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One person dead and 15 rescued after trying to cross English Channel

French authorities said the overcrowded boat set off close to the port of Dunkirk on Wednesday evening.

20/03/2025

Culture news

French Education Ministry cancels 'inappropriate' version of fairytale

The new adaptation of the fairytale had been commissioned for a campaign designed to give 10-year-old pupils a book to read over the summer.

20/03/2025

France

French man returns home after nearly 900 days in Iranian prison

Olivier Grondeau, who had been held in Iran since October 2022, said earlier this year that Tehran was using him as a bargaining chip.

20/03/2025

Cinema

French film stars reflect on 'clumsy' behaviour in #MeToo inquiry

The inquiry commission spent six months auditioning members of the film industry, and is set to publish a report in April.

20/03/2025

Culture news

Behind the political poster causing an antisemitism row in France

Far-left political party La France Insoumise has again been accused of antisemitism. This time it's because of an image that was supposed to promote an anti-racism march this weekend. The chronicle of a harmful backfire.

19/03/2025

Europe News

Macron says France will increase orders for Rafale fighter jets

French President Emmanuel Macron also announced a modernisation of one of the country's main air bases with the latest nuclear missile technology.

18/03/2025

Eco-Innovation

World’s most powerful underwater turbines are coming to French coast

One of France's first commercial-scale tidal energy pilot projects, NH1 is due to supply thousands of locals with clean electricity.

18/03/2025

Culture news

400 migrants evicted from Paris theatre after monthslong occupation

More than 400 migrants, many of them underage, had found shelter in La Gaîté Lyrique while waiting for permanent housing solutions.

18/03/2025

France

France to retaliate after Algeria refuses to take back its nationals

The French interior minister has promised a "graduated response" after Algeria refused to cooperate on a list of around 60 Algerians whom France intends to expel.

18/03/2025

Europe News

Canada's PM Carney visits Paris and London to rally European allies

After first visiting France, Carney will head to the UK where he will speak to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, who is Canada’s head of state.

17/03/2025

Cinema

Actress Émilie Dequenne dies aged 43

The actress had been battling adrenal cancer for months. First seen in "Rosetta" (1999), she was appreciated by audiences on both sides of the Franco-Belgian border for her performances in "Le pacte des loups", "Au revoir là-haut", "Les hommes du feu" and "Close".

17/03/2025

Health news

France urges meningitis vaccination amid 'high' number of cases

Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing it.

15/03/2025

Europe News

France's champagne industry in the crosshairs of the US-EU trade war

President Trump’s 200% tit-for-tat tariff threat on EU alcohol is causing panic in France's already weakened champagne industry.

15/03/2025

Nutrition

Does being a vegetarian reduce your risk of health problems?

Experts for a French agency spent five years on a literature review and dietary intake recommendations for vegetarians. Here’s what they have to say.

14/03/2025

Lifestyle

Paris Fashion Week review: Sex, seduction and powerful silhouettes

Facing a luxury spending slump, designers are pushing ‘beyond’ on all levels. Paris Fashion Week A/W 25 was awash with an array of concepts and intricate craftsmanship that defy neat trend buckets.

14/03/2025

Travel News

Take a look inside France’s newly designed TGV trains

The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026.

13/03/2025

Europe News

European defence ministers show united front in support for Ukraine

As the United States moves closer to Russia, European powers are scrambling to reassess their defence strategy.

13/03/2025

France

Macron welcomes Uzbek counterpart to boost French-Uzbek relations

The two leaders are exploring the strengthening of relations, with an emphasis on trade and economy.

13/03/2025

Europe News

European Parliament sidelined from new 'rearm Europe’ plan

Some MEPs deplored the Commission's use of Article 122 of the Treaty to avoid a vote on the newly proposed €150 billion instrument for defence funding. Others are less concerned.

12/03/2025

Europe News

Trump's trade war: What could be the impact on France's economy?

French industries, including drinks such as wines and spirits, and pharmaceuticals, are the most at risk if the US president enacts the tariffs.

12/03/2025

Europe News

EU strikes back against US steel and aluminium tariffs with retaliatory package

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen announced a response to new US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, unveiling a package of countermeasures aimed at US exports.

12/03/2025

Europe News

'Waste of money': Former Italian PM Conte against EU rearmament plan

In an interview to Euronews, Five Star Movement leader Giuseppe Conte said that the Commission “is exaggerating the Russian threat” to boost military expenditure

11/03/2025

Europe News

Commission to push 'buy European' in new critical medicines act

The European Commission has proposed new rules aimed at strengthening the security of supply and availability of critical medicines, prioritising EU-based suppliers in public procurement.

11/03/2025

Climate

Here’s how France is preparing for 4C of global heating by 2100

Affordable insurance in high-risk areas, heatwave-proof housing and different work schedules are among dozens of new measures.

11/03/2025

Health news

Over 200 influencers illegally promoted nicotine products in France

A new report from a French anti-tobacco organisation has criticised influencers’ support of nicotine-containing products online.

11/03/2025

France

New French law aims to revive village bistros in rural life boost

A new bill that would change an old licencing law has faced opposition from the left over concerns about alcohol consumption.

11/03/2025