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France

Thousands march in Paris for women’s rights, led by rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot

Thousands of demonstrators gather in Paris for International Women’s Day. Among them mass rape victim Gisèle Pelicot and her daughter Caroline Darian, leading the march to defend women’s rights, denounce sexual violence, and protest the rise of conservatism.

09/03/2026

France

France deploys Charles de Gaulle: What to know about the jet carrier

Since 2001, the Charles de Gaulle has served as the crown jewel of French military might. It is the only nuclear-powered aircraft carrier outside the US fleet and has just been deployed in the eastern Mediterranean following the outbreak of the Iran war.

05/03/2026

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France: Over 250 migrants cross Channel to England as calm seas return

France saw several small boats leave the beach at Gravelines at dawn, carrying migrants hoping to reach England.

04/03/2026

France

Macron launches first evacuations and boosts defences in region

France says it downed drones “in legitimate defence”, will send the warship to Cyprus and deploy air-defence assets to allies as the first two repatriation flights head to Paris on Tuesday night

03/03/2026

France

France to evacuated 'vulnerable' nationals from Middle East

400,000 French nationals are in countries across the Gulf affected by the Iran war, according to French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.

03/03/2026

France

Macron unveils 'forward deterrence' nuclear plan for Europe

Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies.

02/03/2026

France

Macron to outline France’s nuclear doctrine amid Russia fears

The French president's speech is expected by European partners, amid concerns about Russia and uncertainties regarding the reliability of the US nuclear umbrella.

27/02/2026

France

France blocks dozens of Russian media sites in propaganda crackdown

France's regulator ARCOM has ordred French internet providers to block 35 Russian media sites and dereference four streaming platforms under EU sanctions.

27/02/2026

France

Three French men stand trial for Elysée palace tableware theft

The former silverware keeper of the French presidency, his partner and an agent from the Louvre are on trial for the theft of hundreds of pieces of precious crockery from the Élysée Palace.

27/02/2026

France

Le Pen will not run for president in 2027 with an ankle bracelet

Marine Le Pen said on Wednesday she would not run for France’s 2027 presidency if sentenced to wear an electronic bracelet, arguing it would make campaigning impossible.

26/02/2026

France

Iranian woman jailed in France may become pawn in Tehran prisoner swap

Convicted in France for “glorifying terrorism”, the Iranian national is being mentioned as part of a potential prisoner-swap scenario with Tehran involving French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been released from jail but cannot leave Iran.

26/02/2026

France

Festivals cut ties with several DJs over sexual misconduct allegations

An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations.

26/02/2026

France

France debates if bans on extremist groups work amid far-left probe

The Paris public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation into whether the banned far-left movement La Jeune Garde has been reformed. The case reignited a debate in France: how effective are “dissolutions” at dismantling extremist networks?

26/02/2026

Cinema

Park Chan-wook named as 2026 Cannes Jury President

Director Park has previously premiered four films in Competition in Cannes and won three Palmes at the festival for his films 'Oldboy', 'Thirst' and 'Decision To Leave'.

26/02/2026

France

1,500 paratroopers take part in Orion-26 exercise in western France

France and 24 allied countries are conducting large-scale military drills to prepare for high-intensity conflict, amid escalated threats from Russia.

25/02/2026

Europe

Macron to outline France’s role in Europe’s nuclear deterrence

Europe has two nuclear-armed powers: France and the UK. While Macron's initial offer to expand the French nuclear deterrence to European partners went largely ignored in 2020, it is now gaining traction.

25/02/2026

Culture news

Élysee moves swiftly to appoint Christophe Leribault as Louvre chief

The French government has named art historian Christophe Leribault as the new director of the beleaguered Paris Louvre museum following the resignation of Laurence des Cars.

25/02/2026

France

France ends record 40-day streak of consecutive rain

Authorities urged the public to exercise caution, warning that many affected areas remain under flood risk. The country's national meteorological service says rain is forecast to resume on Thursday evening.

24/02/2026

Culture news

Louvre chief Laurence des Cars quits in latest crisis at French museum

Laurence des Cars has quit as director of the Paris Louvre Museum as the fallout continues over the daylight robbery which saw priceless crown jewels stolen from the world's most popular museum.

24/02/2026

Art

French artist JR reveals plans to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a 'cave'

French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

24/02/2026

France

France blocks US ambassador's government access after summons no-show

France's Foreign Ministry had summoned US Ambassador Charles Kushner to explain comments made by the Trump administration about the killed far-right activist Quentin Deranque.

24/02/2026

Travel News

Iconic Paris observation deck to close for renovations next month

Tour Montparnasse, which is the tallest skyscraper within Paris city limits, will close until at least 2030.

23/02/2026

France

French probe reveals Russian security agents on seized shadow tanker

Two Russian nationals working for a private security company were confirmed to have been onboard a tanker seized by France in September, sources told French media. The vessel was suspected to be part of the Kremlin’s shadow fleet, carrying Russian oil and gas to evade Western sanctions.

23/02/2026

France

After Swiss Alps bar fire, France’s nightlife comes under scrutiny

Since the deadly fire in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, French authorities have stepped up inspections of bars and nightlife venues. Euronews spoke to venue managers to see how they are adapting.

23/02/2026

Culture news

How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming France and its language

On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.

21/02/2026

Travel News

France retains its title as the world’s most visited country

Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots.

20/02/2026