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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicFrance protest

Topic: France protest

France gears up for protests, strike over looming budget cuts

By Dominique Vidalon and Ingrid Melander PARIS (Reuters) -Teachers, train drivers, pharmacists and hospital staff are among workers expected to strike in France on Thursday as part of a day of

Lecornu takes office as France’s new PM amid nation wide protests

Thousands of people across France took to the streets as part of the 'Block Everything' protests, an expression of broad discontent with Macron, proposed budget cuts & the entire political class.

‘Block Everything,’ Massive protests take place across France as Lecornu gets named PM

The 'Block Everything' movement‚ a broad expression of discontent with no centralised leadership, sprung up online in May among right-wing groups, but has since been taken over by the left.

Eiffel Tower shuts as staff goes on strike, a big blow before Paris Olympics

The strike against the financial management of Eiffel Tower, comes as Paris prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics and will feature metal from the tower in the winners' medals.

150 arrested in France amid unrest following police shooting of 17-year-old boy

The victim, who was of North African origin, was fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Paris suburb.

‘French Spiderman’ climbs Paris skyscraper as protest against Macron’s pension law

Alain Robert, 60, climbs without a harness, using only his bare hands and a pair of climbing shoes.

Unions call workers to join pension law protest marking 12th nationwide strike in France

Some trains will be cancelled, and strike actions can also be expected among refinery workers, garbage collectors and teachers.

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Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

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Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

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Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.