We are shutting up shop. We refuse to produce, to consume, to run, to servewhen the country is brought to a halt, the real power will appear. It is in our hands. The first demand of the more radical Bloquers is to be paid by the state for staying in bed indefinitely. Others, less ambitious, seem to envisage only a one-day protest.
A ferry linking Scotland to Europe could be one step closer to reality after a key border obstacle may be resolved. Ferry operator DFDS is planning on launching a service between the town of Rosyth in Fife, Scotland, and Dunkirk in France, as early as spring 2026, allowing for both passengers and freight to be transported between the countries.
They just said that they don't think the police will be sent out. We've literally gone to a camp, found a group of migrants holding life jackets, watch them get on to a public bus in plain sight of everyone. We watch them walk through Dunkirk. And we've given £800 million to France, we didn't see a police officer the whole day and now we've just phoned them. It doesn't sound they even going to bother to come out.
Bouygues Telecom, France's third-largest phone carrier, has confirmed a data breach which exposed personal data belonging to millions of customers across the country. The breach, affecting 6.4 million of its 27 million customers, includes contact details, contractual data, civil status data, and International Bank Account Numbers (IBANs).
I am filing a case immediately with the Paris state prosecutors so that this man will be found and sanctions imposed to make an example of him, Patricia Miralles, minister for veterans and remembrance, wrote on X.
According to Medecins Sans Frontieres, a quarter of Gaza's young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened last week were malnourished. Rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the last two weeks alone, attributed to Israel's policy of starvation.
France's military power is deeply rooted in a long-standing tradition, establishing it as one of the foremost military forces in Europe since the Napoleonic era. The nation has evolved its military capabilities, reinforcing its stature globally while integrating advanced technology from its leading defense contractor, Dassault Aviation.
The money collected at tollbooths on France's motorway network is allocated to private companies managing the roadways and is essential for maintaining them, ensuring their good condition.
Ann-Katrin Berger, a 34-year-old double cancer survivor, made a crucial save while back-pedaling out of her goal. She flung herself backwards and managed to claw the ball away, demonstrating tremendous strength and skill. Her action was pivotal in turning the tide for the German team, rallying them to maintain hope in a challenging quarter-final match against France, even as they played a man down and faced immense pressure.
In France, affordable play schemes are available for children during the summer, offering supervised activities and meals for as little as 9 euros, making childcare accessible.