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France

Mass brawl between 200 migrants in Calais

Seven people were injured in Calais as tensions erupted into clashes between some 200 migrants seeking to cross the Channel to Britain.

04/01/2015

France

Thousands turn out for Paris New Year Parade

Tens of thousands of people gathered on the Champs Elysees in Paris to watch the city’s New Year’s Day parade. It’s only the second year the show’s

02/01/2015

France

Easyjet France cancels 30% of flights on New Year’s Eve

31/12/2014

Sport

Formula 1 driver Bianchi 'unconscious but breathing unaided'

Marussia driver Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but is breathing unaided and has reportedly begun a programme of rehabilitation therapy in France

30/12/2014

France

Traffic chaos continues in French Alps, snow chains made compulsory

Traffic remained heavy in the French Alps on Sunday after a night which saw 15,000 people stranded by snow and forced to seek emergency shelter. Many

28/12/2014

France

Snow and ice in France disrupts travel

Heavy snow has fallen in parts of northern and eastern France on Saturday. The French met office has issued an orange alert for snow and ice in

27/12/2014

France

New Easyjet strike called in France over New Year

Several French Easyjet flights failed to take off over Christmas - and now there's a threat of further strike action over New Year.

26/12/2014

France

France: Angouleme council takes down anti-homeless cages around benches after outcry

The local council in the French city of Angouleme has backtracked on a decision to cage public benches to stop homeless people using them. The fences

26/12/2014

France

France tells people to enjoy Christmas, but stay vigilant

Have a relaxing Christmas, but keep personal safety in mind when out in public, say French authorities.

24/12/2014

France

First photos of Monaco royal twins

Monaco’s Royal Palace has released the first photos of the royal twins. The pair were born on December 10 to Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife

24/12/2014

France

Santa Claus goes underwater

Santa Claus took a break from wrapping presents today to drop by the Paris city aquarium and feed the fishes. Swimming underwater in a full Santa

23/12/2014

France

Valls downplays extremist link in France attacks

One of the victims of Monday evening’s attack in the western city of Nantes has died in hospital. At least nine others were injured when a van

23/12/2014

France

Third 'lone wolf' injures ten in Western France

A meeting of ministers will discuss a series of "lone wolf" attacks in France over the past three days. The latest, in the western city of Nantes, left 10 people injured.

23/12/2014

France

Eleven injured after man drives car into pedestrians in Dijon

Eleven people have been injured in the eastern French city of Dijon after a man drove his car into groups of pedestrians. Two of the injured were in

22/12/2014

France

Eleven injured in French car attack

In Dijon France, a man used his car as a weapon to injure eleven pedestrians on Sunday while shouting "Allah Akbar".

21/12/2014

World

What we can learn from myths and legends

21/12/2014

France

'Allahu Akbar' lone wolf attacker shot dead by French police

French police have shot dead a man armed with a knife who stabbed three police officers while shouting “Allahu Akbar!” after entering a police

20/12/2014

Sport

Lindsey Vonn claims World Cup downhill win in Val D'Isere

America’s Lindsey Vonn produced a stunning performance to secure her 61st World Cup win in the women’s downhill at Val d’Isere on Saturday. Back in

20/12/2014

France

Years late, but worth the wait? Lyon's Musée des Confluences opens its doors

Plagued with problems and massively over budget, Lyon's much-anticipated Musée des Confluences has finally opened its doors to the public.

20/12/2014

Sport

Former France defender Abidal retires

Former France international Eric Abidal has announced his retirement from football citing personal reasons. The 35-year-old former Lyon and Barcelona

19/12/2014

France

France 2015: the rise and rise of nationalist voter sentiment

19/12/2014

France

Multinationals including L'Oreal and Unilever fined millions for price fixing

The French competition authority has fined 11 multinational companies 951 million Euros for price fixing in supermarkets. Representatives from the

18/12/2014

France

L'Oreal and Unilever amongst pharmaceutical companies fined millions for price fixing

The French competition authority has fined 11 multinational companies 951 million Euros for price fixing in supermarkets. Employees from the various

18/12/2014

Sport

Fly-half ace Carter to join French club Racing Metro

All Blacks star Dan Carter is set to return to the French top flight after agreeing to join Racing Metro on a three-year deal after next year’s world

18/12/2014

France

"Ida" adds EU parliament's LUX prize to its European Film Awards triumph

The European Parliament has awarded its annual Lux prize for best European film to “Ida”, which at the weekend also won five prizes including Best

18/12/2014

Sport

Former France and Arsenal star Henry retires

Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has announced his retirement from football following a glittering career spanning 20 years. The 37-year-old former

16/12/2014