‘France’s protests increased polarisation — and helped the far-right’Recent protests in France erupted from student frustrations surrounding educational systems and inadequate school environments. As the move...
22 Oct, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
European stocks extend slide as French protests dent risk appetitePolitical turmoil in France has cast a shadow over European markets, leading investors to adopt a more cautious stance. The STOXX 600 index...
20 Oct, 2026, 01.45 PM IST
As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gainProtests in France erupt over high inflation, leading to political discussions in the US midterm elections. President Donald Trump cites th...
20 Oct, 2026, 07.08 AM IST
Paris police issue overnight curfew in 2 areas of French capital to try to prevent further disorderParis police announced a curfew to ensure public safety following severe rioting and looting. The situation arose after protests against ri...
19 Oct, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
Global Markets: French markets tumble as riots add to political crisisProtests across France have led to significant declines in the country's financial markets and stocks. French government officials requeste...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
French police arrest 1,800 after violent clashes, looting mar protestsPolice arrested around 1,800 individuals during protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions. Protests involved signific...
19 Oct, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
Dollar firmer, euro weakens as French protests turn violentIn Asia, the dollar saw a minor uptick as unrest in France put pressure on the euro, causing a small decline. Emerging market currencies, n...
19 Oct, 2026, 07.35 AM IST
French riot police fire tear gas as more than 2,50,000 join student protests nationwideProtests in France have seen over a quarter of a million people rally for education funding support. High school students began demonstrati...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Trump blames France student protests on Islam, migration as US midterms approachDonald Trump has blamed France's ongoing mass student protests on Islam and migration without providing evidence. French students have been...
07 Oct, 2026, 08.09 AM IST
Quote of the day by Voltaire: ‘Fools have a habit of believing that everything written by a famous author is admirable’ – French philosopher’s lesson on trusting your own tasteVoltaire, a key figure of the Enlightenment, inspired his readers to critically evaluate norms and beliefs. His character Pococurante exemp...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Major disruption hits France on day of anti-Macron 'anger'French citizens protested nationwide against President Emmanuel Macron's budget policies. Transport services faced disruptions. Police used...
18 Sep, 2025, 02.58 PM IST
How France's nationwide protests can cause travel disruptions this weekFrance is bracing for widespread disruptions on Thursday, September 18, due to a nationwide strike protesting the government's 2026 budget....
18 Sep, 2025, 10.42 AM IST
France emerges victorious over epic legal battle with US on 450-year-old shipwreck 'La Trinite'More than 450 years ago, a three-masted ship sank in a hurricane off the coast of Florida, taking with it France's hopes of colonizing the ...
09 Oct, 2023, 07.30 PM IST
French protests: 37% of operational staff at TotalEnergies' refineries, depots on strikeOperations were almost normal at the company's Feyzin refinery in the southeast but fuel deliveries were prevented from leaving the company...
18 Mar, 2023, 04.07 PM IST
Paris raps Pakistan over Alvi remarks on French MuslimsAddressing a conference on religion on Saturday, Alvi said: "When you see that laws are being changed in favour of a majority to isolate a ...
23 Feb, 2021, 04.18 PM IST
View: The French issue is bigger than a few tasteless cartoons"India was right to stand by Macron. These are questions that go beyond the boundaries of France. Islamic countries may feel that Macron is...
01 Nov, 2020, 11.02 AM IST
- Carrefour takes China anti-French demos 'very seriously': Chief
A French supermarket chief said Saturday he was taking "very seriously" anti-French protests and boycott calls in China over his country's ...
20 Apr, 2008, 04.54 AM IST