French bond yields have topped 5%, their highest level since 2002, following widespread protests and violence over the weekend. The rise is a sign that investors are losing confidence in France's finances as the government grapples with budget and debt problems.
Chipmaker Nvidia says it has invested $10 billion in European tech firms to boost the "AI economy."
The UK has approved a controversial natural gas field, as PM Andy Burnham faces pressure over energy costs.