’s nationwide rioting, looting
President Macron promises to increase security, but stops short of announcing a state of emergency or curfew.
Paris left reeling as student-led protests turn chaotic
Some 1,800 people arrested and hundreds injured during nationwide demonstrations attended by hundreds of thousands.
Tear gas and unrest as hundreds of thousands protest for reforms in France
More than 500,000 gather in Paris and other cities for protests uniting students, teachers, unions and ‘yellow vests’.
Protests rock France as government pledges 3,000 extra teachers
More than 70,000 people joined Thursday’s protests over school quality and teacher shortages, officials say.
‘Let it overflow’: Pope Leo draws 800,000 to open-air Mass in Paris
Vatican says 800,000 people in attendance as the Catholic religious leader continues four-day tour of France.
