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French unions set new protest date as arrests mount

PARIS: French trade unions said Tuesday they would call new mass demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron's bitterly contested pension reforms next month, a day...

France vows economic reforms to continue after debt downgrade

STOCKHOLM: France will go ahead with structural reforms to overhaul its economy after credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded the country's debt worthiness, Finance Minister...

France poised to raise minimum age to 14 for electric scooters

PARIS: France is set to raise the minimum age to use an electric scooter from 12 to 14, its transport minister said on Wednesday,...

France unrest prompts postponement of King Charles III visit

PARIS: Violent pension reform protests in France led to the postponement Friday of King Charles III's trip to the country, highlighting the growing security...

More than 130 MEPs demand tax on ultra-rich individuals

STRASBOURG, France: A large group of European Parliament members called on Tuesday for a tax on wealthy individuals, similar to one on multinational companies,...

Another day of nationwide protests against Macron’s plans in France

France faced a seventh day of demonstrations on Saturday against President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular pension reform plans amid ongoing rolling strikes which have affected...

Britain will pay France to stop boat migrants

Britain will pay France 480 million pounds ($577 million) over three years to try to stop migrants from travelling in small boats across the...

French nationwide strike to extend as pension reform fight intensifies

PARIS: France's nationwide strike against a planned pension reform, which disrupted train services, shut schools and halted fuel deliveries, will spill into Wednesday as...

Protests across France to test government resolve over pension reform

Hundreds of thousands of people were expected to take part in demonstrations across France on Saturday as protesters seek to keep up the pressure...

France to turn wine into industrial alcohol to battle surplus

PARIS: France plans to spend millions of euros to turn wine into industrial alcohol for pharmaceuticals and cosmetics to drain a massive surplus, the...

France urges ‘transparency’ over US climate subsidies

PARIS: French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire has called for "transparency" between the United States and Europe over the controversial granting of green subsidies...

Unscheduled stop: Baby born aboard high-speed train in France

The mother and her baby were reported later that both were doing well.

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

International Olympic Committee (IOC) is open to including Russian and Belarusian athletes as neutrals at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

France economy grew 2.6% in 2022

PARIS: The French economy barely dodged a contraction in the final quarter of 2022 despite inflation forcing households to reduce spending, and grew 2.6...

France extends Covid tests for travellers from China

PARIS: France on Saturday said it had extended until February 15 Covid tests for travellers arriving from China due to the "evolving situation". The tests...

Burkina Faso ends French military accord, says it will defend itself

Burkina Faso has decided to end a military accord that allowed French troops to fight insurgents on its territory because the government wants the...

France hit by nationwide strikes as unions fight Macron’s pension reform

French train drivers, teachers and refinery workers were among those who walked off their jobs on Thursday in a nationwide day of strikes against...

France to provide €120m for Keyal Khwar Hydropower Project

ISLAMABAD: The government of France would provide soft loans of €120 million for Keyal Khwar 128 MW Hydropower Project located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,...

France exports electricity to its European neighbours again

For the first time in months, France is a net exporter of electricity as a result of a mild winter, increased wind power production,...

Karim Benzema announces ending international career with France

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has announced his retirement from France's national team on social media. https://twitter.com/Benzema/status/1604845466981654532?s=20&t=xkQBTYi-nHJ8Lq-r-i9y4g “I’ve made my best efforts and my mistakes to...
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