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Two Stolen Renoir Paintings Recovered in France, Six Arrested

NewsDeskNgOct 9, 2026October 9, 20260

French authorities have recovered two Renoir paintings stolen from a museum last month and arrested six suspects after a national search. Two paintings by French artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir stolen from a museum in southern France last month have been recovered, with six people arrested, local authorities said on Friday. The...

Belgian Students Take To Streets Over Education Costs Following Protests In France

NewsDeskNgOct 7, 2026October 7, 20260

Belgian students take to the streets over rising education costs, following recent student protests in neighbouring France. Hundreds of students have taken to the streets in the Belgian city of Liège to protest rising education costs, with the demonstrations partly inspired by recent student unrest in neighbouring France. Local media...

Moody’s Warns France Faces Prolonged Political Gridlock Over Budget

NewsDeskNgOct 2, 2026October 2, 20260

Moody’s says France faces prolonged political uncertainty over its 2027 budget, with fragmentation complicating efforts to achieve fiscal consolidation. France faces considerable uncertainty over the approval of its 2027 budget, as the upcoming presidential election and deep political divisions could make it harder for the government to reduce the country’s...