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88 francophone countries call for 'immediate' ceasefire in Lebanon

The demand comes in response to an Israeli ground operation into Lebanon, launched at the end of September to take out Hezbollah positions close to the Israeli border that has killed and displaced thousands.

06/10/2024

Green News

France's largest lithium project is thrown into question by locals

France views the mine as crucial for both its ecological transition and national sovereignty.

05/10/2024

Tech News

Parlez-vous AI? Francophone scholars call for multilingual models

Experts call on global leaders and tech giants in an open letter to prioritise multilingualism in AI development.

04/10/2024

Economy

France’s new PM Barnier confirms tax hikes for larger companies

Michel Barnier, France's new prime minister, has confirmed that taxes for bigger companies and richer citizens will be raised, in an attempt to plug the growing hole in the country's public finances.

04/10/2024

Economy

France sells €12bn worth of bonds in last auction before budget

France finished its last bond offering worth €12bn on Thursday, as the country waits for Michel Barnier, the new prime minister, to announce the budget for 2025. It's expected to focus on plans to reduce France's deficit and boost investor confidence.

03/10/2024

Business

France mulls business tax hikes: What does it mean for investors?

The new levy, if accepted by parliament, could cost more than one-fourth of the expected growth in earnings for the biggest companies traded on the French stock exchange, according to a report.

03/10/2024

France

Immigration, taxes, Ukraine: French PM policy plan's main takeaways

New French Prime Minister Michel Barnier laid out his policy plans in a speech delivered to the nation’s parliament on Tuesday. Euronews examines his top priorities.

03/10/2024

Lifestyle

Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director

After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on.

02/10/2024

Lifestyle

Science meets fashion: How Uniqlo is changing Europe's high street

From its compact viral bum bag to its high-tech heat vests, Uniqlo is a prominent player on Europe’s high streets. As the Japanese firm celebrates its 40th anniversary, how is science setting the brand apart from other competitors?

02/10/2024

Culture news

What's behind the runaway success of French-language music on Spotify?

Alors on danse... Across music, podcasts, and audiobooks, more Spotify listeners are turning toward French-language content. The likes of Stromae, Indila and Aya Nakamura are seducing wider audiences and crossing borders like never before.

01/10/2024

Europe News

National Rally denies making illegal payments in embezzlement trial

Prosecutors say the alleged embezzlement of European funds makes French and European taxpayers victims of malfeasance.

01/10/2024

France

Marine Le Pen to launch lawsuit after father filmed with neo-Nazi band

Jean-Marie Le Pen was serenaded by a group known to have ties to an international far-right organisation.

01/10/2024

Travel News

Europe’s coolest neighbourhood revealed in new ranking

Hip bakeries and indie bookstores nabbed the area the number one spot.

30/09/2024

Economy

French government mulls tax increase for large companies

The executive is reportedly examining a range of plans to reduce the public deficit, including a temporary tax on companies making more than €1 billion per year.

30/09/2024

Climate

‘A tough year’: Is French wine doomed by unpredictable weather?

Frost, fungus and record rainfall have left winemakers in France 'exhausted'.

30/09/2024

Lifestyle

Paris Fashion Week nears to a close: Here's what you missed

From Issey Miyake's paper-inspired designs to Alexander McQueen's fog-filled runway, the world's top designer brands have dazzled at Paris Fashion Week. Here are some highlights.

30/09/2024

Europe News

French far right on trial for alleged embezzlement of European funds

The high-stakes trial opens in Paris on Monday and will last for two months.

30/09/2024

Europe News

Paris protesters demand end to Israeli strikes on Lebanon

France has been a key supporter of Israel, defending its right to self-defence for years and sells an average of €20 million worth of military equipment to the country each year.

30/09/2024

Economy

French debt soars reinforcing concerns about its budgetary control

France's borrowing of €68.9 billion in the second quarter of 2024 has added to the country's debt pile reinforcing concerns about its budgetary control.

27/09/2024

Culture news

Behind the scenes of France’s first maths museum

As the Paris Mathematics Museum turns one, Euronews Culture speaks to two of its main organisers about the unusual process that led to France’s first maths museum.

27/09/2024

Lifestyle

Inflatable jackets and Dior archery: The best of Paris Fashion Week

Here are some standout moments from Paris Fashion Week so far, as the world’s top fashion houses take center stage in the French capital.

27/09/2024

Economy

French and Spanish inflation dips below 2% fuelling rate cut hopes

Lower-than-expected inflation is fuelling bets for the ECB to keep cutting the benchmark interest rate in October.

27/09/2024

Business

Europe’s answer to the Suez Canal breaks ground after 20-year delay

New route will turbo-charge trade between France, Belgium and the Netherlands.

27/09/2024

Markets

French bond yield surpasses Spain's as investors mull budget woes

France's bond yield surpassed Spain's this week for the first time since 2008 as Europe's second largest economy struggles with debt.

26/09/2024

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The Art of Air: Anrealage's incredible inflatable clothes

Fans inside the clothes create unique shapes by blowing in air from the outside.

25/09/2024

Health news

France fines 11 pharmaceutical labs €8 million over drug shortages

Big names in the pharmaceutical industry were accused of failing to comply with regulations to prevent drug shortages.

24/09/2024