Europe
Britain and France to rehearse deploying a force to Ukraine in Poland
Nearly 3,000 troops from 12 European nations will rehearse deploying a reassurance force to Ukraine in Poland from November 9 to 22, led by Britain and France.
France
France: 8 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Britain and France to rehearse deploying a force to Ukraine in Poland. Key developments, background and analysis.
8 stories on France since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 4 November 2026.
Key developments
- Britain and France to rehearse deploying a force to Ukraine in PolandBritain and France will lead Exercise Koalicja in Poland from November 9 to 22, testing how a multinational force could deploy to Ukraine if there is a peace deal.
- Mbappe dropped by two Chinese brands over remark about MaoChinese drinks company Dongpeng and dairy giant Mengniu ended all cooperation with Kylian Mbappe after a video circulated in which he apparently joked about Mao Zedong.
- Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting France's riotsMacron said leaders 'in campaign mode' were campaigning 'at France's expense', in an apparent swipe at Trump and Netanyahu.
- France extends curfews after its worst riots in yearsPM Sebastien Lecornu said new curfews would be imposed where needed after Monday's curfews 'helped keep the night calm'.
- France reels after riots as Macron vows to punish lootersNearly 2,400 people were arrested after cost-of-living protests turned violent across France, with around 1,000 police and gendarmes injured, Dawn reported.
Football
Mbappe dropped by two Chinese brands over remark about Mao
Dongpeng and Mengniu ended deals with Kylian Mbappe after a video in which he apparently joked about Mao Zedong; AFP could not verify the clip's authenticity.
Europe
Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting France's riots
Macron took an apparent swipe at Trump and Netanyahu for using France's riots in their campaigns, as Paris braced for more protests and bond yields passed 5%.
Europe
France extends curfews after its worst riots in years
France will impose new curfews where needed after its worst riots in years, as Iran war fuel prices feed protests and far-right gains across Europe.
Europe
France reels after riots as Macron vows to punish looters
About 2,400 people were arrested after cost-of-living protests turned violent in France. The prime minister holds a crisis cabinet as Macron faces criticism.
Europe
Teenager shoots headmaster and teacher at French middle school
A 14-year-old opened fire with a hunting gun at a middle school in Aubagne near Marseille, wounding the headmaster and a teacher before staff disarmed him.
Europe
Why French high school students are blockading their schools
Over 5,000 people have been arrested as French teenagers blockade their schools over teacher shortages, long days and poor conditions. Here is what is driving it.
Technology
Pope Leo warns against losing our humanity in a 'paradise of machines' as he begins France visit
On the first papal visit to France in 18 years, Pope Leo XIV called for ethical education in the age of AI and warned against profit-driven science.