In a conversation with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on December 5, Macron underscored that France still considers the deal "unacceptable" in its current form, particularly due to concerns over the potential impact on French farmers

Jean-Claude Mas, president of the International Prison Observatory, expressed alarm over the situation, telling Radio France Internationale (RFI), “Three to four people are now crammed into 9m² cells that are meant for only one person”

Air traffic controllers, employed by the state, are among the groups joining the strike. As a result, flight cancellations are expected at four of France's busiest airports, including Paris Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly, Marseille, and Toulouse

In contrast to the gains in Paris, other European markets saw a mixed performance. Frankfurt's DAX edged up by 0.1%, settling at 20,255.25 points, while London's FTSE 100 remained largely unchanged at 8,337.22 points

The no-confidence motion, which united the far-right National Rally and the left-wing coalition, was sparked by Barnier’s budget plan, which included €60 billion ($63 billion) in tax hikes and spending cuts

According to sources cited by Reuters, these proposals stem from three key advisers within Trump’s circle: retired Army Lieutenant-General Keith Kellogg, Vice President-elect J.D. Vance, and Richard Grenell, the former acting director of national intelligence

"It is an honor to announce that I will be traveling to Paris, France, on Saturday to attend the re-opening of the Magnificent and Historic Notre-Dame Cathedral, which has been fully restored after a devastating fire five years ago," wrote Trump

The majority of Russia's territorial gains were concentrated in the eastern region of Ukraine, particularly around the city of Pokrovsk, located in the Donetsk province. This area, which is a crucial rail and road hub, has seen heavy fighting as Russian troops have pushed closer to its center

Often overlooked by American tourists, Toulouse—affectionately known as "La Ville Rose" or "The Pink City"—is gaining recognition as an alternative destination that offers a unique blend of history, culture, and gastronomic delights

The Coordination Headquarters for the Treatment of Prisoners of War, which is responsible for organizing repatriations, confirmed the return of the fallen soldiers' remains via social media. Of the 502 bodies, 397 were recovered from the eastern Donetsk region, where fighting has been most intense

Journalist Laurent Perrin from Le Parisien doubts a reunion between Kylian Mbappé and PSG, noting that neither the club nor its fans miss him. Mbappé, who signed with Real Madrid through 2029, has had a difficult start to the season

The initiative will see approximately 1,500 women drivers operating in the French capital. However, waiting times for these rides are expected to be longer compared to regular Uber rides