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POLITICS6d agoOke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to FranceLetters of credence are formal diplomatic documents issued by a country’s head of state to confirm the appointment of an ambassador or permanent representative. The post Oke presents letter of credence to Macron, assumes duty as Nigeria’s envoy to France appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICS6d agoFrance summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation campaign' on school protestsFrance said the Iranian authorities' comments on high school protests currently rocking France were 'absolutely unacceptable,' after Iran, which repressed a protest movement in January, accused France of 'human rights violations.'Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance summons Iranian ambassador over 'disinformation' on student protestsThe French foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned the Iranian ambassador to protest against a "disinformation campaign conducted by the Iranian authorities" over the student protests that have rocked France. The move came a day after Tehran summoned the French ambassador over the treatment of protesters in France.France 24 [en]
WORLD6d agoAmidst protests in France, a police officer 'farmed aura' with teenagers: the videoIn one of the cities registering mobilizations, a police officer decided to interact in a fun way with teenagers. The reasons for the protesters' demands.Clarín
CONFLICT6d agoFrance suspends the use of stun grenades after student protester loses handThe French ​government said Wednesday it would suspend the use of stun grenades in its attempts to manage the student protests now roiling the country after a 15-year-old boy had his hand blown off during a clash with riot police.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoWhat France's student protesters want – and what the government is offeringStaff shortages, rats in the corridors, and a university admissions system that feels like a lottery: As protests sweep France, high school students have drawn up a list of demands to deal with these and other issues. Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has promised a government response by the end of October, but whether he can quell the unrest remains to be seen.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance: Government suspends stun grenade use in school protestsFrance has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France has suspended police use of stun grenades at high school demonstrations, the interior minister announced, amid growing allegations of police brutality after two weeks of protests marked by frequent violent clashes that have left hundreds injured.France 24 [en]
BUSINESS6d agoWhy France is a warning sign for the marketsThe good news about the epic shifts in global bond markets is that they mostly reflect economic fundamentals, not the kinds of panicky swings seen in a crisis.The bad news is that there's a risk the disruptions metastasize into a broader crisis in an era of fractured politics across major democracies.The big picture: Turmoil in the streets this week in France is the latest sign of hazards that await elected leaders who try to address yawning fiscal deficits head-on.They are squeezed between voters who want to maintain public benefit levels and tax levels and a bond market that is resetting lonAxios
CYBER6d agoFrance and US shut down platform selling sexual images of women and girlsA joint French-US operation against an online platform that sold private sexual content stolen from over 17,000 women worldwide led to the arrests of two brothers in northern France and the seizure of over €700,000 in bitcoin.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance halts use of stun grenades in policing of student protestsThe French government said on Wednesday it was pausing the use of stun grenades in its policing of student protests, after a 15-year-old boy’s hand was blown off during a clash with riot police, fuelling protesters’ accusations of police brutality. Protests showed no sign of easing, with more than 500 schools closed a day after demonstrations swept across the country, and unions representing high-school students, teachers and other workers planning more marches for Thursday. The ‌wave of...South China Morning Post
WORLD6d agoAbuse in France: "Is Anyone Thinking of the Children?"France has been rocked by a wave of child abuse allegations directed at preschool caregivers. The scandal strikes at the heart of the country’s famed school system. Parents are furious.Spiegel International [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance halts stun grenade use after boy's hand blown off in student protestsCBS News
POLITICS6d agoFrom Mai 68 to 2026: France’s long student protests traditionStudents, parents and trade unions were demonstrating across France Tuesday, protesting what they say is under-investment in high schools. From Mai 68 to the CPE crisis in 2006, major French student and youth protests have pressured leaders and transformed national politics.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance suspends the use of stun grenades after a boy had his hand torn off during student protestsBBC Afrique
WORLD6d agoWhy American artist Mary Cassatt's legacy still resonates in France todayIn this edition we're pleased to welcome back Lauren Jimerson to discuss the Mary Cassatt exhibit entitled "The Choice of Independence" that's currently showing at the Musee d'Orsay in Paris. Lauren is an art historian and author, specialising in modern art and women artists. She tells us why Cassatt was a key figure in the Impressionist movement and why this exhibition is so important.France 24 [en]
CONFLICT6d agoOctober 7: Former Israeli hostage speaks to France 24“The terrorists pulled us out through the window. They handcuffed me and pushed us into a car that they had brought from Gaza.” Former Israeli hostage Shoshan Haran speaks to France 24.France 24 [en]
POLITICS6d agoFrance is caught between angry students and unforgiving bond marketsFrance's student protests took a breather on Wednesday after weeks of unrest, but market pressure on the French government intensified ahead of budget talks.CNBC
POLITICS6d agoAfter a serious incident, France prohibits police from using stun grenades in student protestsThe decision was announced after a demonstrator lost a hand due to the impact of one of these devices. The intensity of the marches is decreasing, but young people remain prepared for new mobilizations.Clarín
POLITICS6d agoFrance suspends police stun grenades at student protests after teenager loses handEuroNews [en]
POLITICSOct 7France suspends use of stun grenades against protestersFrance is suspending the use of stun grenades against protesters as allegations of student brutality draw more anger. French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu is scheduled to address protesters later today.DW News [en]
BUSINESSOct 7UBS says cigarette volumes fell in Spain and France in AugustUBS reports that the sales volumes of cigarettes in both Spain and France saw a decline in August. This indicates a decrease in tobacco consumption in these European countries.investing_us · united states of america
POLITICSOct 7France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speechFrance has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country. Tens of thousands of people took to the streets across France on Tuesday demanding better conditions in high schools. That same evening, President Emmanuel Macron held an emergency meeting with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and other key ministers to find a way out of the crisis. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from a high school in Aubervilliers, France.France 24 [en]
POLITICSOct 7France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protestsThe step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.BBC World
BUSINESSOct 7France's bond rout is dragging the euro downA bond rout in France is reportedly causing the euro's value to decline. This indicates financial market instability affecting European currency.Seeking Alpha Tech
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