France

Storied Paris department store BHV Marais seeks bankruptcy protection

Parisian department store BHV Marais said the bankruptcy procedure was “part of BHV’s relaunch, not its failure” and aimed at protecting operations and jobs.

France temporarily sends maritime patrol plane to Black Sea after cargo ship attacks

From 'Mobut' to Mao, Mbappe dictator meme turns self-mockery into China storm

Bottled drinks by Eastroc Beverage with images of French soccer player Kylian Mbappe are displayed on a shelf at a store, in Beijing, China October 27, 2026. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang

French consumer confidence hits a 2013 low in October amid protests

The proportion of consumers who believe that prices have risen sharply over the past 12 months has risen by 14 points in the last two months.

The young are conformists in denial

In France, protesters are demanding better-funded schools and then a smoother link to universities.

Kylian Mbappe apologises for Mao Zedong comment after Chinese sponsors drop him

A video circulating online shows the French football star Kylian Mbappe joking about former leader Mao Zedong.

French students vow more protests despite Macron government’s concessions

French President Emmanuel Macron’s government has committed to S$5.73 billion of loans for renovating schools.

Godts stars as PSG beat Lyon to go top of Ligue 1

Mika Godts scores PSG’s second goal against Lyon.

Roux de Bezieux set to lead French Alps 2030 committee, source says

FILE PHOTO: Outgoing French employers body MEDEF union leader Geoffroy Roux de Bezieux reacts as he delivers a speech during a meeting to elect a new leader of the French business organisation MEDEF, in Meudon, near Paris, France, July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

France’s Macron promises ‘strong measures’ to assuage protests

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with business owners whose businesses were damaged during recent riots in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026. Aurelien Morissard/Pool via REUTERS

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