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MILITARY20m agoFrance and Chad sign 'renewed' defence partnership following two-year hiatusFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday hosted Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, as the two countries seek to rebuild ties two years after N'Djamena ordered French forces to leave its territory. The countries' defence ministers signed a declaration of intent to structure their defence cooperation "on a renewed basis".RFI [en]
POLITICS1h agoNiamey denounces « a serious act of ingratitude » after the expulsion of two Nigerien agents by FranceSelon une source diplomatique, Paris a déclaré persona non grata deux agents de renseignement nigériens en poste en France. La décision passe mal à Niamey, qui rappelle que l’un d’eux avait été blessé en 2014 lors d’une mission conjointe avec l’armée française.Jeune Afrique
POLITICS1h ago'Act of ingratitude': Niger condemns expulsion of security agents from FranceNiger on Tuesday condemned the expulsion of two of its security agents from France, calling it a “serious and unacceptable act of ingratitude.”Africanews [en]
BUSINESS1h agoHigher borrowing costs an 'alarm signal' for France, says finance ministerFrench public debt is projected to reach a record high of 121.7% of GDP in 2027 under the government's budget proposal, up from 119% at the end of June.Le Monde [en]
SCI & TECH2h agoAs the US and China race ahead in AI, France carves its own path with Nvidia’s helpNvidia bets almost $10 billion in Europe as Paris pushes for AI sovereignty.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS3h agoIMF head says reducing France's debt burden will 'take time'IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva urged policymakers to make 'urgent repairs to the fiscal house before the cracks widen.'Le Monde [en]
CYBER4h agoFrance toughens fight against foreign interference as cyberattacks continueRFI [en]
CONFLICT5h agoFrance warns citizens to avoid Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam amid Houthi attacksRFI [en]
SCI & TECH6h agoFrance’s emissions are falling as fuel prices soar. Why is it still missing climate targets?Despite using less fossil fuels, France is still far short of the 5 per cent annual reduction in emissions it needs to meet its climate targets.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS7h agoFrance’s Marine Le Pen gears up for fight with EUFar-right leader aims for radical change in bloc’s powers and budget even as she tries to reassure voters over her pragmatismFinancial Times
POLITICS16h agoFrance's youth undergoing 'a crisis of hope'Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students, boosting a movement that poses a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term in office winds down. Some 161,500 people turned out, according to the interior ministry -- more than double the 71,500 it gave for the last nationwide demonstrations on Thursday last week. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Mark Owen, Andrew Smith, Lecturer in Liberal Arts at Queen Mary's London, says that France's youth is undergoing "a crisis of hope" which is pushing "the anger and the sense that somFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS16h agoViolence in Paris as tens of thousands turn out for student protests across FranceFrench Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said 11 police officers had been hospitalised following clashes with protesters in Paris on Tuesday.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS17h agoTens of thousands rally across France as high school protests gather strengthTens of thousands of people rallied across France on Tuesday in support of protesting high school students, with unions putting turnout at 480,000, as anger over school conditions and alleged police violence fuels a growing movement challenging President Emmanuel Macron’s government ahead of planned cost-of-living demonstrations on Saturday.France 24 [en]
POLITICS17h agoPresidential hopeful Melenchon joins France school protest marchLeft-wing presidential hopeful Jean-Luc Melenchon has given his support to school protests in FranceAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS17h agoFrance's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement?Will it be autumn recess to the rescue for a beleaguered French government? Ministers no doubt counting the days until Friday evening when the holidays start in hopes that an unexpected student movement disappears as quickly as it materialized. A movement sparked three weeks ago by deteriorating conditions in a Paris area high school may take a leave of absence… but what about demands for a generation that feels left behind by cost cutting? Only one party’s sided vocally with the students since the very start, Jean-Luc Mélenchon’s far-left France Unbowed.France 24 [en]
POLITICS18h agoFrance accuses Elon Musk of 'online harassment' of Europe leadersLe Monde [en]
POLITICS19h agoFrance accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment’ of Europe leadersFrance's foreign minister on Tuesday accused the billionaire tycoon and owner of the X social media platform Elon Musk of "online harassment" of European leaders, as he sounded the alarm over the risks of interference in the French 2027 presidential election. The post France accuses Elon Musk of ‘online harassment’ of Europe leaders appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
CONFLICTBREAKING19h agoFrance: Student anger rages as tear gas and fires hit ParisFrance 24 [en]
CYBER19h agoAfter Danfoss, hackers strike other refrigeration systems used in FranceOn Monday night, stores using Dixell refrigeration equipment were targeted by hackers. The attack method mirrored that used the previous day in incidents affecting several hundred supermarkets.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS19h ago‘Act five’: National Assembly opens budget debate amid ongoing student protests in FranceThe French government's budget proposal includes a €1.2 billion increase in funding for the National Education Ministry, as France grapples with one of the highest public deficits in the eurozone.EuroNews [en]
WORLD20h agoFrance seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleetFrance seizes tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleetAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS20h agoFrom Paris to Marseille, high school protests continue across FranceStudent protests continue across France, with marches taking place in cities including Lille and Marseille while pupils in Paris stage fresh school blockades using wheelie bins. Demonstrators are calling for better learning conditions, saying government measures announced so far have failed to address their concerns.France 24 [en]
POLITICS20h agoFrance should seek rebate on EU contribution, says presidential candidate RetailleauThe conservative leader says France should get money back from the bloc given the dire state of its public finances.Politico Europe
WORLD20h agoBroken children: France confronts crisis of sexual violence against minorsIn France, a new "comprehensive law" aims to strengthen preventative measures, the judicial process and support for child victims of sexual violence. Yet advocacy groups, lawyers, and healthcare professionals point out that the legislation has numerous shortcomings. We take a closer look in this edition of France in Focus. Warning: viewers may find parts of this report disturbing.France 24 [en]
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