France

Health news

Are robots the solution to the ageing population crisis?

French start-up Kompaï Robotics has built a robot that can help with mobility and offer art therapy.

05/07/2021

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Pizza-making robot makes its debut in Paris

A new kind of pizzeria opens in the Beaubourg district of central Paris, and it comes with a twist: the service, from order-taking to cutting slices and putting the pizzas in boxes, is provided by robots

05/07/2021

France

France's far-right National Rally party reelects Le Pen as its leader

`Marine Le Pen has been reelected as the leader of the far-right Rassemblement National and sets her sights on the presidential election next year.

04/07/2021

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Jim Morrison in Paris on the 50th anniversary of his death

About 50 fans gathered at the grave of Jim Morrison in Paris on the morning of 50th anniversary of his death.

03/07/2021

France

France probes claims that retailers used forced Uyghur labour

France is investigating claims that global retailers, including Uniqlo and the makers of Skechers shoes and Zara clothes, rely on forced labour of minorities in China.

02/07/2021

My Europe Series

Has Marine Le Pen’s 'normalisation' drive sunk the French far right?

National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen says the far-right party did poorly at Sunday's regional election because it lost its radicality and "virility." Is he right?

02/07/2021

World

Sister of black man who died in police custody acquitted of defamation

The sister of a black French man who died in police custody in 2016, has been acquitted of defamation charges brought against her by police officers. Assa Traoré publicly named three policemen, accusing them of having crushed Adama Traore to death.

02/07/2021

Destinations

How to experience Paris through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway

On the 60th anniversary of his death, we take a stroll through Paris through the eyes of Ernest Hemingway.

02/07/2021

France

Burglary gang jailed in France for theft from Paris celebrities

Seven men and one woman have been convicted of targeting high-profile figures in Paris, including footballers Thiago Silva and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting.

01/07/2021

France

Tour de France fan arrested after sign caused cyclists to crash

A Tour de France fan is in police custody after holding a sign in front of cyclists, causing them to crash during the first stage of the cycling event.

30/06/2021

France

French MPs legalise IVF for lesbians, single women

The new law will expand access to fertility treatments such as artificial insemination and in vitro fertilization (IVF), currently reserved only for infertile heterosexual couples.

29/06/2021

France

Mark Cavendish wins fourth stage of Tour de France 2021

His 31rst stage victory brings him closer to Belgian legend Eddy Merckx, who holds the record for most Tour wins with 34 stages.

29/06/2021

My Europe Series

How have the Greens fared one year after France's municipal elections?

It's been a year since the Green Party in France won several major cities in the municipal elections. How have they fared since?

28/06/2021

France

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

The Czech Republic won a 2-0 victory over a 10-man Netherlands team and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.

27/06/2021

France

Van der Poel wins 2nd stage of Tour to take yellow jersey

Tour de France debutant Mathieu Van der Poel snatched the race leader’s yellow jersey with a win in the second stage.

27/06/2021

France

French regional elections: Far-right party fails to win any region

The far-right National Rally failed to win a single region in France's regional elections on Sunday which were marked by record low turnout.

27/06/2021

France

Tour de France begins with first stage from Brest to Landerneau

The Tour de France began in the western port city of Brest. The first stage is roughly 198 kilometres and finishes in Landerneau.

26/06/2021

France

French woman convicted of killing 'monster' abuser, set free

Valerie Bacot given a symbolic four-year prison sentence for killing her abusive husband

25/06/2021

My Europe Series

Recycling turbine blades: the Achilles heel of wind power

In this episode of Unreported Europe, Monica Pinna investigates the latest controversy engulfing the wind power sector - - the recycling of turbine blades. We’re looking at how the market and researchers are pushing for higher sustainability. That's coming up on Unreported Europe

25/06/2021

France

France: Woman stands trial for murder of decades-long abuser husband

A mother-of-four is accused of killing her husband after decades of sexual, physical and psychological mistreatment, in a case that has highlighted long-held taboos around domestic abuse.

25/06/2021

Musica

Rolando Villazón’s dreamy sleepwalker ‘La Sonnambula’ opera enthrals Paris with soprano Pretty Yende

Bellini's opera "La Sonnambula" staged by Rolando Villazón enchants audiences at the Théâtre des Champs-Elysées in Paris and highlights some of the best Bel Canto.

24/06/2021

Mobility

Watch: Flying taxis take to the air in Paris

The German-made Volocopter set to provide an air taxi solution for the 2024 Paris Olympic games is undergoing test flights at Le Bourget Airport.

23/06/2021

Mobility

Could Hopium's hydrogen sports car be Europe's answer to Tesla?

French racing driver and Hopium CEO Olivier Lombard unveiled a prototype of the Machina last week. But it won't be delivered until 2025.

23/06/2021

Health Series

10% of Europe's food waste could be avoided with better labelling

In partnership with The European Commission

Nearly half of all consumers don't clearly understand expiry dates on food labels. Solutions to normalise labelling rules are being studied in Europe with the goal of making the food we buy more sustainable.

22/06/2021

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COVID-19 restrictions ignored by French revellers for music festival

Jubilant party scenes erupted across France on Monday, June 21st, as tens of thousands attended annual music festival events nationwide.

22/06/2021

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Presidential Palace hosts musicians for annual 'Fête de la Musique'

Every June 21st since 1982, the 'Fête de la Musique' (National Music day) has become an important meeting point between the French people and artists. Over time, it has become a part of French culture and France's international influence.

22/06/2021