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10/17/2026October 17, 2026

France: Police and protesters clash in nationwide protests

10/16/2026October 16, 2026

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

10/12/2026October 12, 2026

French supermarkets targeted by massive defrost cyberattack

10/09/2026October 9, 2026

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

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