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French lawmakers approve IVF draft law for lesbians, single women

Single and lesbian women could soon be given access to fertility treatments but there is strong opposition from conservatives and the Catholic church.

27/09/2019

The Cube

Tributes paid on social media to Jacques Chirac | #TheCube

Emmanuel Macron tweeted that the former President and Prime Minister of France "resembled us and brought us together".

27/09/2019

France

Jacques Chirac: A man of memorable words

He marked French politics with his snappy comments. Former French President Jacques Chirac who died on Thursday at age 86 will be remembered for his famous punchlines.

26/09/2019

France

French #MeToo: Government advisor 'optimistic' despite Muller ruling

A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party.

26/09/2019

Earth News

LVMH billionaire dismisses Greta Thunberg’s pessimism as demoralising

The luxury fashion CEO backs the sustainable efforts of the fashion industry, criticising Greta Thunberg's speech at the United Nations on Wednesday.

26/09/2019

Economy

Thomas Piketty takes aim at wealth inequality in latest book

Six years ago, his book "Capital in the 21st Century" sold 2.5 million copies after being translated into 40 languages. Arguably the most famous French economist in the world, Thomas Piketty is back with a controversial new book "Capital and Ideology".

26/09/2019

No Comment

Large fire breaks out at chemical factory in French city of Rouen

A large fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at a French factory in the northern port city of Rouen, local authorities said.

26/09/2019

France

Jacques Chirac: Tributes pour in for former French president

'He carried a love for France all his life,' said Emmanuel Macron.

26/09/2019

World

Calais carries out drills to prepare for Brexit disruption

Calais is prepared for whatever logistical shocks Brexit throws at the port, say officials.

26/09/2019

France

Black smoke unleashed by fire at French chemicals factory 'not toxic'

A large fire at a French chemicals factory in the northern city of Rouen has been completely extinguished, local authorities said, adding that there were no reported deaths at this stage.

26/09/2019

France

French #MeToo founder to pay damages for defamation

A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party.

26/09/2019

France

Anchors away: Cannes bans cruise ships over air quality concerns

France's fourth-largest port will ban the most-polluting vessels from 2020.

25/09/2019

France

Celebrity chef Marc Veyrat suing Michelin guide for loss of third star

Veyrat claims the downgrade came after a Michelin inspector mistakenly thought he used English Cheddar in a cheese souffle, instead of using local cheese varieties.

24/09/2019

France

Black panther that prowled rooftops in French town kidnapped from zoo

A black panther that was spotted prowling rooftops in France has been stolen from a zoological park.

24/09/2019

France

Busts at French vineyards find over 165 suspected slaves from Bulgaria

French officials last week arrested four members of an organised crime group, three from Bulgaria, one from France, after identifying around 167 potential slaves employed by four winegrowing companies near the eastern city of Lyon, according to Europol.

24/09/2019

France

Controversy as France debates extending IVF to lesbians & single women

We look at the controversial debate raging in France about extending IVF to lesbians & single women and what the picture is elsewhere in Europe.

24/09/2019

France

Google wins 'right-to-be-forgotten' fight with France

Google wins 'right-to-be-forgotten' fight with France

24/09/2019

France

Mediator: Landmark trial opens in France over antidiabetic pill

Servier Laboratories, the National Agency for the Safety of Medicines (ANSM) and 21 other defendants will face 2,684 plaintiffs. They allege that Mediator, marketed as an antidiabetic drug, has cost the lives of hundreds of patients.

23/09/2019

France

Europe’s problem with jihad: Foreign fighters who tore families apart

Europe’s problem with jihad, and the shocking aftermath of the mass recruitment of European’s to ISIS, is far from solved.

23/09/2019

No Comment

Paris climate change march ends with minor clashes and tear gas

French police fired tear gas and made over a hundred arrests in Paris on Saturday (September 21) as they dispersed "yellow vest" protesters attempting unauthorized rallies and black-masked demonstrators who disrupted a climate march

22/09/2019

No Comment

Global free flight festival: colorful carnival in the French Alps

Around 130 pilots from France and beyond flew paragliders during the 'Icarnaval' carnival, a contest awarding pilots with the best costume prize

22/09/2019

France

Iconic Orient Express showcased in Lyon for European Heritage Days

Josephine Baker, Mata Hari, and the Belgian king were a few of the celebrities that travelled on the luxury train.

21/09/2019

France

Paris police arrest over 130 as climate march turns violent

'Black bloc' and 'gilet jaunes' protesters fought running battles with police.

21/09/2019

France

French supermarket chain to remove additives using phone app

French supermarket chain says it will remove 140 additives, changing 900 food recipes by 2020.

20/09/2019

Taste

European chefs discover the delight of Japanese sake

In partnership with JFOODO

Sake, a complex drink from Japan is gaining popularity among cooks and wine enthusiasts in Europe especially as an accompaniment to seafood dishes

20/09/2019

Taste

Langoustine carpaccio marries perfectly with Japanese sake

In partnership with JFOODO

Sake specialists are trying their best to introduce the unique characteristics of this complex fermented drink to the greatest number of people outside Japan

20/09/2019