Are social media platforms censoring France's protest movement?
Are social media platforms censoring France's protest movement?
Users whose videos were removed or whose views dropped have accused platforms of deliberately suppressing their content under political pressure. While difficult to prove, these suspicions are fueled by the platforms' lack of transparency and the French government's intense scrutiny of their activities.
www.lemonde.fr
November 7, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Are social media platforms censoring France's protest movement?
Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
The 40-year-old quietly retired from his tennis playing career last month.
www.lemonde.fr
November 7, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Gaël Monfils named captain of France's Davis Cup team
Probably one of France's most unfairly overlooked experimental aircraft.
The fabulous S.N.C.A.N. "Nord 1601"
The fabulous S.N.C.A.N. "Nord 1601"
November 7, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Probably one of France's most unfairly overlooked experimental aircraft.
The fabulous S.N.C.A.N. "Nord 1601"
The fabulous S.N.C.A.N. "Nord 1601"
Waiting in line at the airport beside France’s national broomball team. Whitehorse hosted the world championships this week! Who knew?
November 8, 2026 at 12:49 PM
Waiting in line at the airport beside France’s national broomball team. Whitehorse hosted the world championships this week! Who knew?
RUSSIA IS TARGETING FRANCE'S 2027 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
France's government agency Viginum has detected more than 100 foreign interference operations targeting the country's 2027 presidential election campaign since the summer of 2026.
France's government agency Viginum has detected more than 100 foreign interference operations targeting the country's 2027 presidential election campaign since the summer of 2026.
November 8, 2026 at 7:39 AM
RUSSIA IS TARGETING FRANCE'S 2027 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION
France's government agency Viginum has detected more than 100 foreign interference operations targeting the country's 2027 presidential election campaign since the summer of 2026.
France's government agency Viginum has detected more than 100 foreign interference operations targeting the country's 2027 presidential election campaign since the summer of 2026.
🇫🇷 France’s foreign minister Barrot said that Europeans will take part in the peace talks in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November with the participation of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States. France will be there.
November 8, 2026 at 6:44 PM
🇫🇷 France’s foreign minister Barrot said that Europeans will take part in the peace talks in Abu Dhabi on 10–11 November with the participation of Ukraine, Russia, and the United States. France will be there.
More than 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have hit 31 European countries since mid-September, led by France.
Mapping how France's protest wave spread across Europe
More than 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have hit 31 European countries since mid-September, led by France.
www.aljazeera.com
November 8, 2026 at 8:30 AM
More than 1,700 cost-of-living demonstrations have hit 31 European countries since mid-September, led by France.
❗️The Kremlin insists the November 10-11 Abu Dhabi peace talks will involve only Ukraine, Russia and US mediators. Dmitry Peskov says Europeans have separate channels with Washington and Kyiv, contradicting France's announcement that it will attend discussions. #Ukraine
November 9, 2026 at 11:44 AM
❗️The Kremlin insists the November 10-11 Abu Dhabi peace talks will involve only Ukraine, Russia and US mediators. Dmitry Peskov says Europeans have separate channels with Washington and Kyiv, contradicting France's announcement that it will attend discussions. #Ukraine
Via #BorowitzReport
Headline from France’s Le Monde newspaper. Memo to New York Times: this is what an actual headline looks like
Headline from France’s Le Monde newspaper. Memo to New York Times: this is what an actual headline looks like
November 7, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Via #BorowitzReport
Headline from France’s Le Monde newspaper. Memo to New York Times: this is what an actual headline looks like
Headline from France’s Le Monde newspaper. Memo to New York Times: this is what an actual headline looks like
Antoine Fromage-Baguette, head reporter for Le Moniteur Universel, France’s leading newspaper, will be reporting from the battlefield.
November 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Antoine Fromage-Baguette, head reporter for Le Moniteur Universel, France’s leading newspaper, will be reporting from the battlefield.
Miss France's Iconic 'FRAAAAANCE!'
ALT: Miss France's Iconic 'FRAAAAANCE!'
static.klipy.com
November 7, 2026 at 6:06 PM
For many years it has seemed almost inevitable that France’s far-left would eventually succeed in handing power to France’s far-right. Looks a lot like the moment is probably here now. Seriously grim news for Europe, Ukraine, & democracy more generally.
November 9, 2026 at 9:31 AM
For many years it has seemed almost inevitable that France’s far-left would eventually succeed in handing power to France’s far-right. Looks a lot like the moment is probably here now. Seriously grim news for Europe, Ukraine, & democracy more generally.
France's greatest import.
Happy Friday! Adèle Exarchopoulos says goon morning ❤️
November 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
France's greatest import.
From the Paris suburbs, France's Gen Z take to the streets: 'It's up to us to establish a new balance of power'
From the Paris suburbs, France's Gen Z take to the streets: 'It's up to us to establish a new balance of power'
In their 20s and from the suburbs of Paris, French young adults have been inspired by the high school student movement, amplifing the demands of a younger generation who is more aware and engaged through social media.
www.lemonde.fr
November 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
From the Paris suburbs, France's Gen Z take to the streets: 'It's up to us to establish a new balance of power'
€11.6bn in bilateral aid for 2027. That is almost €4bn more than France’s total bilateral contribution so far, and we all know France’s fiscal position.
Will this matter politically in the EU? Oh yes.
Will this matter politically in the EU? Oh yes.
Zelensky brought Ukraine’s urgent energy needs to Berlin, where Germany is preparing a €11.6B aid package for 2027. Merz promised winter support, while the two leaders discussed new PAC-2, PAC-3 and IRIS-T missile deliveries, plus further backing for Ukraine’s F-16 fleet.
www.kyivpost.com/post/89056
www.kyivpost.com/post/89056
Zelensky Counts on €11.6B German Aid, Energy Support as Russian Strikes Intensify
President Zelensky and Julia Klöckner discussed on Tuesday, Nov. 3, how Berlin could help protect Ukraine’s power grid from Russian missile and drone strikes amid increased attacks.
www.kyivpost.com
November 4, 2026 at 8:55 AM
€11.6bn in bilateral aid for 2027. That is almost €4bn more than France’s total bilateral contribution so far, and we all know France’s fiscal position.
Will this matter politically in the EU? Oh yes.
Will this matter politically in the EU? Oh yes.
It’s rare to see france’s answer to the Capri/Manta so I’ve dumped the other photos here. (Including one R15)
November 7, 2026 at 1:17 PM
It’s rare to see france’s answer to the Capri/Manta so I’ve dumped the other photos here. (Including one R15)
Foreign meddling in the midterm elections was largely a bust, officials and experts say. There are likely a few reasons why — including that the Kremlin appears more focused on France's upcoming presidential race. www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/u...
U.S. Finds Subdued Foreign Meddling Operations in Midterm Elections (Gift Article)
Russia was linked to influence campaigns targeting Democrats that gained little traction, but the Kremlin may be more focused on France’s elections in the spring.
www.nytimes.com
November 5, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Foreign meddling in the midterm elections was largely a bust, officials and experts say. There are likely a few reasons why — including that the Kremlin appears more focused on France's upcoming presidential race. www.nytimes.com/2026/11/05/u...
france's got talents
⚡️🇫🇷VIDÉO - Mobilisation sociale du #5novembre à #Paris sur les salaires, le coût de la vie et les services publics.
November 5, 2026 at 5:24 PM
france's got talents
This is in line with France's stated goal of better synchronising EV charging with the availability of low-cost electricity.
New priorities for EV charging in France 🇫🇷:
« mieux synchroniser la recharge avec la disponibilité d’électricité » (better synchronise charging with availability of electricity) is included, such as with new home & public charging tariffs, taking into account « heures solaires », night & weekend
« mieux synchroniser la recharge avec la disponibilité d’électricité » (better synchronise charging with availability of electricity) is included, such as with new home & public charging tariffs, taking into account « heures solaires », night & weekend
Les bornes de recharge se déploient sur le territoire
Avec près de 2,5 millions de points de recharge, dont plus de 168 000 ouverts au public sur l’ensemble du territoire, la France se hisse sur le podium des pays européens les mieux équipés pour accompa...
www.economie.gouv.fr
November 9, 2026 at 9:00 AM
This is in line with France's stated goal of better synchronising EV charging with the availability of low-cost electricity.
Second: France's latest logistics vessel
Replenishment oilers like the French BRF-class are often overlooked despite their crucial role for modern blue-water operations. I visit the Jacques Stosskopf to learn more about this brand new ship.
Bâtiment Ravitailleur de Forces – did someone ask for jet fuel?
Replenishment oilers like the French BRF-class play a crucial role in sustaining naval operations and a blue-water navy’s capabilities, often overlooked despite their importance for logistics and support in warfare.
corporalfrisk.com
November 4, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Second: France's latest logistics vessel
Hundreds of thousands march in France’s biggest day of protests in years. Here’s what we know
https://fascinating.news/r/b3Ytg9w8
https://fascinating.news/r/b3Ytg9w8
Hundreds of thousands march in France’s biggest day of protests in years. Here’s what we know
About 575,000 protesters participated in demonstrations across France on Thursday, according to government estimates, marking the biggest single day of protests since a wave of unrest began in September to coincide with a nationwide strike.
fascinating.news
November 5, 2026 at 9:18 PM
Hundreds of thousands march in France’s biggest day of protests in years. Here’s what we know
https://fascinating.news/r/b3Ytg9w8
https://fascinating.news/r/b3Ytg9w8
Cyberattack on France’s national blood service (EFS) via its refrigeration contractor Coolworld. Hackers reset freezers keeping blood donor samples at -30°C to a target of 110°C. The thing that stopped it from destructive impact was an on-call technician who noticed the temperatures going up.
November 4, 2026 at 7:08 AM
Cyberattack on France’s national blood service (EFS) via its refrigeration contractor Coolworld. Hackers reset freezers keeping blood donor samples at -30°C to a target of 110°C. The thing that stopped it from destructive impact was an on-call technician who noticed the temperatures going up.
Hard-left or hard-right: France's next President is going to be a pro-Russian anti-NATO weakling who undermines European and global security.
The hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.
Radical or hero?: France debates leftist candidate Jean-Luc Melenchon
The hard-left leader has transformed into a real contender in next year presidential elections.
www.aljazeera.com
November 7, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Hard-left or hard-right: France's next President is going to be a pro-Russian anti-NATO weakling who undermines European and global security.
Melenchon and Le Pen would both put immense pressure on the ECB to finance France's unsustainable debts for a short-term sugar high and the effect on Europe in hot global economy would be quite bad.
November 9, 2026 at 11:18 AM
Melenchon and Le Pen would both put immense pressure on the ECB to finance France's unsustainable debts for a short-term sugar high and the effect on Europe in hot global economy would be quite bad.
France's Foreign Min has eased fears about Ukraine being bullied into a terrible deal at the coming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi (on Tues + Weds)
Jean-Noël Barrot told French radio; "I can't yet say who will represent us at this event, but France will certainly be there."
Jean-Noël Barrot told French radio; "I can't yet say who will represent us at this event, but France will certainly be there."
November 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
France's Foreign Min has eased fears about Ukraine being bullied into a terrible deal at the coming trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi (on Tues + Weds)
Jean-Noël Barrot told French radio; "I can't yet say who will represent us at this event, but France will certainly be there."
Jean-Noël Barrot told French radio; "I can't yet say who will represent us at this event, but France will certainly be there."