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France accuses Russia of spate of high-profile cyberattacks

Paris said Russian military intelligence has attacked a dozen French entities since 2021, and also targeted Emmanuel Macron's election campaign in 2017.

World News

How European countries see religious symbols in public office

As Berlin reconsiders its controversial secularism policy, Europe continues to debate the limits of religious expression in public life.

Europe News

French justice minister wants to make prisoners pay for jail time

The announcement follows a series of violent attacks that targeted prisons and prison guards over a two-week period in April.

Cinema

Cannes 2025: Everything you need to know about this year’s jury

The 78th Cannes Film Festival is set to showcase a diverse and star-studded jury led by the acclaimed French actress Juliette Binoche, who will preside over the selection of this year’s prestigious Palme d’Or. Here’s who will be joining her on the jury.

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Travel News

Some journeys in France are almost twice as fast by train as by plane

In 2023, France introduced a ban on domestic short-haul flights where there is a rail alternative of under two and a half hours.

Europe News

Iberian blackout: How Euronews was there for you in the dark

Throughout the afternoon, Euronews teams fought to piece together the developing situation.

Europe News

Millions risk night in the dark as Spain, Portugal work on power grid

Spain's national cybersecurity office stated that it had gathered evidence suggesting the power outage could be the result of a cyberattack, but this claim has been denied by Portuguese and EU officials.

India

India signs deal with France to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets for navy

The contract follows a 2016 order for 36 Rafales worth nearly €8 billion — the most lucrative agreement ever secured by France’s military aviation industry.

Europe News

French police detain 25 suspects in prison attacks investigation

Fifteen attacks on French prisons occurred over a two-week period in April.

Europe News

Spain, Portugal and parts of France hit by massive power outage

A nationwide power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, leaving millions without electricity. Reports indicate issues with the European electric grid. This is what we know.

Culture news

Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris armed robbery trial

A gang of elderly robbers, millions worth of stolen jewellery, and one of the most famous women on the planet - nearly a decade after Kim Kardashian’s Paris heist made global headlines, the case is finally going to trial.

Europe News

Hundreds gather in Paris to honour victim of fatal mosque attack

French authorities on Monday said the main suspect in the murder surrendered to law enforcement officials in Italy the night before.

France

ECHR condemns France for failure to protect girls who reported rape

France is in the midst of a long-running debate on expanding the definition of rape to include the absence of consent.

Europe News

One dead and three injured in Nantes high school stabbing, police say

The alleged attacker was arrested at the scene after being restrained by a member of the teaching staff.

France

French prime minister shocked by daughter's school abuse revelation

François Bayrou denies knowing about abuse allegations at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram during his time as education minister in the 1990s.

Europe News

Emmanuel Macron visits Madagascar, faces disputes over colonialism

Macron met with Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina and the two leaders signed a range of agreements covering energy, agriculture and education.

France

Macron's office denies reports of another snap election in France

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity at home has improved dramatically in recent weeks.

France

Russia's Easter truce was a 'charm offensive' for Trump, France says

France's foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting 'impatient and angry'.

Europe News

Rubio: US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made

After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'

Culture news

French rape victim Gisèle Pelicot’s book to be adapted by HBO?

Pelicot won international acclaim last year for her courage during the trial of her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. Her upcoming memoir "A Hymn to Life" will be published next year and reports indicate that HBO will adapt the book.