Nineteen people injured in France after freight train collides with minibus. Accident occurred at entrance to La Manche tunnel. According to TF1 citing French authorities, victims sustained head and arm injuries. Five are in critical condition. Train traffic between France and the UK via the tunnel was disrupted for several hours in both directions

New packages to strengthen Ukrainian aviation will be available this month, says Zelensky following meeting with Emmanuel Macron in Brussels

French Prime Minister condemns violent protests at some schools. He expresses concern ahead of planned demonstration on Saturday.

A fire broke out this Wednesday near the Austerlitz train station, in the 13th arrondissement of Paris. A thick plume of smoke is visible above the capital

Chad - France : the Defense ministers of the two countries signed this Tuesday at the Élysée a declaration of intent on defense cooperation, in the presence of Presidents Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno and Emmanuel Macron. A new step in the rapprochement between Paris and N'Djamena

French President Emmanuel Macron: France is determined to combat the shadow fleet wherever it operates worldwide. This morning, more than 450 nautical miles south of Réunion, the French Navy boarded the tanker DF Peak, suspected of sailing under a false flag and engaging in illicit fuel transportation. The operation, conducted in accordance with international maritime law, demonstrates France's determination to uphold the rule of law and combat illicit trafficking wherever it occurs.

Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence in student protests and called for dialogue to address educational demands.

A cyberattack targeting refrigeration systems at French supermarkets, including Intermarché, Leclerc and Super U, reportedly caused widespread food losses on October 12. Hackers allegedly exploited older software from Danish manufacturer Danfoss to remotely activate continuous defrosting, setting temperatures as high as 50°C and destroying fresh and frozen products. Around 150 Intermarché stores were reportedly affected, alongside Leclerc, Super U and potentially other retailers. Two supermarkets in Alsace reported combined losses of €270,000, while nationwide damage could reach several million euros

Macron says France fully supports a genuine energy ceasefire, which Ukraine is ready to accept, but accuses Russia of continuing to reject it while intensifying strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure. He says France will continue to stand with Ukraine and Zelensky

French Foreign Ministry: Paris expresses regret over Palestinian President's decision to postpone elections and calls for its reversal

Zelenskyy holds talks with European leaders throughout the day

Eight major U.S. allies—including Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan—have issued a joint rebuke of the Trump regime's sweeping sanctions on the International Criminal Court. They vow "unwavering support" for the ICC's independence

Clashes and use of tear gas in protests in Strasbourg, France, over the education crisis.

High school mobilization: 71,500 protesters across France, including 24,500 in Paris, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

High School Crisis: 48 police and gendarmerie officers injured today, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

France suspends stun grenade use in school protests after 15-year-old loses hand

Trump: What's happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn't about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country

Brutal crackdown in Lyon, where the demonstration remains massive and determined.

Historic mobilization in Nantes

In Marseille, police block protesters at Place Castellane

Demonstration of October 6th concludes in Rennes. Strong mobilization of students and young people, with over 10,000 people gathered in a festive atmosphere. Few damages, limited to some graffiti and broken shop windows.

"Students at prestigious Henri-IV high school in Paris block their school in support of student mobilization. Those interviewed want their privileges to become the norm in the French education system.

Thousands of protesters in Perpignan in support of high school students

High School Anger: "As parents, we must take a stand," believes this mother of a student participating in the mobilization in Lille

Macron: Aboard the multi-mission frigate Auvergne, I witnessed the first firing of the new M51.3 ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Le Vigilant. Very few nations possess such expertise. Congratulations to all the players in this exceptional achievement: DGA, CEA, Ariane Group, Naval Group, and the French Navy

Protesters briefly scuffle with riot police in Strasbourg during a nationwide day of high-school blockades and trade union-led demonstrations across France

An investigation has been opened in Metz into allegations of sexual assault by a police officer during the arrest of a minor, under 15 years old, during the student protests (prosecutor's office).

Lycées, Act III: First protests launched in several cities this morning - Student union claims 1,800 schools blocked, disrupted or closed: on the situation - school protests, blockade, anger, strike.

Demonstration in Lyon: Thousands of people mobilized in the streets of Lyon. The procession, starting from Place Bellecour and heading towards Place Guichard, is marked by initial clashes.

Teenage protest: at least 5,000 people mobilized in Lyon