The Guardian
French students say 'non' to government pledges, demanding €10bn for schools while dodging teargas and baton charges - because nothing says 'back to school' like a riot.
BBC World
France prepares for another day of school protests after a week that saw 190 injured students, 5,000 arrests, and a government promising 'visible changes' while insisting it's not conceding to violence.
The Guardian Europe
France's far-right National Rally quadruples its Senate seats to 14, calls it 'historic,' and promptly reminds everyone that winning a caucus is not the same as winning the country.
BBC World
The Eiffel Tower closes after staff protest a religious group's request to move women, proving that even in the City of Light, some things shouldn't be swept under the carpet.
The Guardian
Europe's leaders respond to record heatwaves with a collective shrug, preferring to discuss air conditioning than the actual crisis.
The Guardian
Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction gets shortened on appeal, and many French voters are too fed up with the system to care.
BBC World
Marine Le Pen faces a court decision that could either clear her path to the presidency or leave her as just another activist with an electronic tag and a grudge.
The Guardian
With 30 wannabe presidents and the far right smelling victory, France's 2027 election is shaping up to be a glorious circus of ego and tactical hand-wringing.
The Good Times
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