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Prime minister calls for local curfews as France grapples with unrest
After a crisis meeting, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government was ready to impose a state of emergency 'if needed.'
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Violence in France is a consequence of the last decade's political reconfiguration
The violence on the fringes of protests across France on Saturday is the result of the evolution of the political system during Emmanuel Macron's presidency, marked by the rise of radical parties that promote a conflict-driven vision of society and a confrontational approach.
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Expect violent protests to erupt in France again
No one is addressing the core problems that the country faces
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The US president defended his decision to ease sanctions, blaming Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for rising energy prices
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Mayhem broke out beside peaceful demonstrations in Paris, Marseille and elsewhere as resentment rises over affordability and government budget cuts.
Italy's Meloni wins political gamble over electoral reform
Analysts warn that prime minister’s victory could prove pyrrhic, complicating her quest for re-election next year
Trump blames French unrest on ‘mass migration’ (VIDEOS)
The US president dismissed protesters’ grievances over schools and claimed Islam wants to “take over” the country
Russia slams Kyiv with ballistic missiles as Ukrainians brace for harsh winter
Russia on Thursday hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles and drones, killing two people, while a strike on a farm in the Kharkiv region killed six, according to Ukrainian officials. As autumn approaches, Ukrainians are bracing for a tough winter following Moscow's intensifying attacks on the country's energy infrastructure.
Trump signs security deal with Greenland, Denmark at UN
nited Nations (United States) (AFP) – US President Donald Trump signed a security deal Tuesday with the leaders of Greenland and Denmark, cooling temperatures after his contentious calls to acquire the autonomous Danish territory.
Denmark hails 'binding' Greenland deal with Trump
Copenhagen (AFP) – Denmark on Saturday hailed a "binding" deal announced by US President Donald Trump to give Washington "permanent control" over Greenland's security and bar Russian and Chinese bases from the Arctic territory.
Buckingham Palace hits back at claims in a book by Princess Diana’s brother
Earl Spencer recounts traumatic days after Diana was killed in a Paris car crash in 1997
Europe and Canada are 'strong, even stronger together', Carney tells European Parliament
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament on Thursday, welcoming the ambition for Canada to become an EU associate member. "Canada and Europe are stronger, even stronger together," he said, a day after US President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs and to cut trade ties with the EU if Canada's bid succeeds.
Carney's new love-in with EU has everything to do with Trump
The Canadian PM is in Strasbourg this week seeking a "unique alliance" - and there is one clear catalyst.
France’s centre has one question: who can beat Marine Le Pen?
Seven months out, presidential candidates are lacklustre and there are too many of them
