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The Paris Arc de Triomphe race weekend begins on Saturday, October 3, at the Hippodrome ParisLongchamp, bringing some of the world’s leading thoroughbreds and jockeys together for one of the most important horse-racing events in France. The Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe meeting runs from October 3 to October 4 and is expected to attract large crowds to the Longchamp racecourse in western Paris. The event is also watched internationally because of its long history and importance to the global horse-racing industry. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe has been held since 1920 and has developed into one of…

France’s school protests are continuing to draw attention across Paris and other parts of the country as students demand better conditions in schools. The demonstrations, which began in the Paris region before spreading nationally, have involved teenagers blocking school entrances and taking part in street demonstrations. The movement has focused on overcrowded classrooms, shortages of teachers, poor school buildings and long school days. The latest reporting from October 2 described the protests as continuing to grow, with further demonstrations expected as students and education workers maintain pressure on the government. Students have raised concerns about conditions inside their classrooms. Some…

French education officials are preparing new discussions with teachers, parents and students as protests over school conditions continue across the country. The government said education officials would meet representatives on Friday, October 2, after a wave of demonstrations spread from the Paris region to cities across France. The protests have focused on teacher shortages, overcrowded classrooms and deteriorating school buildings. Some demonstrations have also turned violent, leading to arrests, injuries and damage to public property. The protests began around schools in the Paris region but have expanded nationally. Students have complained that their schools do not have enough teachers and…

France and Italy will meet in Paris on Friday, October 2, in one of the main matches of the latest UEFA Nations League round. The game will take place at the Stade de France, where France will face Italy in a match that has drawn major attention because of the presence of Zinedine Zidane as France coach. The fixture is part of the league phase and is scheduled for a 14:45 EDT start in the published fixture list. The match is also part of a busy international week across Europe, with several Nations League games being played on the same…

French student protests have grown sharply across the country, with hundreds of people arrested and dozens injured as young demonstrators demand better school conditions. The protests have become one of the main domestic stories in France at the start of October. Students have raised concerns about crowded classrooms, heavy workloads, weak learning materials and a shortage of teachers. The demonstrations have also created serious security problems in several areas, with police reporting clashes, fires and other incidents during the unrest. The latest developments were reported by DW on October 1, based on events that took place on September 30. French…

France is ending its temporary migration arrangement with Britain on October 1, bringing the so-called one in one out deal to an end after roughly a year of operation. The agreement was created to manage irregular migration across the English Channel. Under the arrangement, Britain could return some migrants who arrived by small boat to France, while France accepted a similar number of asylum seekers with links to Britain through a legal route. The agreement was designed as a pilot system, but France has decided not to renew it as the arrangement reaches its end date. The decision comes as…

Dior presented its new spring collection in Paris during Fashion Week, drawing major international attention to the French capital on September 30, 2026. Creative director Jonathan Anderson presented 65 looks in the Tuileries Garden, using a mist-covered runway built across a pond. The show attracted celebrities including Rihanna, Jennifer Lawrence, Rosalía and Cynthia Erivo, while the collection introduced a softer and less formal interpretation of Dior’s historic style. The presentation took place against the background of Paris Fashion Week, one of the most important events on the international fashion calendar. Dior’s shows regularly attract designers, buyers, journalists, celebrities and fashion…

France has decided to end its migration exchange agreement with Britain, bringing the pilot “one in, one out” arrangement toward its scheduled end on October 1. The decision was reported on September 30, 2026, after French authorities confirmed that discussions with Britain were focused on the terms of ending the programme. The agreement had been introduced in July 2025 as an attempt to reduce irregular Channel crossings through a controlled system for returning some migrants to France while accepting asylum seekers through a legal route. The arrangement was designed around a direct exchange. Under the system, Britain could return one…

French President Emmanuel Macron is beginning a state visit to Spain on Tuesday, September 29, opening a new stage in talks between the two European neighbours. The visit comes as France and Spain continue discussions on European security, economic cooperation and wider regional issues. Macron’s arrival in Spain is one of the main international events involving France on September 29. The visit was listed among the main events expected in France and Europe on Tuesday. Macron is scheduled to travel to Spain for the official programme, while the French government continues to work with European partners on issues affecting the…

France is facing a major public sector strike on Tuesday, September 29, with workers across transport, education, health and other public services taking part in nationwide action. The strike is expected to affect daily life in Paris and many other French cities, with transport services, schools and public offices facing disruption. French authorities and transport operators have issued warnings as unions prepare for demonstrations during the day. The action has been planned as a national protest involving several major trade unions. The movement includes workers from different parts of the public sector, creating the possibility of wider disruption than a…