Frances next political contest will also be a test of fiscal credibility

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules.

PARIS: French police battled protesters and looters for a second day Sunday as the country reeled from the violent chaos left by a day of cost-of-living demonstrations in which 2,000 people were arrested nationwide.

PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday slammed the unbridled violence that erupted in cost-of-living protests across France, as police battled protesters and looters in new clashes in Paris.

ROME: As in France, violent clashes have broken out in Italy on the fringes of peaceful demonstrations against the high cost of living, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing Italian news agency ANSA on Sunday.

AYER KEROH: Malaysians travelling to Italy and France have been advised to avoid student protest sites amid concerns over their safety and the risk of arrest by the authorities.

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians have been advised to consider postponing non-essential travel to France until conditions improve, following ongoing demonstrations across several major cities in the country.

PARIS: Clashes between police and protesters, massive looting and multiple blazes gripped France on Saturday, as nationwide marches against soaring inflation degenerated into street violence of extreme intensity.

PARIS: Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with smoke from fires and tear gas billowing over demonstrations nationwide against high prices ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron.

HO CHI MINH CITY: Vietnam held funeral rites for more than 700 of its war dead on Wednesday, unearthed in a major push to identify those missing from decades of conflict with France and the United States.

PARIS: Two paintings by impressionist master Pierre-Auguste Renoir, stolen from a museum in southern France and later discovered hidden behind a wall, have sustained slight damage, prosecutors said on Monday.

PARIS: France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent demonstrations across the country.

PARIS: Thousands of demonstrators were massing under heavy police surveillance Tuesday in Paris and cities across France, as unions and teachers joined high school students who for days have been demanding better conditions in protests punctuated by violent clashes.

PARIS: Michael Olise came off the bench to inspire France to a 4-1 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on Monday, handing Zinedine Zidane his first home victory since taking charge.

PARIS: Up to 500 schools across France will be totally or partly closed on Monday because of a wave of student protests that has shaken the country, the education minister said.

THE picturesque Lac des Brenets between France and Switzerland has dried up after a record-breaking hot summer, leaving locals crying out for help to save the lake.

SAINT-DENIS: Michael Olise scored another superb goal but France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy on Friday in Zinedine Zidanes first home game since being appointed coach of Les Bleus.

PARIS: Kevin De Bruyne scored twice as Belgium beat Turkiye 3-0, while France were held 1-1 by Italy in the Nations League on Friday.

ROME: Italy defender Giorgio Scalvini said Wednesday the Azzurri were still defining themselves under new coach Roberto Mancini as they prepare to take on Zinedine Zidanes France in the Nations League this week.

PARIS: Italy crushed Turkey 4-1 in the Bursa rain to drag themselves into contention in Nations League Group A1, as leaders France struck late to win 1-0 in Belgium on Monday.

LONDON: France forward Kylian Mbappe has suffered hyperextension of the left knee, his club Real Madrid said on Saturday.

PARIS: France captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a hyperextension of his left knee playing for France, his club Real Madrid said Saturday but could be ready to play again when La Liga resumes.

JOHANNESBURG: Former France star Patrick Vieira debuted as Senegal coach by drawing 1-1 in Mozambique, and Nigeria survived a scare to edge Madagascar 2-1 in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying on Friday.

PARIS: Zinedine Zidanes debut as France coach was overshadowed by an injury to captain Kylian Mbappe in a 1-0 win away to Turkiye on Friday, while Roberto Mancinis first game back in charge of Italy ended in a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia intercepted Houthi ballistic missiles on Thursday after issuing warnings for several regions including Makkah, as France vowed to send military means to help shield the key Saudi oil terminal of Yanbu.

FRANCE: Frances Schneider Electric said on Thursday it intended to launch a voluntary public takeover offer for Bulgarian smart-home device maker Shelly Group for 70 per share.

MADRID: Kylian Mbappe said on Monday playing under new France coach Zinedine Zidane, 15 years after the French football icons first met, is like something from a film.