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France's Emmanuel Macron excoriated after removing luxury watch during TV interview

March 25, 2023

France's Emmanuel Macron excoriated after removing luxury watch during TV interview

French President Emmanuel Macron was seen removing his expensive luxury watch while discussing France's pension protests, sparking outrage from Twitter users.

Algerian ambassador returning to France after diplomatic spat

March 24, 2023

Algerian ambassador returning to France after diplomatic spat

Algerian Ambassador to France Said Moussi will return to Paris following a diplomatic spat with the nation, President Emmanuel Macron's office said Friday.

France protests draw 1M, force King Charles to delay visit amid anger over retirement changes

March 24, 2023

France protests draw 1M, force King Charles to delay visit amid anger over retirement changes

King Charles III will not be visiting France in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said Friday, as protests over pension reform continue to rock the country.

Macron faces 800,000-person protest in Paris over pension reform

March 23, 2023

Macron faces 800,000-person protest in Paris over pension reform

French President Emmanuel Macron continues to see massive resistance toward his pension reforms as 800,000 people gathered in Paris on Thursday to protest.

Macron under fire as French protests turn violent over increased retirement age

March 23, 2023

Macron under fire as French protests turn violent over increased retirement age

Hundreds of thousands of French citizens took to the streets in protest on Thursday as French President Emmanuel Macron refuses to budge on increasing the retirement age.

French President Emmanuel Macron wants controversial pension plan to be implemented by the 'end of the year'

March 22, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron wants controversial pension plan to be implemented by the 'end of the year'

The president of France announced that he wants the pension bill to be implemented by the "end of the year." Macron also condemned the violence at some pension protests.

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes home journalist who was held hostage by extremists

March 21, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes home journalist who was held hostage by extremists

France's president welcomed home French Journalist Olivier Dubois, who was held hostage by Islamic extremists for nearly two years, on Tuesday.

Garbage fills the streets of Paris as sanitation workers continue strike against pension reform bill

March 21, 2023

Garbage fills the streets of Paris as sanitation workers continue strike against pension reform bill

Sanitation workers in Paris are striking because of the proposed increase in retirement age by President Emmanuel Macron. Due to this, garbage has piled up in the streets of Paris.

Macron's government beats 2 no-confidence votes in French parliament

March 20, 2023

Macron's government beats 2 no-confidence votes in French parliament

The French government on Monday survived two no-confidence votes in the National Assembly as tensions continue flaring over centrist President Emmanuel Macron's pension reform plan.

Olivier Dubois, French journalist held by Islamic extremists for nearly 2 years, freed

March 20, 2023

Olivier Dubois, French journalist held by Islamic extremists for nearly 2 years, freed

French journalist Olivier Dubois, held hostage for nearly two years in Mali, was released Monday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Twitter.