A Frenchman who was captured pummeling a riot police officer during Yellow Vest protests in Paris has been revealed to be a former professional boxer. Former light heavyweight champion of France, Christophe Dettinger, was filmed repeatedly punching the officer, who was wielding a baton and a shield, as the protest turned violent on on a […]
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‘True Viking!’ Twitter mocks Swedish envoy for panic over small fire started by Yellow Vests
As Yellow Vest protests gripped Paris once again, Sweden’s ambassador to France grumbled about police not doing anything about a fire started by protesters in front of the embassy. Her rant provoked some sarcastic responses. The latest protests by defiant yellow vests seemingly caught Swedish Ambassador Veronika Wand-Danielsson somewhat off-guard, as she apparently discovered that […]
75% of French disapprove of Macron govt, poll reveals as Yellow Vest rallies simmer
Three-quarters of the French are dissatisfied with President Emmanuel Macron’s policies and have appallingly little trust in his ministers, a new poll by Odexa has revealed. Just 25 percent of the people surveyed by Odoxa and Dentsu Consulting for France Info and Le Figaro said they were happy with the way the government is running […]
Macron’s spin director to quit amid scandals and growing Yellow Vest anger
Emmanuel Macron’s communications director, who shaped his message the campaign, has resigned. It is yet another high-profile departure as the president’s rating are down after several scandals and nationwide protests. Citing personal reasons for the resignation, Sylvain Fort said on Thursday that he would leave the job at the end of January, telling France Info […]
Iconic London Tower guards don yellow vests for their first strike in 55 YEARS
The Tower of London’s “Beefeater” guards staged a walkout in defiance of pension cuts, donning yellow vests in solidarity with French protesters as they picketed the iconic site – their first strike in 55 years. The Beefeaters, whose red uniforms, black hats, and stoic expressions are instantly recognizable symbols of England, joined workers at other […]
Hit the road Jaсques! Yellow Vests caused millions in damage to French roads, operator claims
French road operator VINCI Autoroutes says it has become the latest victim of the nationwide Yellow Vest protests. It claims weeks of rallies and attacks on highways and facilities resulted in tens of millions of euros in damages. The company reported on Sunday that the wave of demonstrations had affected some 250 of its sites […]
‘Macron… WHAT?’ French TV channel ‘censors’ photo of Yellow Vest protester’s placard (PHOTOS)
TV channel France3 has “fixed” a placard held by a Yellow Vest protester, which urged President Emmanuel Macron to resign. The broadcaster explained that the sign was broadcast reading just Macron, due to a “human error.” The unfortunate blunder occurred on Saturday during an evening news program that was covering the ongoing Yellow Vest protests. […]
RT France reporter struck in face covering Yellow Vest protest
An RT France reporter has been hit in the face during Yellow Vest protests in Paris. She has been taken to a nearby hospital. Nadège Abderrazak was hit near Place de l’Opéra in the French capital, resulting in a bloody cut on her face and a swollen mouth. RT’s editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan tweeted a photo […]
RT France reporter struck in face covering Yellow Vest protest
An RT France reporter has been hit in the face during Yellow Vest protests in Paris. She has been taken to a nearby hospital. Nadège Abderrazak was hit near Place de l’Opéra in the French capital, resulting in a bloody cut on her face and a swollen mouth. RT’s editor-in-chief Margarita Simonyan tweeted a photo […]
Champs-Élysées in yellow: Protesters march through central Paris demanding Macron resign
Paris is bracing for yet another round of Yellow Vest protests, with demonstrators taking to the streets of the capital. More than 10,000 are expected to join the march, with the slogan ‘Macron Resign’. France is gripped by the fifth consecutive weekend of Yellow Vests rallies, named after the high-visibility clothing drivers are required to […]