French culture

Transnational political actors, far left networks capitalize on France's student riots

Fox News identified 50 organizations involved in the broader movement and its network of supporters, revealing that only 15 are student or youth groups. 

|ByALEX CARSON
Anti-Zionist protesters hold placards that read "Gaza ceasefire" and "Macron: Stop genocide. Embargo now," during a protest in Paris, France, October 2, 2025; illustrative.
A masked students attempts to kick a tear gas canister, amid clashes with French riot police during a protest by French high school and university students near Lycee Paul Eluard high-school to demand the hiring of substitute teachers, increased resources and better learning conditions.

Teacher doused in petrol as students set fire to schools in protests raging across France

The demonstrations and blockades, which began last week, have become a political flashpoint at a sensitive moment for the government, which announced a series of deeply unpopular spending cuts.

|ByREUTERS
BASTIEN BOUILLON in "At Work."

In 'At Work', Bouillon charms in a predictable look at a struggling novelist - review

As I watched, I kept wondering whether the world needed another book about a mean dad or a failed marriage, which is the last thing I imagine the director wanted me to think.

|ByHANNAH BROWN
MEI CIRNE-MASUKI (left) and Romain Duris in ‘A Missing Part.’

Romain Duris shines in moving French-Japanese drama ‘A Missing Part’ - review

In ‘A Missing Part,’ Romain Duris portrays a father separated from his child by a legal system that leaves him powerless — and unable to let go.

|ByHANNAH BROWN

Wine Talk: A Rose by any other name

When buying rosé, be sure to buy only from the last possible vintage.

AUGUST 16, 2017ByADAM MONTEFIORE
The Jerusalem Wine Festival