France’s economic woes: Debt nears 122% of GDP, growth forecast at just 0.4% The Times of IndiaAlmost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France BBCFresh clashes rock France as protesters march on RTE.ieOctober 24, 2026 — Clashes in France after day of mostly peaceful protests CNNFrance may calm violence in the short term but it is a country infused with dread The Irish Times