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France strikes: Half a million take to the streets against 2026 budget plans

Striking workers call for Sébastien Lecornu to abandon budget plans

Irish Times - Top Stories - 18 minutes ago

France Hit by 2nd Wave of Strikes in 'Block Everything' Movement

The ‘Bloquons Tout’ movement continues to bring France to a halt with protests over major government spending cuts.

Epoch Times - World - 57 minutes ago

Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and new prime minister

PARIS — Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably hobbling the Paris Metro, along with demonstrations and traffic slowdowns and blockades Thursday, pitting the power of the streets against

The Columbian - US News - 1 hour ago

Second migrant makes High Court challenge over removal to France

It comes after an Eritrean man was given a temporary block from being deported to France under the Government’s one in, one out scheme on Tuesday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 2 hours ago

Qatar weighs ICC case against Israel over airstrike on Doha

Qatar said Thursday it has held talks with the International Criminal Court (ICC) on possible legal action against Israel after last week’s unlawful...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

Ukraine strikes choke off Russian oil exports and fuel supplies

Evidence mounts that Ukraine’s two-pronged approach is working. Russian regions are short of fuel, and exports suffer.

Aljazeera - Top Stories - 3 hours ago

France's big protest: Who's on strike, why and what's next?

The strike action and nationwide protests follow the Block Everything demonstrations earlier in September.

Aljazeera - World - 4 hours ago

Government faces fresh legal challenge over UK-France migrants returns deal

A High Court hearing will take place at 4pm on Thursday over a potential deportation under the returns deal, hours after the first removal to France.

Evening Standard - Politics - 4 hours ago

Israel launches new wave of strikes on southern Lebanon areas

ALBAWABA- The Israeli army on Tuesday announced the start of a wave of airstrikes on targets in southern Lebanon, urging residents of several towns to e

Albawaba - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

800,000 people expected to take to France's streets to protest planned budget cuts

France is under what could be its biggest strike day in years. Some 800,000 people are expected to take to the streets to protest against the government's planned budget cuts, which saw the ouster of then-Prime Minister Francois Bayrou. In a rare show of unity among trade unions, teachers, transport workers and hospita

Channel NewsAsia - World - 4 hours ago

First migrant return to France 'shows we will seek to remove you', says Mahmood

The Home Office said further flights are scheduled to take place this week and next week.

Evening Standard - Politics - 5 hours ago

Hundreds of thousands hit streets of France in nationwide action against budget cuts, welfare freezes

Protests and strikes called by unions the latest challenge to Macron and his new Prime Minister

The Globe and Mail - Business - 5 hours ago

Hamas leader appears after Doha strike, warns Israel -- m read

Targeted official says Israel tried to assassinate leaders; dismisses Trump threats

Gulf News - World - 7 hours ago

UK Returns Sole Illegal Migrant to France as Part of 'One in, One Out' Deportations

One illegal migrant was returned to France on Thursday from the UK in a first for the "one in, one out" agreement to remove people who arrive on small boats.

Breitbart - Politics - 7 hours ago

Protesters in France target Paris Metro amid nationwide transport strikes

Protesters hit France with transport strikes, pitting the power of the streets against President Macron's government and its plans to cut funding for public services.

New York Post - World - 8 hours ago

France: Strikers challenge Macron's austerity drive

French unions have been mounting nationwide protests against planned budget cuts, halting transport and blocking streets. Pre-dawn clashes took place as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu faces his first major challenge.

Deutsche Welle - World - 9 hours ago

France hit by huge strike as up to 800,000 protest looming budget cuts

In Paris, many metro lines were set to be suspended for most of the day except for morning and afternoon rush hour

Evening Standard - World - 10 hours ago

PSG destroy Atalanta, Liverpool strike late, Bayern, Inter roll in UCL

Reigning champion Paris Saint-Germain stormed to a commanding 4-0 win over Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Liverpool once again struck...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 11 hours ago

Rushed rescue saves Gaza archaeological items before Israeli strike

Aid workers saved thousands of priceless archaeological artifacts in Gaza from destruction last week after Israel targeted the warehouse building in a strike.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 21 hours ago

Israeli airstrike in Baalbek allegedly kills 2 Hezbollah commanders

ALBAWABA- An Israeli airstrike on the Al-Asira neighborhood in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon, killed at least three people on Tuesday, allegedly including se

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Israeli fighter jets launched ballistic missiles from the Red Sea in Qatar strike, official says

When Israel targeted Hamas leaders meeting in Qatar to consider a Gaza ceasefire proposal, Israeli fighter jets over the Red Sea launched ballistic missiles in the strike. That's according to a U.S. …

Bay to Bay News - World - 1 day ago

Qatar Emir visits Jordan in first trip abroad after Israeli strikes on Doha

ALBAWABA- Jordan’s King Abdullah II on Wednesday received Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in Amman, marking the Emir’s first foreign visit

Albawaba - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Erdoğan strikes back at Netanyahu over Jerusalem heritage

Türkiye won’t allow ‘unauthorized hands’ to pollute Jerusalem, Erdoğan says, condemning Netanyahu’s claims of heritage while reaffirming...

Daily Sabah - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Clues to Kirk shooter motive, Luigi Mangione terror charges dropped, drug boat strike tip-off

Charlie Kirk’s alleged murderer has been charged and new evidence may shed light on his motive. The DA in the Luigi Mangione is dealt a blow as top state charges are dropped. President Trump...

New York Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Funeral held in Sanaa for Yemeni journalists killed in Israeli strikes - Houthi officials reported the death of almost three dozen journalists who were killed in last week's Israeli airstrikes on the rebel-held capital Sanaa. 16/09/2025

Houthi officials reported the death of almost three dozen journalists who were killed in last week’s Israeli airstrikes on the rebel-held capital Sanaa.

Euronews - World - 1 day ago

UK and US strike tech deal as Trump arrives for state visit

The ‘tech prosperity deal’ will see the UK and US co-operate in areas including artificial intelligence, quantum computing and nuclear power.

Independent UK - Politics - 1 day ago

SAG-AFTRA sets up 'Robin Hood' fund for streaming cash two years after strike. What is it?

In the realm of streaming, workers involved in high-earning streaming projects rarely reap what they sow, actors say. This new fund, negotiated by SAG-AFTRA, is meant to help change that.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 2 days ago

Zelenskyy calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 20

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets

Military.com - US News - 2 days ago

Zelensky calls for a European air defense system as Russian strike wounds 13 in Ukrainian city

Ukrainian officials say Russian forces have bombarded the city of Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine with rockets

Los Angeles Times - US News - 2 days ago

At least 2 dead, homes on fire in new Russian strikes on Ukraine

Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine’s southeastern city of Zaporizhzhia early Tuesday, killing at least two people, injuring 18 others and sparking...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

'We Are Hunting You': U.S. Forces Kill 3 Venezuelan Cartel Operatives in High-Seas Drug Interdiction Strike

The White House announced on Monday that the United States carried out another precision military strike against a boat carrying drugs. The attack took place in international waters in the Caribbean "against violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists." | Border / Cartel Chronicles

Breitbart - World - 2 days ago

France player given 12-match ban for biting Ireland's Aoife Wafer

Axelle Berthoumieu to appeal length of ban but set to miss remainder of World Cup

Irish Times - Sports - 2 days ago

Trump announces US forces killed 3 alleged drug smugglers from Venezuela in second strike

The U.S. military conducted another airstrike Monday morning against alleged drug smugglers from Venezuela. No U.S. forces were harmed.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Exclusive: Rubio says US-Israel alliance remains firm as he heads to Qatar amid backlash over Doha strikes

Marco Rubio addresses foreign policy challenges including Israel-Gaza conflict, Russian drone incursions, and the $50 million bounty on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Fox News - World - 2 days ago

Kaiser Permanente workers across Southwest Washington, Oregon launch strike authorization vote

Kaiser Permanente workers across Southwest Washington launched a strike authorization vote Monday morning following six months of contract negotiations.

The Columbian - Health - 2 days ago

Netanyahu notified Trump 50 minutes before Israeli strike on Hamas in Doha, US president 'didn't say no': Report - 39 minutes ago

Israeli officials say Netanyahu informed Trump about the strike on Hamas leaders in Doha nearly an hour before it happened, but US officials deny prior knowledge, highlighting tensions between Washington and Tel Aviv

First Post - World - 2 days ago

Impact of Israel's strike against Hamas in Qatar

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to rule out further strikes on Hamas leaders abroad.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors -- As Trump urges Israel to be "very careful" after a strike in U.S.-allied Qatar, Netanyahu calls Rubio's visit "a clear message that America stands with Israel."

As Trump urges Israel to be "very careful" after a strike in U.S.-allied Qatar, Netanyahu calls Rubio's visit "a clear message that America stands with Israel."

CBS News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Ireland captain asked referee to look at alleged bite by France player in World Cup quarter-final

Sam Monaghan spoke to officials about a biting incident but the TMO didn’t sanction French player

Irish Times - Sports - 4 days ago

Fitch hits France with record-low credit score

The agency linked the cut to growing political instability and doubts over the government’s ability to rein in mounting debt

Russia Today - Business - 4 days ago

After Israel's strike, will Qatar continue Gaza mediation?

If neutral negotiating venues are now legitimate targets, this fundamentally alters the calculus for future conflict resolution

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 5 days ago

7.4-magnitude earthquake strikes near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region

There were no immediate reports of injuries of major damages.

NBC News - Science - 5 days ago

With the Doha strike, Netanyahu has declared war on the world

No matter where you are, Israel’s ‘long arm’ may be coming for you next.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 7 days ago

More commuters cycling to work because of Tube strike, new figures suggest

New figures from employee benefits provider YuLife showed that cycling miles tracked across London have jumped by 32% this week.

Evening Standard - Business - 7 days ago

France's economy faces a key risk beyond its political turmoil

The "Big Three" ratings agencies will update their verdicts on the country's creditworthiness starting Friday, amid huge political and economic uncertainty.

CNBC - Business - 7 days ago

Starmer tells Israeli president Qatar airstrikes 'unacceptable'

Israel faced widespread global condemnation following its attack on Qatar on Tuesday

Independent UK - Politics - 7 days ago

Doha strike shows that no peace can be achieved by recognising Israel

This moment is a wake-up call to the region, revealing to Gulf states that the US security umbrella is worthless - and the Abraham Accords are a myth

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 8 days ago

Türkiye, Qatar united after Israel's unprecedented strike in Doha

Türkiye scrambled to condemn Israel’s expansionism after a strike targeted Hamas members in Qatar’s Doha, and President Erdoğan discussed joint steps...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 8 days ago

France in chaos as 'Block Everything' protesters clash with police

More than 100 arrests in Paris as protesters try to disrupt key transport links including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Qatar accuses Israel of 'state terrorism' for strike on its capital

US President Donald Trump said he was ‘not thrilled’ by the attack which has been widely condemned by the international community

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Hamas say its leadership survived Israel airstrike but six killed

Worrying escalation in Middle East conflict as Doha condemns 'cowardly’ strike

Evening Standard - World - 8 days ago

Erdoğan, Qatari emir discuss joint steps after Israeli strike in Doha

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan discussed Israel’s strike on a Hamas negotiating delegation in Doha and possible joint steps in response to it, with...

Daily Sabah - Politics - 9 days ago

'No country is safe:' Israeli strikes in Qatar condemned globally

Many countries, as well as social media users, slammed attack as a violation of country's territorial integrity while others were critical of Qatar and US 'alliance'

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

U.S. military strike on Venezuelan vessel leaves Trinidad & Tobago caught between giants

Maduro, calling the U.S.’ modus operandi “regime change through military threat,” said that Venezuela was willing to engage in dialogue, but Trump is sending more military muscle to the Caribbean.

Global Voices - Politics - 9 days ago

With the Strike on a "Drug-Carrying Boat," Trump Returns to a Dangerous US Policy for Latin America

The attack on a ship off the Venezuelan coast is the first time the US has carried out a deadly military operation on its own in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama.

The Nation - World - 10 days ago

France says 26 nations pledge Ukraine troop deployment if peace agreed

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that 26 of Ukraine's allies have committed to sending troops as a 'reassurance force' once fighting...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 days ago

France's severe heat imperils Mediterranean marine life

Prolonged record heatwaves are scorching the the Mediterranean and threating marine flora and fauna.

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 15 days ago

Israel kills Middle East Eye journalists in double-tap strike on Gaza's Nasser Hospital

Mohamed Salama and Ahmed Abu Aziz among 19 killed after Israeli forces bomb Khan Younis hospital providing life-saving care to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 24 days ago

Mauser Packaging workers reject union contract offer; 2-month strike continues

Striking workers are demanding livable wages, safe work conditions, guaranteed break times and measures to prevent ICE agents from entering the workplace without a judicial warrant.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 1 month ago

Thousands of Boeing workers who build fighter jets and weapons go on strike

Several thousand workers at three Midwest manufacturing plants where Boeing develops military aircraft and weapons are on strike early.

Los Angeles Times - Business - 1 month ago

Summer fishing trip turns deadly as lightning strike claims lives of 2 teens: 'Full of promise'

Severe thunderstorm leads to tragedy as 18-year-old Joey Nelson Jr. and 19-year-old Randall Martin III were fatally struck by lightning following a fishing trip in Waycross, Georgia.

Fox News - Environment - 2 months ago

How US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities could affect gas prices

Gas prices are expected to see modest increases despite Middle East tensions, as the oil market stabilizes following U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear facilities.

Fox News - Business - 2 months ago

Southern France is enveloped in 'multi-source pollution' cocktail due to Saharan dust and Canadian wildfires

As global temperatures rise, these overlapping events are turning local air pollution into transcontinental threats.

Global Voices - Health - 2 months ago

Union workers continue a 7-day strike against QSL America at Iroquois Landing

The International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 say they're faced with dangerous working conditions, wrongful terminations and unpaid overtime, among other grievances.

Chicago Sun-Times - Business - 3 months ago

Parachute Snags in Stadium, Leaves Man Hanging in Mid-Air in France

It's safe to say, this stunt did not go as planned and left the stuntman in an unsafe position. It happened during the Champions Cup rugby game in Toulouse, France.

Inside Edition - Sports - 5 months ago

Air Force Uses B-2 Bomber for First Time in Combat Since 2017, Sending Message to Iran -- The bombers conducted airstrikes on five underground weapons facilities, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, and the...

The bombers conducted airstrikes on five underground weapons facilities, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said, and the operation was conducted to retaliate against the Houthis targeting civilian and military ships in the region.

Military.com - Technology - 11 months ago

Is Europe at risk from tsunamis? Inside France's secure warning centre

With a tsunami alert drill taking place today in the south of France, we explore why it's necessary.

Euronews - Environment - 1 year ago