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France

Pro-Palestinian protest in Paris

Hundreds rally in the French capital against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

09/12/2017

Earth News

Lyon lit-up for the Fete des Lumieres

Lyon’s Festival of Light or Fetes des Lumieres attracts between three and four million visitors each year.

09/12/2017

France

France says final farewell to Johnny Hallyday

France said 'au revoir' to the French rocker, who died on Wednesday, aged 74.

09/12/2017

France

France: Lyon's Fete des Lumieres gets underway

Despite being cancelled in 2015 following a spate of terrorist attacks, Lyon’s Fete des Lumieres started back up again in 2016 with an increased security presence. This year security is still heightened but it's has not dampened the spirits of festival goers.

08/12/2017

Sport

Ronaldo set to win record 5th Ballon d'Or

Lionel Messi, and Gianluigi Buffon or Sergio Ramos tipped to take the silver and bronze awards.

07/12/2017

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Wow: Lyon illuminated for Festival of Lights

Around one million visitors a day are expected to descend upon the city centre for the event, which stretches from Thursday to Sunday.

07/12/2017

France

Lyon's light festival shows spider invasion and cathedral dismantled

The annual, 4-day Fête des Lumières begins in Lyon, France showcasing the unique light show design of top artists and up-and-coming talent from around the world.

07/12/2017

Earth News

Insta-spiration: our Q&A with Katie One

Our interview with inspiring instagrammer Ketevan Giorgadze aka @KatieOne.

06/12/2017

France

France mourns the death of original rocker Johnny Hallyday

He sold 100 million records in a five-decade career, but this French icon, who nearly single-handedly dragged France into the rock and roll era, was almost unknown abroad.

06/12/2017

France

Heritage lovers raise €500,000 to save French castle from ruin

More than 6,000 people stepped in to save the under-threat 13th century château from crumbling away.

06/12/2017

Earth News

Johnny Hallyday dies

06/12/2017

France

French rock star Johnny Hallyday dies aged 74

French singer Johnny Hallyday, once dubbed "the biggest star you've never heard of", has died aged 74 after a battle with lung cancer

06/12/2017

Earth News

The truth behind ‘magic’ probiotics

What you need to know for a healthy use of probiotics.

04/12/2017

France

The man who faked being Bataclan victim to claim compensation

Cédric Rey, who admitted inventing a story about a pregnant woman taking his bullet, has been jailed for fraud.

02/12/2017

France

French city creates giant nativity scene with 3,500 figures

The huge Christmas crib consists of clay figurines called "santons," which are traditional in southern France

01/12/2017

Earth News

Limoges Porcelain earns recognition of geographical name

Only products manufactured end-to-end in the French Haute-Vienne county will have the right to bear the official name.

01/12/2017

Earth News

Is sipping the way to healthy eating?

Should you be sipping instead of chewing?

29/11/2017

France

15,000-year-old mammoth skeleton heads for auction

'Exceptional specimen' comes armed with 3-metre-long tusks

28/11/2017

Earth News

Cryotherapy: Is it worth the hype?

Does this trendy therapy really deliver on its wellness promises?

27/11/2017

Sport

France lead in Davis Cup Final

France captain Yannick Noah gambled on an untested pair for the pivotal Davis Cup final doubles against Belgium on Saturday

25/11/2017

France

Tiger shot dead after escaping from circus in Paris

A tiger was shot dead by its handler after escaping from a Paris circus, police said

24/11/2017

Sport

Day one at the Davis Cup Final

French number one Jo-Wilfried Tsonga demolished Belgian Steve Darcis in the Davis Cup Final

24/11/2017

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Turning heads: Chanel-owned Maison Michel's high-class approach to hats

Since 1936, Maison Michel has been producing stylish headpieces.

24/11/2017

France

Paris lit up: glamour and protests

Lily Rose Depp pressed the button to light up the Champs-Elysées in Paris, amidst protests from fairground operators angry at the closure of their attractions.

23/11/2017

France

Kremlin responds angrily as Russian billionaire is charged in France

Suleiman Kerimov, who has close ties to the Kremlin, has been charged with tax fraud and money laundering in Nice

23/11/2017

France

France steps back from gender-neutral language

Édouard Philippe’s move follows complaints that a drive for equality is putting the French language in ‘mortal danger’.

21/11/2017