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10/17/2026October 17, 2026
France: Police and protesters clash in nationwide protests
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Germany, France agree deal to support Europe’s struggling car industry
10/15/2026October 15, 2026
Bus, train collide, injuring 19 at Channel Tunnel terminal
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French supermarkets targeted by massive defrost cyberattack
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French investigators recover 2 stolen Renoir paintings
10/08/2026October 8, 2026
France: Police clash with protesters at Paris student rally
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France protests turn violent nationwide
France protests turn violent nationwide
Students, unions and Yellow Vests join nationwide protests over living costs and public services.Politics10/17/2026October 17, 202602:17 min
France protests escalate as unrest spreads across cities
France protests escalate as unrest spreads across cities
Students, workers, and Yellow Vests join mass protests across France amid rising tensions.Education10/17/2026October 17, 202607:22 min
From peasant food to fine dining classic: French Onion Soup
From peasant food to fine dining classic: French Onion Soup
French onion soup: how did the cheese-topped specialty become a classic?Culture10/16/2026October 16, 202605:28 min
Europe’s rivers, lakes still low on water after summer heat
Europe’s rivers, lakes still low on water after summer heat
The cooler autumn months have done little to ease the severe strain on Europe’s waterways.Climate10/11/2026October 11, 20267 images
Risking everything: Inside Italy’s mountain rescue team
Risking everything: Inside Italy’s mountain rescue team
When life is on the line, fast and professional help is vital. DW follows a joint French-Italian rescue team.Nature and Environment10/10/2026October 10, 202605:27 min
French students decry failures of education system
French students decry failures of education system
French schoolchildren have been protesting for weeks about the failing education system and dilapidated buildings.Education10/09/2026October 9, 2026Show moreSkip next section In the spotlight
In the spotlight
France rocked by protests as politicians seek spending cuts
Prime Minister Lecornu pledges to improve schools as the government seeks to save billions. France faces a big dilemma.Politics10/06/2026October 6, 2026
As pope visits France, sex abuse survivor hopes for healing
During Pope Leo’s visit to France, one stop will be to meet with child survivors of sexual abuse by Catholic priests.Religion09/25/2026September 25, 202603:20 min
When extreme heat threatens Europe’s nuclear power
Warming rivers are forcing nuclear power plants to reduce output across Europe. France’s power supply is critical.Nature and Environment08/10/2026August 10, 2026
From petitions to memes: How students made dissent visible
From imperial China to modern India, student movements have repeatedly adapted the tools and symbols of their age.History07/31/2026July 31, 2026
France gives a qualified ‘yes’ to assisted suicide
France legalizes assisted dying under certain conditions, bringing relief to many seriously ill patients and families.Society07/23/2026July 23, 202607:20 min
Merz and Macron: A Franco-German week of harmony
The display of a close partnership came after nationalist Marine Le Pen announced her candidacy for the 2027 election.Politics07/17/2026July 17, 2026All content (2135) on this topic
