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US President Donald Trump said that even at his first meeting with Emmanuel Macron he warned him that France would 'disappear' because of admitting migrants. He also mentioned the situation in Spain and characterized migrants' attitude toward European countries. Against this backdrop, mass protests are taking place in Europe.
Aziz KarimovNational Rally leader Marine Le Pen held the first rally of her campaign in Orléans before about 8,500 supporters, promising to 'restore the rule of law', tighten migration laws and appoint Jordan Bardella prime minister in the event of victory. Bardella's speech was interrupted by an action by the Jewish student union. According to an Ipsos poll, Le Pen is the frontrunner of the 2027 campaign. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen held her first campaign rally in Orléans before about 8,500 supporters, promising to 'restore the rule of law', tighten migration laws and appoint Jordan Bardella as prime minister if she wins. Bardella's speech was interrupted by a protest by the Jewish student union. According to an Ipsos poll, Le Pen is the frontrunner of the 2027 campaign.
Aziz KarimovIn Orleans, thousands of people took part in an action against the National Rally congress, which will conclude with the launch of Marine Le Pen's presidential campaign. The action was organized by about 50 parties, trade unions and associations. Public order was maintained by nearly 3,000 police officers and gendarmes; the protests come amid heightened tension following a deadly attack in Trappes.
Aziz KarimovAfter last weekend's riots, France will deploy around 70,000 police officers for new protests on Saturday. The movement began with schoolchildren's actions and grew into a nationwide one amid rising living costs. The authorities are restricting demonstration routes, courts have already sentenced 217 people, and polls show Marine Le Pen strengthening six months before the presidential election. After last weekend's riots, France will deploy about 70,000 police officers for new protests on Saturday. The movement began with school actions and grew into a nationwide one amid rising cost of living. The authorities are restricting demonstration routes, courts have already sentenced 217 people, and polls show Marine Le Pen strengthening six months before the presidential election.
Otabek YusupovOn 24 October 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets to protest against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police arrested 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. The authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still broke out in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities. On October 24, 2026, hundreds of thousands of French people took to the streets against the rising cost of living and underfunded education. Police detained 1,314 people; 53 officers were injured. Authorities deployed 70,000 security personnel to prevent a repeat of last week's riots, yet clashes still occurred in Paris, Marseille, Lyon and other cities.
Aziz KarimovAfter a fire destroyed the wooden clock tower of Limoges town hall, the city is divided: some blame the radical left, while others see the protests as a reflection of poverty and the high cost of living. Two suspects have been arrested, a curfew has been imposed, and the presidential election in six months heightens the political significance of the events. After a fire destroyed the wooden clock tower of Limoges town hall, the city is split: some blame radical leftists, while others see the protests as a reflection of poverty and the high cost of living. Two suspects have been arrested, a curfew has been imposed, and the presidential election in six months heightens the political significance of the events.
Otabek YusupovNew mass protests will take place in France on Saturday. The Paris authorities changed the demonstration route at the last moment, and the unions challenged the decision in court. 70,000 law enforcement officers are being mobilized across the country, and bans and a curfew have been introduced in a number of cities. New mass protests will take place in France on Saturday. The Paris authorities changed the demonstration route at the last moment, and the unions challenged the decision in court. 70,000 security personnel are being mobilized across the country, with bans and a curfew introduced in several cities.
Otabek YusupovAfter storms Aurore and Belo, about 59,000 homes in western France remained without electricity as of Sunday noon. Brittany and Normandy were hit hardest. At the peak of the bad weather, outages affected nearly 289,000 customers.
Otabek YusupovOn 23 October 2026, a man opened fire from a car at pedestrians in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière near Paris. The victim was 26-year-old MMA fighter Pengoo Bossio Wangi; five people were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl. The detained suspect, 39-year-old Kevin T., was transferred to psychiatric observation; a copy of «Mein Kampf» was found at his home. Macron called the attack «a racist terrorist act». On October 23, 2026, a man opened fire from a car on pedestrians in the towns of Trappes and La Verrière near Paris. The victim was 26-year-old MMA fighter Pengo Bossio Wangi; five people were wounded, including a 12-year-old girl. The detained 39-year-old Kevin T. was transferred to psychiatric observation; 'Mein Kampf' was found at his home. Macron called the attack a 'racist terrorist act'.
Aziz KarimovContrary to market expectations, the Moody's agency did not downgrade France's sovereign rating, keeping it at Aa3 with a negative outlook. The decision came amid the yield on ten-year bonds rising above 5.1%, the riots of October 17 and bitter budget debates in the National Assembly. The government welcomed the decision, but experts warn that it is merely a breather, not a vote of confidence. Contrary to market expectations, Moody's did not downgrade France's sovereign rating, keeping it at Aa3 with a negative outlook. The decision came amid ten-year bond yields rising above 5.1%, the October 17 unrest, and heated budget debates in the National Assembly. The government welcomed the decision, but experts warn that this is merely a reprieve, not a vote of confidence.
Aziz KarimovThe Russian pair Aleksandra Boikova and Dmitrii Kozlovskii finished second at the Grand Prix stage in France, scoring 197.66 points across the two programs. The victory went to Georgia's Anastasiia Metelkina and Luka Berulava (204.65), with Germany's Annika Hocke and Robert Kunkel third (179.74). Russian figure skaters are competing under neutral status following an ISU decision.
Otabek YusupovNational Rally leader Marine Le Pen delivers her first campaign speech in Orléans after mass protests against the rising cost of living, which were accompanied by unrest and hundreds of arrests. According to an Ipsos poll, she leads with 32–34% in the first round of the April–May elections.
Aziz KarimovA fire that broke out during the riots on 17 October caused extensive damage to the town hall of Limoges in central France. The 1883 building, listed as a historic monument, lost part of its roof, and corridors and staircases were damaged. The investigation is considering arson as a possible cause.
Aziz KarimovRussian President Vladimir Putin, in an interview with journalist Pavel Zarubin, said that attempts to link Moscow to mass protests in European cities are 'a clear exaggeration.' According to him, Europe's first reaction was to blame the US, not Russia. Earlier, Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov called such accusations absurd.
Aziz KarimovLens defeated Paris FC 2:1 thanks to goals from Florian Thauvin and Thorgan Hazard. The match was the only one in Saturday's Ligue 1 matchday: PSG vs Lyon and Toulouse vs Troyes were postponed amid protests and unrest in France.
Aziz KarimovOn October 24, 2026, French police dispersed with tear gas about 150 protesters who had gathered at the University of Lyon 3. The action took place in an area where protests are banned, amid continuing tension in France after a weekend of riots, arson and looting in several cities.
Aziz KarimovFrance has introduced the Prix Pascal literary prize for works created by humans together with artificial intelligence. Authors from any country may participate; applications are accepted until November 30, and the winner will be announced in early December. The prize emerged against the backdrop of the scandal surrounding Thélisson Aurélien, who was removed from the Goncourt Prize shortlist over suspicions of using AI.
Otabek YusupovOn October 24, 2026, French police and gendarmerie used Centaure armored vehicles in Paris and Marseille amid planned demonstrations over the rising cost of living. In Paris, an armored vehicle stood near the National Assembly building, while in Marseille law enforcement patrolled the streets with armored vehicles and a water cannon.
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