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Migrants seen leaving France on boats for UK

A group of French police officers watched dozens of migrants boarding a dinghy on Friday to get across the Channel to Britain, footage by British broadcaster Sky showed.

09/10/2021

Health news

World’s most powerful MRI scanner delivers its first images

The French-built MRI - the most powerful scanner yet - is set to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of brain diseases, one pumpkin at a time.

08/10/2021

Musica

A new chapter: Gustavo Dudamel's story at the Paris Opera begins.

Muscia meets Venezuelan conductor and recently appointed head of the Paris Opera, Gustavo Dudamel.

07/10/2021

France

Human rights report denounces French police 'abuse' of Calais migrants

The report accuses the police of mass evictions, harassment, and restricting access to humanitarian assistance for migrants on the northern French coast.

07/10/2021

France

France moves closer to banning so-called gay conversion therapy

MPs in the lower house of France's parliament unanimously supported a new law to ban so-called gay conversion therapy.

06/10/2021

France

'It's also my shame': Pope Francis on French church sex abuse scandal

"It is also my shame, our shame, my shame, for the incapacity of the church for too long to put them [victims] at the centre of its concerns."

06/10/2021

France

Blinken meets Macron in first U.S.-France summit since submarine deal

US Secretary of State held talks at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris.

06/10/2021

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Climate protesters invade the Louis Vuitton fashion show in Paris

Climate activists from the Extinction Rebellion disrupted the Louis Vitton fashion show in Paris, with banners "Overconsumption = extinction".

06/10/2021

Mobility

Citroën looks to reimagine city travel with new self-driving pods

Rethinking urban mobility, Citroën is leading a revolution in autonomous cars for city living.

05/10/2021

France

France demands EU gets 'tougher' with UK over Brexit fishing rights

The French government said they're looking into retaliatory measures after the UK and Jersey awarded just a small number of licences to French vessels.

05/10/2021

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Rubbish litters Marseille beaches a day after heavy storms

Several beaches in the center of Marseille are littered with garbage, the day after heavy rains.

05/10/2021

France

French clergy abused 216,000 children since 1950, says inquiry

France's Catholic Church showed "a profound and even cruel indifference towards the victims" of abuse, the head of the inquiry said.

05/10/2021

Nature

Marseille begins clean-up after floods

The clean-up has begun in the French city of Marseille after torrential rain and floods hit the area earlier this week.

04/10/2021

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Arc de Triomphe installation unwrapping begins

A team of technicians remove the silver fabric covering the Arc de Triomphe as the two weeks of artist Christo's temporary, posthumous work draws to a close.

04/10/2021

France

'3000 paedophiles' held positions in French Catholic Church since 50s

An independent commission has heard evidence from thousands of people since being set up in 2018 in response to a large number of historic sexual abuse claims.

03/10/2021

France

Bernard Tapie: Scandal-ridden French tycoon and ex-minister dies at 78

The flamboyant ex-minister and ex-owner of Olympique Marseille built a sporting and media empire but was known for a string of scandals and legal problems.

03/10/2021

Travel News

Here’s where you can find the best baguette in Paris

An undocumented immigrant has claimed the title of best baguette in Paris.

03/10/2021

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Eiffel Tower glows pink for breast cancer awareness

Eiffel Tower glows pink for breast cancer awareness

02/10/2021

France

Energy crisis: France to freeze natural gas and electricity prices

Natural gas prices have surged in Europe due to both supply and demand problems.

01/10/2021

France

French ski resorts warn COVID health pass will be 'unmanageable'

The French government said earlier this week it intends to preserve "the possibility" of using the COVID health pass until summer 2022.

01/10/2021

Destinations

Ready to hit the slopes? Here are the best ski deals in Europe

It’s never too early to plan your next holiday, so we’ve collected three great places to consider for your next ski trip.

01/10/2021

Eco-Innovation

After 40 years, these French trains are coming back to life

Days are numbered for this French train cemetery.

01/10/2021

Nature

France's highest mountain, Mont Blanc, has shrunk again

Mont Blanc's summit is two metres lower than it was 20 years ago.

30/09/2021

Culture news

Paris Fashion Week roars back to life after pandemic disruption

Masks may still be the crucial accessory, but the fashion week roared back to life with live runway shows after the coronavirus pandemic had reduced it to a virtual stage last time around.

30/09/2021

France

French ex-leader Sarkozy jailed over illegal campaign financing

Sarkozy, 66, who denied any wrongdoing, was not in court to face the ruling. His lawyer has confirmed that he will appeal.

30/09/2021

France

French govt to give itself power to extend COVID pass to summer 2022

French lawmakers backed its use in late July but worked in the bill then that any extension past November 15 would need their approval.

29/09/2021