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Macron wants AI banned wherever it threatens children

The French president made the comments as the country draws up a charter to protect its citizens from threats posed by artificial intelligence.

10 November 2026

Europe News

France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges

French Foreign Minister Barrot said that an investigation into the fridge hack was still underway and that Iran's ambassador to France would be summoned.

9 November 2026

Europe News

Ukrainian MFA hits back at Mélenchon over Donbas referendum

The leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party declared that Ukrainians living in the Donbas should be "consulted' on their future.

9 November 2026

Europe News

French judo legend Teddy Riner announces presidential bid

Five time French Olympic gold medallist Teddy Riner described himself a a candidate of "unity" who sought to "unite" the left and right.

9 November 2026

Europe News

Europeans to join Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, says France

"No one will speak in our name", French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says, adding that Europeans will join next week's Russia-Ukraine talks. He also accused hard left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon of echoing Kremlin propaganda.

8 November 2026

Europe News

Mélenchon presents party manifesto as France social unrest continues

The right to vote at 16, a Sixth Republic as a “new ecological state”: the four-time Élysée candidate outlined his presidential programme to more than 20,000 supporters. A further show of strength against a backdrop of social unrest in the country.

7 November 2026

Europe News

France's Mélenchon to stage major campaign rally for manifesto launch

The leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is currently polling second ahead of next spring's presidential elections, according to a poll conducted in late October.

6 November 2026

Europe News

Lawyers suing French minister over protesters' life-changing injuries

Lawyers representing at least 18 people injured during recent demonstrations in France say they will take legal acton against Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

6 November 2026

Europe News

French high school targeted by fireworks mortars near Toulouse

A high school near Toulouse was set on fire after around 30 masked individuals reportedly entered the premises and fired fireworks mortars. The school was evacuated and firefighters brought the blaze under control.

5 November 2026

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France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas

Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.

5 November 2026

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France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike

Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.

5 November 2026

Europe News

Hundreds of thousands march in nationwide strike in France

Thursday's protests came a day after French lawmakers rejected the first part of the 2027 budget bill, in a unified consensus across party lines.

5 November 2026

Europe News

'Too early' to say if Europe flight bomb threats linked, EU says

The incidents come after some 27 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scrambling of air force planes in Rome.

5 November 2026

Europe News

As maritime threats rise, France seeks to bolster Europe's naval power

France is at the forefront of efforts to strengthen Europe's naval capabilities. Its growing naval arsenal is on display this week at Euronaval, the world's largest naval defence show, held annually near Paris.

4 November 2026

Culture news

Winner of France's top literary prize admits using AI for novel

A day after being crowned with France's top literary award, Philippe Jaenada, spoke on France Inter radio about how he used AI to write "The Unknown Woman from Quai de Javel", the novel that won him this year's Goncourt Prize.

4 November 2026

Tech News

Cyberattack hits French blood banks but no samples compromised

The incident comes after supermarkets in a number of European countries reported this week that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over.

4 November 2026

Culture news

Philippe Jaenada wins 2026 Prix Goncourt for novel 'L'Inconnue du quai de Javel'

The jury for the Goncourt Prize, France's most prestigious literary award, has delivered its verdict, amid controversy over the dominant role of the Madrigall group in the selections.

3 November 2026

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Students block high schools across France ahead of general strike

The school protests have fuelled a nationwide movement against soaring prices and inadequate public services, which has drawn hundreds of thousands of people onto the streets over the past three weekends.

3 November 2026

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Watch: Unseen images of drone sinking Greek tanker off Bulgarian coast

Russia is suspected of being behind a recent wave of attacks targeting commercial vessels in the Black Sea.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Limited school protests resume in France as holidays end

The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class.

2 November 2026

Europe News

Paris riots: France investigates after petrol bomb sets officer on fire

France has opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests over the rising cost of living in Paris.

2 November 2026

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Clashes in Paris as France’s youth protests over cost of living

France faces a third weekend of mass youth protests over living costs, education and public services, with clashes erupting in Paris.

1 November 2026

Culture Series

Ellen von Unwerth on fashion photography and female empowerment

Euronews Culture sat down with the renowned German photographer Ellen von Unwerth to discuss her contribution to Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari's 2027 Toiletpaper calendar, her unique approach to fashion photography and the stories behind some of her most iconic images.

1 November 2026

Europe News

France braces for protests: 70,000 police, curfews and Halloween fears

Mass protests are expected to sweep across France this Saturday, coinciding with Halloween celebrations as authorities deploy a major security operation.

31 October 2026

Business

BNP Paribas downplays French debt exposure as profit beats forecasts

The French multinational bank BNP Paribas beat profit forecasts in the third quarter as revenue from equities trading surged 50%, and announced a €1.3 billion share buyback while playing down its exposure to French debt.

28 October 2026

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France: crowds fill Marseille's Old Port in anti-racism protest

Hundreds of people gathered at Marseille's Vieux-Port on Monday evening to protest against racism following a deadly shooting near Paris. Police estimated the crowd at 800, while organisers put attendance at more than 1,000.

26 October 2026