France Gisèle Pelicot attends appeal by man convicted of raping her Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him. 07/10/2025
Economy France's political turmoil drags on: What are the economic risks? France’s political crisis is fuelling economic and market uncertainty, with risks to growth and compliance with EU borrowing rules. Bond spreads have widened, reforms are stalled, and analysts warn the ECB may need to act if the situation continues to deteriorate. 07/10/2025
Travel News French air traffic controllers call off three-day strike this week The news comes as a relief to tens of thousands of passengers taking flights in Europe this week. 06/10/2025
Economy French bond yields spike, stocks fall as another government collapses Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a day after his cabinet was appointed, spooking already-wary investors. 06/10/2025
World News At least three people dead as Storm Amy batters Europe Authorities in Ireland reported a man died in Letterkenny, northwest Ireland in what police called a weather-related incident, while in France, at least two people were reportedly killed by the storm, local officials said on Saturday. 05/10/2025
France French photojournalist killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine French President Emmanuel Macron was quick to react to the announcement, praising and expressing his condolences to the late journalist in a post on X. 03/10/2025
France Eiffel Tower closed as strike takes places in France against austerity The nationwide strike, called by France's major unions, is the latest in a series of protests that started last month amid political turmoil and heated budget talks. 02/10/2025
France Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet to go on trial in France The ship, which was boarded by the French navy over the weekend, remains off the country's Atlantic coast. 02/10/2025
Europe News France calls for EU military mobility coordinator to move troops fast The European Commission is expected to present a package on military mobility in mid-November to simplify procedures and facilitate movement throughout the bloc. 02/10/2025
World News Macron: France probing Russia-linked tanker for 'serious offences' Part of the investigation will look into whether the Boracay was used as a launchpad for a drone incursion into Denmark’s airspace last week which forced the closure of its airports. 01/10/2025
Series Grand Voyager | Exploring the South of France In partnership with Media City From the dramatic cliffs of the Verdon Gorge to the red carpets of Cannes, the South of France blends glamour, culture, and hidden escapes. But what is it about this region that captivates celebrities and travellers? 01/10/2025
EuroVerify No, France is not sending its toxic waste to Moldova False allegations that France is planning to send its toxic waste to Moldova have spread across social media, EuroVerify debunks. 01/10/2025
No Comment Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema. 30/09/2025
Europe News European imports of Russian shipped gas send €8.10bn to Moscow’s coffers – report Belgium, France and Spain were the main LNG importing countries from 2022 to June 2025, according to a new Greenpeace study. 30/09/2025
France South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the death of 58-year-old Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa near the Hyatt Regency hotel. 30/09/2025
France French car-sharing app fuels cheaper cross-border cigarette shopping CarKlop allows French shoppers to share car rides for cross-border journeys to buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol in other EU countries such as Italy. 30/09/2025
Europe News Unidentified drones spark security alert at French military base An incident involving unidentified drones flying over the Mourmelon-le-Grand camp in France overnight on Monday led to increased security measures and an ongoing investigation, military officials confirmed. 26/09/2025
France French unions announce new strikes after failed talks with PM Lecornu France's trade unions call for new nationwide strike on 2 October to pile the pressure on new French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu. 24/09/2025
Europe News Palestine as a state – what would that actually look like? For a Palestinian state to be internationally recognised and built, Israel’s current government would need to halt its relentless opposition to Palestinian statehood and Israel’s main ally, the United States, would need to agree on a two-state solution, which it no longer does. 24/09/2025
EuroVerify Polish rally video resurfaces as fake French protest footage The video has previously been shared with other misleading captions related to an alleged 'anti-migrant' march in Warsaw. 24/09/2025