In charts: How one of the world's biggest economies got trapped by debt
France's parliament begins debate on the 2027 budget Tuesday as high deficits, rising debt and student protests sharpen the political...
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French yields are near levels not seen since 2002. Why that could give U.S. Treasurys a boost
French bond yields have surged to their highest levels since the early 2000s, threatening to roil global financial markets. That...
S&P 500 falls, weighed down by oil prices; Nasdaq craters as AI stocks falter: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City.Jeenah Moon | ReutersThe S&P...
Oil prices fall on report of potential diesel, crude stock release; Brent back below $100
The Torrance Refining Company refinery in Torrance, California, US, on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Caroline Brehman | Bloomberg | Getty...
Global debt tops $365 trillion as economists sound alarm over 'vicious cycle'
Ever-higher costs to service mounting debt loads pose a major risk to governments around the world, economists have warned. Global...
France faces a fresh budget battle that threatens to topple another government as debt costs spiral
Pedestrians walk past the Eiffel Tower in Paris on September 8, 2026.Lou Benoist | Afp | Getty ImagesFrance is paying...
This under-the-radar region is having a 'quiet wine' boom. Here's why
Furmint vines at the Disznókő vineyard in Hungary's Tokaj region.DizsnokoMention European wine, and you'll likely picture the grand châteaux of...
France’s wine production nears a 70-year low, leaving winemakers with tough choices
Florent Latour, CEO of the largest owner of Grand Cru vineyards in Burgundy, spent the summer praying for rain. "We felt...
Putin targets Nestle's Russian business as Kremlin tightens grip on Western assets
Boxes of cereal manufactured by Nestle SA sit on shelves amongst other goods inside an Essen hypermarket operated by ZAO...
Stocks rise for first time in four sessions as Treasury yields take breather: Live updates
Traders work at the New York Stock Exchange on Sept. 2, 2026. NYSEStocks rose on Wednesday as U.S. Treasury yields...
Hugging Face's new duck robot is selling fast. A Chinese chip powers it
The Microduck robot is set to come with a range of pre-installed actions, according to its developers HuggingFace and Pollen...
United Airlines adds 2027 flights spanning Sardinia to Okinawa. Here's what it says about travel today
United Airlines said Tuesday it's planning to add a host of new international destinations next year that span Ljubljana, Slovenia,...
Extreme heat spurs earliest-ever Champagne harvest, putting its famous taste to the test
Harvesters pick grapes in vineyards during the 2025 Champagne harvest in Hauvillers, north-eastern France on August 28, 2025. Francois Nascimbeni...
Trump says oil supermajors are making too much money. What will they do with it?
The ExxonMobil and Chevron company logos are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading...
Building for 131°F: Europe races to protect its infrastructure from a ‘quiet catastrophe’
On the Eurostar platform at St Pancras International station in London, Great Britain, on 1 November 2025.Stephane Mouchmouche | Afp...
UK and France agree with Oman to ensure safety of its territorial waters
Vessels are pictured off coast of the Khor Fakkan Container Terminal, the only natural deep-sea port in the region and...
Is France equipped to handle heatwaves? 55 drown from swimming in unauthorised locations
A gruelling heatwave has embroiled France, leading to 55 deaths through drowning. The drowning death toll in France has risen...
Trump denies U.S. will put 'any money' into Iran, as he meets allies at G7 summit
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron walk with U.S. President Donald Trump during the G7 Summit at...
Trump says France must scrap tech 'sales tax' or face 100% wine tariffs: NY Post
President Donald Trump has warned France must scrap a 3% tech "sales tax" or face 100% tariffs on U.S. imports...
World leaders welcome U.S.-Iran deal as Europe signals sanctions relief, urges Hormuz reopening
Keir Starmer, UK prime minister, left, works with Sanae Takaichi, Japan's prime minister, at 10 Downing Street in London, UK,...
