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Watch: Masked men rob McDonald's outlet in France at gunpoint

The robbery was described as 'amateurish' by diners, many of which continued to eat their meals throughout.

30/12/2019

France

After 26 days without pay, how are France's strikers surviving?

The strikes over change to the French pension system are now the longest ever.

30/12/2019

France

Macron under pressure as French strike heads for the record books

The strike is now the second-longest in French history and is on course to surpass the longest, which lasted for 28 days in the winter of 1986/87.

30/12/2019

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French pension strikers and Gilets Jaunes march on 24th day of action

Thousands of trade unionists and Gilets Jaunes marched together against the French government's planned pension reform on the 24th consecutive day of strikes.

29/12/2019

France

Hard cheese: Chef loses battle with Michelin over restaurant rating

Marc Veyrat wanted the court to force Michelin to explain the methodology behind its guides and its decision to demote his restaurant.

29/12/2019

France

France strikes: Pension reform protest movement enters fourth week

Protests are planned at Paris' Gare de l'Est.

26/12/2019

France

Rector: '50 percent' chance Notre Dame structure might not be saved

Monsignor Patrick Chauvet said the fire-damaged Notre Dame is so fragile that “there is maybe a 50% chance that it will be saved."

25/12/2019

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Ballet dancers protest French pension reform on steps of Opera Garnier

Ballet dancers refuse to see the end of their special pension scheme, which allows them to retire at the age of 42.

24/12/2019

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France blocks export of €24m long-lost Italian Renaissance painting

The rare artwork was bought by Chilean collectors at auction in October. But now the French state has blocked its export in a bid to keep it in its national collection.

24/12/2019

France

Notre Dame will not host Christmas Mass for first time in 200 years

The cathedral was severely damaged in a devastating fire in April.

24/12/2019

World

New app keeps you safe in hunting areas after France's 2019 deaths

Nine people have been killed in hunting accidents in France this year alone. Over the last 20 years, more than 350 people died while in hunting areas. Now a new mobile phone app aims to improve safety.

24/12/2019

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Protesting French workers invade Gare de Lyon station in Paris

In Paris, half metro lines were announced to be running as normal, while many stations remained closed.

23/12/2019

France

Surgeon accused of abusing hundreds in French paedophilia case

Allegations against the surgeon cover the three decades he practised in hospitals across central and western France.

20/12/2019

France

140,000 without power as high winds batter France

Weather warnings were in force for 100km/h winds, to be followed by heavy rain.

20/12/2019

France

France strikes: Unions vow to fight on over pension reform

40% of TGV and TER trains have been cancelled on Christmas Eve as transport workers protest pension reform.

19/12/2019

France

Macron will not abandon pension reforms but open to compromise

French President Emmanuel Macron says he won't abandon his government's controversial pension reforms but was open to compromise with unions.

18/12/2019

France

Bike & scooter accidents rise in Paris as strikes hit public transport

With public transport down, Parisian commuters have had to turn to alternative means of travel. This has led to a rise in accidents and injuries.

17/12/2019

France

French unions warn no 'Christmas truce' in sight over strikes

Power was cut to 100,000 homes and offices, schools were closed, roads blocked and public transport crippled on Tuesday as protests were staged across France in support of the general strike over pension reform.

16/12/2019

France

Far-right royalists claim responsibility for violent rampage in France

Sunday's chaos followed a rally of royalists held to commemorate a murderous episode of the Vendée War in 1793.

16/12/2019

France

French doctors warn of 'dying' hospitals amid strikes

"The hospital is dying," 600 French doctors have warned, threatening to quit if the French Health Minister does not negotiate with them about the future of France's public health service.

16/12/2019

France

French pension reform chief quits over undeclared income scandal

The High Commissioner for Pensions decided to resign "on his own initiative" according to the Elysee.

16/12/2019

France

Actress Anna Karina dies

Anna Karina, the epitome of French New Wave cinema, has died of cancer at the age of 79. The French-Danish star was the former muse of film director Jean-Luc Godard

15/12/2019

France

Alpinism achieves UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition

This is the culmination of efforts from France, Switzerland and Italy that began in 2009.

12/12/2019

France

France's transport strike to continue over holiday period

Labour union CGT said on Thursday there would be no break in transport strikes over the Christmas period unless the government backed down on pension reform.

12/12/2019

France

French PM Edouard Philippe unveils controversial new pensions system

The government is proposing to simplify the current system, which has 42 different pension schemes for workers depending on their profession. It comes amid crippling strikes by those opposed to the reform.

11/12/2019

France

How can France best reform its pensions system?

The French pensions system is complex: it is composed of 42 different systems, based on the specificities of each sector. Merging these into one "universal" points-based system was one of Macron's key campaign pledges. But how can it best be done?

10/12/2019