France

OPINION,
The French government is hiding behind a ‘riots’ narrative
It is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students’ demands.
Published On 26 Oct 2026
Opinion by Rokhaya Diallo
Two storms slam northern Europe, cut power to 150,000 homes
Published On 26 Oct 2026
Marine Le Pen vows French ‘renaissance’ as far right eyes seat of power
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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The narrative battle over France’s unrest
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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Can protests in Europe bring about change?
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Published On 25 Oct 2026
Photos: Clashes erupt in France during protests over rising living costs
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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Violence breaks out across Europe after another day of protests
Published On 25 Oct 2026
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French authorities say more than 400,000 protested nationwide
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Published on 24 Oct 2026
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Published on 24 Oct 2026
‘Protesters aren’t just people who like violence’, says Paris demonstrator

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Deadly ‘racist’ attack in France: Are hate crimes rising in Europe?

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Hundreds of thousands protest in France amid heightened police security

Several planned marches in major French cities were banned by authorities, provoking an uproar by rights groups.

One person killed in suspected ‘Islamophobic’ shooting near Paris

Antiterrorism prosecutors investigating motive of attack that seriously wounded five, including a 12-year-old girl.

Dembele to miss Ballon d’Or event as PSG game moved amid protests in France

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