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Protests in several cities ​coincide with a deepening economic, social and political crisis in Tunisia.

A weekend event for Steelers fans in Paris has been canceled because of security concerns following recent street protests in the French capital.

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Thursday's planned demonstrations are outlawed in parts of Paris, Lyon, Lille and Grenoble.

Violence is on the rise in Iran's border region with Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Iran war could shift the strategic balance for militant groups operating in the area.

The US president has turned his attention to France, but his comments were dismissed by French leader Macron.

The Indian mission asked nationals to stay informed through local news reports and official updates on the French government's website, gouvernement.fr

France’s borrowing costs rise to their highest since mid-2002, ​as widespread protests added to concerns over the country’s fragile finances

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<p>Leaders criticised for spreading misleading information as France prepares for further protests this weekend</p><p></p><p>Emmanuel Macron has accused Donald Trump and other foreign leaders of making “stupid comments” about France’s street unrest for political gain, as the country prepared for more protests this weekend.</p><p>Speaking during a visit to Qa

<p>Yield on 10-year government bonds passes 5% amid failure to pass budget and fallout from violent street protests</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2026/oct/21/uk-inflation-jump-rising-motor-fuels-cost-jackdaw-gas-field-latest-news-updates"><strong>Business live – latest updates</strong></a></p></li></ul><p>France’s borrowing

France is grappling with intense pressure to slash spending, while trying to quell violent protests demanding the government spends more.

Carrefour cut its full-year 2026 financial forecasts, citing worsening social unrest and security conditions in France, weighing on consumer spending.

The Steelers-Saints game is the first regular season game that the league has ever held in the French capital.

The scale and the police's apparent inability to contain the turmoil has shocked France, inflaming tensions ahead of presidential elections next year.

Authorities are combing through security footage and social media as they look for those involved in looting and vandalism.

For moderate political forces, it is all about preventing the hard-left from getting into the presidential second round

France will deploy Sentinelle troops for Saturday's protests, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.