Edouard Philippe

Tear gas, mass arrests as new yellow vest protests hit Paris

Shouts of "Macron, resign" mingled with the tear gas near the famous Champs-Elysees avenue, the scene of the worst rioting in Paris for decades last weekend.

CPJ warns journalists covering 'yellow vest' protests of safety risk

As France braces for another wave of potentially violent "yellow vest" protests over the weekend, the US-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) issued a safety advisory for journalists who want to be on the field in France and Belgium.

Outcry over mass teen roundup as France braces for more protests

A French interior ministry official says that authorities are bracing for "significant violence" on Saturday, based on indications that protesters on both the far right and far left are planning to converge on Paris.

French PM announces six-month suspension of fuel tax hikes

Three people have died so far in riots across France over fuel tax hikes. Earlier, representatives of the protesters had refused to meet a government delegation after threats from far-right groups.

Why are French people protesting, blocking roads and highways?

Since Saturday last week, large demonstrations were held across the country against soaring oil prices. But is it just about fuel?

Fresh clashes in French fuel price protests

Latest demonstrations against fuel prices were staged in several regions across France igniting clashes with police, but their intensity appeared to be diminishing as compared to the protests held a day earlier.

China tries to defuse trade pressure, says world benefits

Critics say President Xi Jinping's government is seeking to deflect international pressure for greater access to markets in China amid complaints Beijing is improperly subsidising fledgling Chinese suppliers and shielding them from competition.

Four children killed after train and school bus collide in France

"All emergency services have been mobilised and a crisis coordination unit set up," says Prime Minister Edouard Philippe.

Algeria recalls veteran crisis manager Ouyahia as Prime Minister

The move came after Algerian President Abdelaziz Bouteflika sacked Prime Minister Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Tuesday, less than three months after appointing him.

Macron unveils his cabinet

The government appointments, made as a part of Macron's promise to bridge the right-left divide, included politicians and some who are not.

France's Macron appoints conservative Edouard Philippe as PM

Philippe, mayor of the port city Le Havre, is from the the moderate wing of The Republicans party and his appointment is seen as a strategic move by Macron to unite the right and the left in France.