Sport Federer withdraws from French Open Roger Federer will miss a grand slam tournament for the first time since 1999 after announcing he will not play in the French Open after failing to recover from a back… 19/05/2016
Economy Mainland France unemployment dips below 10% The unemployment rate in mainland France has edged below 10 percent for the first time since early 2014 offering some evidence that the labour market may be turning a corner. 19/05/2016
France 'Cop-haters' attack police car in Paris A French police patrol car came under attack in Paris on Wednesday (May 18), four people have been arrested. 19/05/2016
France Roads, railways and refineries hit in two-day French strike French transport workers on the railways and roads have delivered a patchy response to the Communist CGT union’s call for strike action to protest against labour law… 18/05/2016
France A protest against protests: French police denounce violence during demonstrations Police officers across 60 French cities have taken to the streets to vent their frustration at mounting violence during protests about contentious labour… 18/05/2016
Cinema “Neruda” : an unconventional take on Chilean Nobel Prize-winning poet For his latest film, “Neruda”, Chilean director, Pablo Larrain, has once again teamed up with the Mexican star, Gael Garcia Bernal. The film follows 18/05/2016
France As it happened: Euronews launches new-look TV channel and website Euronews has unveiled a brand new look and strategic vision. The new on-air visual identity and website (in beta) were unveiled live at the 17/05/2016
France France poised for fresh strike action over labour reform bill French president Francois Hollands says he will not withdraw a controversial labour reform bill despite resistance in parliament and fresh tensions on the… 17/05/2016
France Francois Hollande scores lowest poll for a French president It never rains but it pours. 17/05/2016
Sport Europa Truck Trail season gets underway With the tyres pumped and the engines firing on all cylinders the 20th season of the Europa Truck Trial got under in Montalieu-Vercieu in southeast 17/05/2016
France Cannes' iconic hotel reveals tricks of the trade to make VIPs feel at home After striking poses on the red carpet, giving interviews, attending long ceremonies and parties, celebrities deserve to stay at Cannes’ best 17/05/2016
France France begins a week of rolling strikes The country faces a week of stoppages and protests as unions mobilise their members to protest against employment law reform. 17/05/2016
France Cannes Festival: EU film-funding project celebrates 25 years Almost half of the films in the official competition at Cannes this year are supported by the EU MEDIA programme. The project – celebrating 25 years 16/05/2016
Cinema Mehmet Can Mertoğlu takes a portrait of Turkey with his film Album The Cannes Film Festival is not just about competition. And it’s not simply about glitz and glamour. There are more strings to its bow. Such as 16/05/2016
France Meet the man who coiffs the stars at Cannes Eros Giuliani is a hair stylist whose clients include some of the biggest stars to grace the red carpet at Cannes. Euronews’ Nezahat Sevim caught up 16/05/2016
France European cinema dominates Cannes European movie power was on show over the weekend at the Cannes Film Festival. French director Nicole Garcia premiered her 1950s-set From The Land Of 16/05/2016
France Female ex-ministers speak out against sexual harassment in French politics Seventeen women who have served as ministers in France say they will no longer keep quiet about sexual harassment in politics. The signatories span 15/05/2016
France Spielberg's fantasy adventure 'The BFG' premieres at Cannes Steven Spielberg’s latest movie premiered at Cannes on Saturday. “The BFG” – a fantasy film about a Big Friendly Giant – is a return to family film 14/05/2016
Sport Saracens lift first European Champions Cup English side Saracens have become the champions of Europe for the first time, after beating Racing 92 of France. They lifted the cup after a 21-9 14/05/2016
Sport Zlatan leaves PSG "like a legend" Football clubs around the world will be no doubt reaching for the cheque books in a rush to sign Zlatan Ibrahimovic. In his usual self-aggrandizing 13/05/2016
France Ibrahimovic announces departure from PSG Zlatan Ibrahimovic has confirmed he will be leaving Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. The Swedish striker whose contract with the French 13/05/2016
Cinema As Cannes honours Depardon, "Les Habitants" goes in search of The French Renowned documentary maker and photographer Raymond Depardon becomes a man with a van for his latest venture, "Les Habitants", a feature-length road trip around France in search of The French 13/05/2016
France 'Money Monster' and 'Eshtebak' premiere at Cannes as political films take centre stage Jodie Foster’s ‘Money Monster’ has premiered at Cannes. Starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts who makes her debut at the festival, it’s one of 12/05/2016
Sport France names squad for Euro 2016 Martial, Payet and Kante in French coach Didier Deschamps has played safe with his 23-man squad for the upcoming Euro 2016. 12/05/2016
France French government survives confidence vote paving way for contested labour reforms France’s Socialist government has survived a confidence vote, paving the way for controversial labour reforms. The centre-right Republican party 12/05/2016
Economy IEA oil forecast brightens The International Energy Agency is no longer so concerned about the oil market "drowning in supply" this year and says unplanned disruptions to output could help run down the global glut of crude. 12/05/2016