Two Renoir paintings recovered after France museum heist, mayor says
The recovered Renoir paintings, valued at millions, were stolen in a daring heist at Cagnes-sur-Mer last month.
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French-Japanese duo win chemistry Nobel for ‘mirror image’ breakthrough
Scientists honoured for solving mystery of asymmetric molecules that has helped in manufacture of pharmaceuticals.
France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to make public address after thousands rally to demand more funding for education.
‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their words
French students and teachers protesting school conditions spoke with Al Jazeera about their demands.
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French mayor tear-gassed after shielding protesters from police
Saint-Denis Mayor Bally Bagayoko was tear-gassed after shielding student protesters from riot police.
Published On 7 Oct 2026
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Is Europe preparing for a wider war with Russia?
A British war-game show simulating a Russian attack has drawn a nuclear warning from Moscow.
Published On 6 Oct 2026
Protesters throw stones towards riot police during clashes in Lyon. [Olivier Chassignole/AFP]
A protestor kicks a tear gas canister during protests in Nantes, western France. [Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP]
Riot police use a water cannon during a protests in Rennes, western France. [Jeremias Gonzalez/AP Photo]
French riot police clash with protesters in Paris. [Yves Herman/Reuters]
Protesters throw a rubbish bin at riot police during protests in Paris. [Yves Herman/Reuters]
The Interior Ministry said 86,000 people had already joined demonstrations across the country early on Tuesday, while the General Confederation of Labour (CGT) union put the figure at 260,000. [Miguel Medina/AFP]
Students chant slogans during protests in Strasbourg. [Pascal Bastien/AP Photo]
Students march in Bordeaux. [Caroline Blumberg/AP Photo]
A protester is frisked by a police officer near the Michelet high school in Vanves, outside Paris. [Geoffroy Van Der Hasselt/AFP]
Riot police charge at protesters in Nantes. [Sebastien Salom-Gomis/AFP]
Observers of the Human Rights League, a human rights NGO, run through smoke during protests in Paris. [Kenzo Tribouillard/AFP]
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France protests: What we know as schools face nationwide action
Now in their third week, the protests have grown.
France suspends high school classes as protesters clash with police
School blockades and clashes intensify in France as frustration mounts over government inaction on educational needs.
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France’s student protests grow as hundreds of schools close
Al Jazeera’s Bernard Smith reports from France on the growing student protests across the country.
Published On 6 Oct 2026
France beat Belgium 4-1 as subs Olise and Doue lead stunning turnaround
Michael Olise scores twice and assists as France come from behind to beat Belgium 4-1 in Nations League.
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