French free-to-air opinion channel with a conservative tilt
France has ordered Xenia Fedorova, formerly head of RT France, to leave the country and frozen her assets for six months. An administrative court concluded the measures do not cause her immediate, serious harm. Fedorova remains a frequent commentator on outlets linked to Vincent Bolloré’s media empire, echoing Kremlin messaging on Ukraine and the West amid France’s looming 2027 presidential race.
Attal has kept a busy campaign schedule through the August holidays, aiming to close the gap with rival Edouard Philippe as France heads toward the 2027 vote. Other candidates slow down, prioritising rest for voters; Attal seeks to show determination and win over voters one by one.
Protests by high school students have expanded from Paris to cities across France, with blockades and clashes with police. Schools report damage, dozens detained, and calls for more resources as unions push for budget changes ahead of elections.
Protests against the rising cost of living have intensified across France, with police clashing with demonstrators in Paris and other cities. Dozens of shops looted, several town halls attacked, and hundreds detained as unions mobilize for a day of action ahead of elections.