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France's president increasingly isolated as political crisis deepens

As outgoing Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s last-ditch 48-hour window to form a new government nears its end, France’s political class and citizens are bracing for the president’s next move.

07/10/2025

Lifestyle

Strike a pose: the very best looks from Paris Fashion Week 2025

Paris, the city of love and light, left its mark on the fashion world this week in more ways than one. Dazzling debuts from designers at new maisons were filled with vibrations in the air, the shimmering of fabrics, the gentle patter of models' footsteps and half-whispers from behind the runways.

07/10/2025

France

Former French PM says Macron should resign as political crisis deepens

Édouard Philippe says Macron should announce an early presidential election once France passes a budget for next year.

07/10/2025

France

Gisèle Pelicot attends appeal by man convicted of raping her

Husamettin Dogan, sentenced to nine years in prison, denies he intended to rape Pelicot, claiming her ex-husband Dominique Pelicot had deceived him.

07/10/2025

Tech News

How high-tech dermatology lasers are reviving France’s art treasures

From medieval sculptures to Renaissance gems, the lasers are helping experts at France’s leading restoration lab bring cultural masterpieces back to their former glory.

07/10/2025

France

What comes next for France after PM Lecornu's shock resignation?

Lecornu's abrupt resignation plunges France into a deeper political crisis and leaves French President Emmanuel Macron with few options.

06/10/2025

Travel News

French air traffic controllers call off three-day strike this week

The news comes as a relief to tens of thousands of passengers taking flights in Europe this week.

06/10/2025

Economy

French bond yields spike, stocks fall as another government collapses

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a day after his cabinet was appointed, spooking already-wary investors.

06/10/2025

France

Recently appointed French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns

Following his resignation on Monday, Lecornu became the shortest-serving prime minister of France since 1958.

06/10/2025

France

New French PM Lecornu assembles cabinet amid intense protests

Amid protests, Lecornu finalised the cabinet with Bruno Le Maire as the armed forces minister. President Macron's allies retain posts, and a general policy speech is awaited.

05/10/2025

France

French photojournalist killed by a Russian drone in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron was quick to react to the announcement, praising and expressing his condolences to the late journalist in a post on X.

03/10/2025

France

Eiffel Tower closed as strike takes places in France against austerity

The nationwide strike, called by France's major unions, is the latest in a series of protests that started last month amid political turmoil and heated budget talks.

02/10/2025

France

Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet to go on trial in France

The ship, which was boarded by the French navy over the weekend, remains off the country's Atlantic coast.

02/10/2025

Lifestyle

Jonathan Anderson's Dior: a debut collection that divides and delights

Jonathan Anderson's debut spring-summer womenswear collection for Dior has sparked a online feeding frenzy among fashionistas. Some are describing it as a return to the brand's glory days. The Northern Irishman opted for nostalgia, but not everyone was convinced.

02/10/2025

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring the South of France

In partnership with Media City

From the dramatic cliffs of the Verdon Gorge to the red carpets of Cannes, the South of France blends glamour, culture, and hidden escapes. But what is it about this region that captivates celebrities and travellers?

01/10/2025

No Comment

Paris bids farewell to iconic actress Claudia Cardinale

A ceremony at the Saint-Roch church in Paris honoured the late actress Claudia Cardinale. Hundreds gathered to pay their respects, among them leading figures from the world of cinema.

30/09/2025

France

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside Paris hotel

Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into the death of 58-year-old Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa near the Hyatt Regency hotel.

30/09/2025

Art

Pioneering French digital exhibition explores Titanic's historic past

A new immersive exhibition, billed as a first in France, is offering a voyage on the Titanic. The show, at La Sucrière in Lyon, has been developed by Tempora, Exhibition hub and Fever. Jean-Philippe Liabot took a trip back in time aboard the legendary liner.

30/09/2025

France

French car-sharing app fuels cheaper cross-border cigarette shopping

CarKlop allows French shoppers to share car rides for cross-border journeys to buy cheaper cigarettes and alcohol in other EU countries such as Italy.

30/09/2025

France

Hundreds arrested over romance scams across Africa, Interpol says

Interpol, which has 196 member countries, is the world’s largest international police network to combat international crime.

26/09/2025

Europe

Unidentified drones spark security alert at French military base

An incident involving unidentified drones flying over the Mourmelon-le-Grand camp in France overnight on Monday led to increased security measures and an ongoing investigation, military officials confirmed.

26/09/2025

France

What does Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction mean for France?

Sarkozy received a five-year prison sentence for criminal conspiracy in a complex scheme allegedly involving the former Libyan regime of Muammar Gaddafi.

25/09/2025

Europe

French ex-leader Sarkozy given five-year prison sentence in Libya case

After an extended detailing of its ruling on Thursday, the court sentenced Sarkozy to five years in prison "with deferred effect", an immediate five-year ban on any public function, and a fine of €100,000.

25/09/2025

France

French unions announce new strikes after failed talks with PM Lecornu

France's trade unions call for new nationwide strike on 2 October to pile the pressure on new French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

24/09/2025

Business

Tut Tut: The French start-up making community part of every delivery

Every day, thousands of individuals deliver groceries for their neighbours in France, brought together by a collaborative platform called Tut Tut. The app has just reached one million deliveries nationwide, although its founders say the aim is not job creation.

24/09/2025

Sport

Ousmane Dembélé and Aitana Bonmatí win 2025 Ballon d'Or awards

Ousmane Dembélé edges past Lamine Yamal to win the 2025 Ballon d’Or after a remarkable season which saw PSG win its first Champions League title. Spain’s Aitana Bonmatí joins an elite club of three – Platini and Messi – after securing her third consecutive award.

23/09/2025