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Tarantino, DiCaprio, Pitt greeted by screaming fans in Cannes

Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt and Margot Robbie were greeted by cheering fans as they arrived with director Quentin Tarantino at a news conference to publicise his new film in Cannes on Wednesday 22. May 2019.

22/05/2019

Eco-Innovation

The shipping industry may finally be turning to wind power

The industry is cutting emissions and turning to sail power.

22/05/2019

Living

Will Notre Dame be made into an eco-cathedral?

The 12th century old cathedral could be potentially modernised into an energy efficient solar project.

21/05/2019

France

Eiffel Tower evacuated after man climbs on structure

It's not the first time people attempt to climb on the Tower's structure: in 1996, a man reached the top in 45 minutes.

20/05/2019

France

Euronews' favourite 10 European movies at Cannes Festival

Euronews reviews 10 European films screened at Cannes Festival.

20/05/2019

France

EU MEDIA unit backs European films and equality at Cannes Film Festival

The EU's MEDIA unit for the European audiovisual sector is at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival to boost the European film industry and equality for women

20/05/2019

Europe Decoded

Vincent Lambert: Paris court demands treatment be resumed

The man who has become central in the right to die debate in France was due to begin deep sedation treatment on Monday 20 but a Paris court ruled treatment must continue, prolonging a 10-year legal battle.

20/05/2019

France

OL welcomed home after 6th Women's Champions League win

The Olympique Lyonnais beat Barcelone 4-1 on May 18 to clinch their sixth Women's Champions League title in nine years.

20/05/2019

France

OECD: Rebuilding trust in institutions is 'world's greatest challenge'

Rebuilding people's trust in institutions is the world's greatest challenge, Angel Gurria, head of the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), told Euronews' Jannat Jalil.

20/05/2019

France

Cannes Film Festival under fire for honorary Palme d'Or to Alain Delon

A petition urges the Cannes Film Festival to not honour Delon, whom they brand a "racist, homophobic and misogynistic actor".

19/05/2019

France

France intercepts boat with nine migrants on board in English Channel

One of the migrants was a minor suffering from mild hypothermia, French authorities said in a statement.

19/05/2019

France

After six months of protests, France's yellow vests lose momentum

Yellow vest protesters took to the streets of Paris for the 27th Saturday in a row but turnout numbers are declining.

18/05/2019

France

Social media pays tribute to Louvre pyramid architect who died age 102

The museum's president, Jean-Luc Martinez, expressed his sadness at the passing of Ieoh Ming Pei.

17/05/2019

Living

Macron hires Kering CEO to improve sustainability of luxury fashion

Owner of Gucci, Balenciaga and Yves Saint Lauren to collaborate with the French government to make luxury fashion more sustainable

17/05/2019

France

Cannes Film Festival: A look at the next generation of film directors

Euronews gives you a look at five breakout directors at the Cannes Film Festival.

17/05/2019

France

Droids, exoskeletons and air taxis - mobility makes a move on VivaTech

Droids, exoskeletons, and air taxis are some of the trends and concepts highlighted at this year's VivaTech in Paris. The event aims to make France a rendezvous point for startups and technology sector leaders.

17/05/2019

France

French doctor charged with poisoning patients

An anaesthetist in France is suspected of poisoning patients during surgery to trigger heart failures and then heroically bring them back from death's doorstep.

17/05/2019

France

Fashion company behind Gucci, Balenciaga ceases hiring models under 18

Kering fashion company has announced it will no longer hire models under 18.

16/05/2019

France

A swimming pool? Car park? People pitch designs for Notre Dame's roof

As the French came to terms with the damage inflicted on Notre Dame by a recent fire, architects and graphic designers have been sharing their ideas for the reconstruction of the iconic cathedral.

16/05/2019

Musica

Puccini's gripping thriller 'Tosca' returns to Paris

It is one of the most dramatic thrillers in the history of opera, and now Giacomo Puccini's Tosca has returned to Paris.

16/05/2019

Smart Regions

Mont Saint Michel reclaims island-like character

In partnership with the European Commission

After around 20 years of research and construction work, Mont Saint Michel has recovered its isolated character, thanks to a new dam and footbridge.

16/05/2019

France

Watch: Eiffel Tower celebrates 130th anniversary with laser show

Rising 324 metres, the "Iron Lady" was designed by engineer Gustave Eiffel for the 1889 Universal Exhibition.

16/05/2019

Living

This fashion platform says sustainability 'can’t be ignored anymore'

Our exclusive interview with Cora Hilts, founder of Rêve En Vert, as she explains all things sustainable fashion.

16/05/2019

France

French technology summit VivaTech boots up in Paris

The three-day VivaTech summit begins in Paris on Thursday, with President Emmanuel Macron in attendance along with industry leaders such as Jack Ma from Alibaba, Mickey Mikitani from Rakuten, the European Commission’s Margrethe Vestager and Ginni Rometty from IBM.

15/05/2019

France

Macron and Ardern pledge to eliminate violent content online

The Christchurch Call refers to the terrorist attack on Christchurch mosques in New Zealand on March 15, which killed 51 people and was streamed live on Facebook.

15/05/2019

France

Watch: Euronews journalists give their take on Eurovision 2019

With the Eurovision Song Contest final coming up on Saturday, who better to ask than our journalists from across Europe whether they fancy their country's chances?

15/05/2019