France Protests Shrink to 320,000 in Third Weekend as 565 Are Arrested
France protests drew 320,000 on Oct. 31 by the ministry’s count, down from 410,000, with 565 arrests. See turnout by weekend, Macron’s reply and next dates.
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Geopolitics and Business Report, Oct. 25, 2026: Black Sea Peril, French Bond Stress
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 25, 2026: deadly Black Sea shipping, a Hormuz freight-rate court fight, Alaska LNG sanctions and French bond stress.
Marine Le Pen Launches 2027 Campaign in Orléans After Protests
Marine Le Pen opened her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans a day after cost-of-living protests led to 1,300 arrests. Her eligibility appeal is pending.
Business Report, Oct. 24, 2026: Moody’s Spares France, Alaska LNG Shake-Up
Business report October 24, 2026: Moody’s spares France, Alaska LNG executives quit over Russia claims, Israel’s central bank rejects crypto, and airfares soar.
Terror Attacks in France, Jordan and the West Bank Leave at Least Nine Dead
Trappes shooting probed as terrorism; gunmen hit a church funeral in Karak, Jordan; two Israeli soldiers killed near Hebron on Oct. 23, 2026.
France Protest Ban: Macron Bars ‘Illegitimate’ Marches After Riots
France protest ban: Macron says marches by groups without legitimate standing will be barred as Lyon and Marseille ban all protests and 217 rioters are jailed.
Geopolitics and Business Report, Oct. 22, 2026: French Debt Scare, Diesel War
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 22, 2026: French borrowing costs top U.S. Treasurys, Ukraine’s drones choke Russian diesel, Starlink fight and China’s slump.
France Orders Overnight Curfews in Parts of Paris and Nice After Weekend Riots
France imposes overnight curfews at Place de la République and Les Halles in Paris and for minors in central Nice after riots led to nearly 2,400 arrests.
Cost-of-Living Protests Spread From France to Milan, Lisbon and Brussels
Europe protests spread from France to Milan, Lisbon, Brussels and Liège on Oct. 17, with clashes, arrests and a Lisbon tent camp. Country-by-country facts.
Marine Le Pen and the National Rally: Who She Is, Where She Stands and Her 2027 Bid
Marine Le Pen leads 2027 French election polls after an appeal court kept her eligible. A neutral guide to her career, the National Rally and its platform.