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Watch: Snowboarder films the moment he gets caught in avalanche

A snowboarder says he survived getting caught in an avalanche thanks to his helmet and airbag.

05/03/2018

Sport

Arnaud Demare wins stage one of Paris-Nice

Arnaud Demare has a hat-trick of first stages of the Paris-Nice race

04/03/2018

France

César Awards: AIDS activist film triumphs in France

After being snubbed at the Oscars, Robin Campillo’s activist drama 'BPM' or '120 Beats per Minute' scored the Best Film prize in Paris along with five other awards.

03/03/2018

Earth News

White Ribbon at the Cesar 2018: the French way of protest dressing

French cinema will wear a white ribbon on the red carpet to show solidarity to movement raising awareness towards sexist abuse and sexual violence against women.

02/03/2018

France

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen is charged

Le Pen is facing charges of circulating "violent messages that incite terrorism or pornography or seriously harm human dignity".

01/03/2018

France

Lacoste swaps its iconic crocodile logo for endangered species

Kick-off of the collaboration between Lacoste and Save the Species

01/03/2018

France

Watch: Timelapse of Athens shows a city in change

Timelapse footage shows the changing skyline of the Greek capital.

28/02/2018

France

French 'super burglar' stashed several thousand random stolen objects

How did this burglar get his hands on nearly 500 engagement and wedding rings?

27/02/2018

France

Models brave Paris chill to protest against leather

Three women shivered in skimpy imitation leather dresses in front of the Eiffel Tower to denounce the use of animal skins in clothes and accessories during Paris Fashion Week

27/02/2018

France

Gobee.bike shuts down services in France after 'mass destruction' of

The dockless bike service app has cut its operation in France following a 'mass destruction' of its fleet.

25/02/2018

France

Farmers give Macron rough ride at trade fair

Annual agricultural salon often a point of political protest for visiting presidents

24/02/2018

Earth News

From homeless migrant to Michelin star chef

Almost 20 years ago Lebanese chef Alan Geaam lived on the streets of Paris, today he works in his own Michelin starred restaurant.

23/02/2018

France

Stolen Degas painting left in suitcase on French bus

Paris' Musee d'Orsay have confirmed its authenticity, but its not known why the painting was on the bus or who left it there.

23/02/2018

France

France passing from Catholic to Muslim, Marion Marechal-Le Pen warns

Far-right politician addresses gathering of US conservatives.

23/02/2018

France

Which French fruits and vegetables are most likely to be contaminated

A French NGO analysed data from 19 types of fruit and 33 types of vegetables to see which produce contained traces of pesticide contamination.

20/02/2018

France

Explained: how France’s newest party is copying Farage in a bid for Fr

Experts say France's new political movement, Les Patriotes, is mimicking Farage's anti-EU party UKIP.

20/02/2018

France

The fight of the 'fleurs'

The annual flower carnival at Villefranche-sur-Mer in France involves a naval battle like no other!

20/02/2018

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Crashed ice: Naasz ignites title fight in France

Incredible high-speed passing maneuvers, bone-jarring crashes, heart-stopping action and clutch performances made the Red Bull Crashed Ice race in Marseille one of the most exciting ever.

19/02/2018

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Vast Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un figures dominate Nice carnival

The French Riviera town's carnival is based on a tradition dating back to 1294

18/02/2018

France

Making an illegal life in France

With school and education provided by the state, one family say they are glad they chose to break the rules and live in Europe.

16/02/2018

Earth News

Silk stockings are back

A small French factory decided to revive the desire for the luxury of silk stockings.

15/02/2018

France

Man acquitted of harbouring Paris attackers in his flat

Jawad Bendaoud denied knowing the identity of the men to whom he rented a small flat in Saint-Denis.

14/02/2018

France

Paris snow seen from outer space

A satellite photographed Paris after last week's exceptional snowfall, resulting in stunning views of the City of Lights from 800 km above ground.

12/02/2018

France

French carnival under fire as mayor defends ‘blackface’ event

A carnival in northern France has faced criticism from anti-racism campaigners over its use of blackface.

11/02/2018

France

Court upholds ex-FN leader Le Pen's expulsion

The power struggle between Front National founder Jean-Marie Le Pen and his daughter Marine continues as a court upholds his suspension from the party

09/02/2018

France

French store sparks outrage for tearing up, discarding unsold clothes

Activists are calling for a 2016 law forbidding food waste by French supermarkets to be extended to clothing.

08/02/2018