Thousands of government workers, teachers, transport employees and other union workers in France walked off the job Thursday to express their frustration with low wages and the high cost of living.

The central bank president and the five other executive board members are appointed by the leaders of the euro area countries, after consulting with the European parliament and the ECB. A successful candidate needs the support of at least 16 countries representing 65 per cent of the eurozone’s population.

Two days after a general strike and huge demonstrations, students and workers aim to take to the streets again on Saturday.

Inter Milan forward Marcus Thuram has been ruled out of France's games in the Nations League with a hamstring injury, while his teammate Aurelien Tchouameni is also out

French President Emmanuel Macron's Lebanon military force plan hits resistance from Italy as Marco Rubio floats a civilian alternative to UNIFIL.

A stagnating economy has fueled protests across France in recent weeks — and is driving support for extremist politicians.

The most anticipated clash of the Nations Championship hits Paris on Friday night as France host South Africa. It's a match that pits the Six Nations champions against back-to-back world champion Springboks. The match could also be repeated in the Nations Championship final later in the month.

French teachers, students and youth groups staged a new national strike, but the government reported limited disruption. Unions disputed the figures and announced more protests over pay and education funding.