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Food and Drink

How absinthe became fashionable again in Europe

As the (over-age adults of the) world celebrate International Absinthe Day, we’re taking a look at the history and present popularity of the emerald-coloured drink.

Europe News

French lawmakers divided on Ukraine and European defence

PM François Bayrou opened the debate by denouncing what he called "a stunning scene marked by brutality, and a desire to humiliate," referring to last week's bitter spat between US President Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Cinema

César Awards 2025: Who swept the board at France’s Oscars?

Despite the controversies surrounding the film in the US, France has awarded Jacques Audiard’s cartel trans musical 'Emilia Pérez' seven Césars, including Best Film – beating favourites like 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' and 'Beating Hearts'.

Design

Wonderful wallpaper: meet the designers changing homes from inside out

Long perceived by some as old-fashioned, undesirable or even ugly, wallpaper is in leading a design revolution that's taking the world of interior decoration by storm.

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France

France set to 'reexamine' historic 1968 migration pact with Algeria

The announcement comes after years of diplomatic friction that came to a head over a recent stabbing.

France

French researchers sentenced for attack on Russian Marseille consulate

While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate's avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene.

Europe News

Macron urges unity in Europe as he visits Portugal to boost ties

French President Emmanuel Macron began a two-day state visit to Portugal to strengthen bilateral ties and encourage European unity as the fate of Ukraine remains uncertain under an increasingly critical Trump administration.

Europe News

Europeans express mixed reactions on Trump and EU support for Ukraine

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its three-year mark this week, Europeans are expressing mixed views about the EU’s continued support for Ukraine and US President Donald Trump’s moves to end the conflict, our correspondents report.

Travel News

Direct ferry linking Scotland to France sets sights on 2025 launch

‘Project Brave’ aims to launch a passenger and freight ferry service between Scotland and France, but when?

Europe News

Merz travels to Paris for dinner with Macron

The winner of Germany's parliamentary elections has travelled to Paris to meet the French president for a working dinner on Wednesday.

Europe News

Notorious fugitive extradited to France after arrest in Romania

Mohamed Amra had fled after armed men ambushed his prison transfer van, killing two officers and injuring three others.

Europe News

High inflation rate pushes Belgians to go cross-border shopping

Belgium's inflation rate is one of the highest compared to its neighbouring countries, report by FPS Finance shows.

France

What is the story behind France's largest child sexual abuse case?

Months after the Gisèle Pelicot case rocked France, Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or abusing 299 victims, most of them young children at the time.

Europe News

French ex-surgeon on trial for alleged sexual assault of 299 people

A former French surgeon is on trial accused of raping or sexually assaulting almost 300 people, mostly children.

Philippines

France and the Philippines stage joint naval drills in South China Sea

The countries' military exercises last week are likely to displease China, which claims ownership over most of the South China Sea.

Europe News

Trial of 'France's biggest paedophile offender' to open in Vannes

Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of aggravated rape and sexual assault of 299 victims, almost all minors, between 1989 and 2014. This "extraordinary" trial took two years to prepare.

Europe News

Stabbing attack leaves one dead and five people injured in France

The suspect was arrested by the police. According to the public prosecutor, the suspect, a 37-year-old man, was already known to the authorities and had been on a terrorism watchlist.

Economy

French lawmakers back tax on ultra-rich proposed by Ecologist Party

Supporters say the levy would tackle inequality in France, although some fear the effect on investment, business expansion and jobs.

France

Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims

Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed.

World News

Citizens in Kyiv and Moscow react to US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his country won’t accept any outcome from this week's talks if Kyiv doesn't take part.