France
- PoliticsMacron Condemns Riots in Address to the Nation, Orders ReviewIn a Sunday address Macron condemned looting at French cost-of-living protests, ordered a review of police readiness and said officials may ban gatherings.
- French protests turn into riots; about 1,200 detainedWorld
- Tens of thousands protest in French cities; clashes and arrests reportedWorld
- World1,500 European Troops to Train Peacekeeping Mission for Ukraine in PolandAt least 1,500 troops from Britain, France and Germany will conduct peacekeeping exercises in Poland, simulating a post-war scenario in Ukraine in case of a ceasefire, British and international media reported.
- Macron: Ukraine's Partners Will Consider Zelensky's Request for Extra €70 BillionPolitics
- France plans around 500 protests and 90 marches on October 17World
- PoliticsLe Pen's Rating Rises Again in France Amid Government StrugglesMarine Le Pen's popularity has increased again in France according to new polling, as the current government faces difficulties and public dissatisfaction grows with mainstream political parties.
- Le Pen Vows to Cut EU Budget and Oppose Ukraine Funding If ElectedPolitics
- France Intercepts Sanctioned Russian Tanker in Indian Ocean — MacronWorld
- World190 Students Injured Since High School Protests Began in FranceSince the start of high school student protests in France, 190 students have been injured, raising concerns about police handling of youth demonstrations.
- Ukraine Pilots to Begin Rafale Fighter Training in France SoonWorld
- France: School protests turn violent as students clash with police over education reformsWorld
- WorldSpain's Senate Rejects Friendship Treaty with France During Macron's State VisitSpain's Senate voted 142 to 106 to block ratification of the Spain-France Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation on September 30, during French President Emmanuel Macron's first state visit to Spain since 2009. The opposition People's Party, holding an absolute Senate majority, opposed a clause allowing a minister from one country to attend the other's cabinet meetings.
- Macron urges Europe to resist the return of nationalismWorld
- Three killed, including a child, in English Channel crossing attemptWorld
- PoliticsFar-Right Wins Historic Victory in French Senate Elections
- France Boosts Protection of Saudi Arabia's Oil RouteWorld
- Macron Proposes Double Moratorium: No Strikes on Russian Refineries or Black SeaWorld
- WorldPope Leo XIV Begins France Visit as 500,000 Attend Paris MassPope Leo XIV opened a four-day France visit with an open-air Mass at Place de la Concorde attended by over half a million worshippers along the Champs-Élysées.
- Macron Denies CIA Warned France About Russian Drone AttacksWorld