Called 'Let's block everything', the general strike is expected to bring together some 100,000 people who will walk out of the office, boycott businesses, stage sit-ins and blockade streets.

French MPs will debate a vote of no confidence in prime minister Francois Bayrou after just nine months of him in office.

Fresh instability in one of Europe’s most powerful capitals has implications far beyond French borders

French Parliament votes to bring down the Bayrou-led government over its plans to cut about $52bn to reduce the debt.

François Bayrou forced to resign after just nine months, leaving President Macron without solution to rising national debt

Emmanuel Macron has faced humiliation today as his government lost a confidence vote, plunging France into political chaos.

Government collapses after Emmanuel Macron’s ally wins support of just 194 MPs with 364 against

Prime minister to hand in resignation after thousands of protesters gather to celebrate ousting and plan day of action

Called 'Let's block everything', the general strike is expected to bring together some 100,000 people who will walk out of the office, boycott businesses, stage sit-ins and…

François Bayrou has handed in his resignation, leaving France without a prime minister on the eve of nationwide protests.

There were up to 50 arrests in Paris alone by 8am on Wednesday, as attempts were made to disrupt key transport links, including the Eurostar hub at Gare du Nord.

A grassroots movement is encouraging people to protest against the political class and proposed budget cuts.

Protestors across France have blocked roads, transit and more as the "Block Everything" movement takes hold in the wake of the prime minister's ouster.

Group of activists shut down different sections of the Paris ring road, while secondary schools and bus stations also had barricades placed in front of them.

Although France did not come to a standstill or grind to a halt on Wednesday, numerous protests took place throughout the day across the country with large gatherings in certain…