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France's economy stalls amid AI-triggered global financial jitters. The French economy faces stagnation and rising inflation in Q2 2026, while global AI financial risks threaten broader stability.

French rugby limits star players' game time to safeguard World Cup hopes. LNR and FFR set a protocol restricting appearances for 33 top players during the 2026-2027 season to protect players ahead of the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

Ex-PM Édouard Balladur dies at 97, remembered for his 1995 presidential bid. Édouard Balladur, a key right-wing figure and former French Prime Minister, passes away leaving a lasting political legacy.

France bans smartphones and revises Bac exam timing to improve school safety. Ahead of the 2026 school year, new policies target 11.6 million students with measures against violence and tech restrictions.

2026 school year opens with reforms and security challenges under Macron. France's education system faces a pivotal moment with major reforms and security concerns impacting students in state schools.