France

France

Macron invites Merkel and Juncker for meeting with China's Xi Jinping

The French leader has been vocal about wanting to change the bloc's strategy when it comes to China-EU relations.

26/03/2019

France

French Muslim group sues Facebook, YouTube over Christchurch video

The French Council of the Muslim Faith has filed a complaint for "dissemination of violent messages inciting terrorism."

26/03/2019

France

Macron says he hopes severely injured protester gains 'more wisdom'

"I'm 73, what could happen to me?" activist Genevière Legay said at a peaceful gilets jaunes march, before she was severely injured when police closed in on protesters.

25/03/2019

France

Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

Xi arrives in Paris as Macron pushes for united EU front

25/03/2019

Economy

Xi Jinping begins state visit to France

China’s President Xi Jinping has arrived in France on the latest stage of his European tour.

24/03/2019

France

'Gilets jaunes' protester, 73, 'pushed by police', says prosecutor

Nice's public prosecutor said on Friday that an injured 'gilets jaunes' protester had "indeed been pushed by police" at last weekend's protest.

24/03/2019

France

Police officer suffers cardiac arrest in middle of Paris protest

It comes after violent scenes on the landmark Parisien boulevard last Saturday that saw demonstrators torch Le Fouquet restaurant.

23/03/2019

France

Back on track: Eurostar 'can run in France' in case of no-deal Brexit

High-speed rail operator granted a licence to run services in France.

22/03/2019

Europe News

French military anti-terror force deployed at Gilets Jaunes march

The decision came after violence marred last weekend's protests, reaching levels not seen since December.

22/03/2019

France

Watch: Macron gives his view on possible Brexit extension

Macron is among EU leaders that are today considering Theresa May's request to extend the Brexit deadline until June 30.

21/03/2019

France

French public sector goes on strike

Thousands marched across France to protest cuts in public sector and demand better living conditions.

19/03/2019

France

Cardinal Barbarin says Pope has refused his resignation

Cardinal Barbarin says Pope has refused his resignation

19/03/2019

France

France sacks Paris's police chief, threatens ‘yellow vest’ protest ban

With pressure mounting, France’s Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said police strategy for maintaining order was not correctly executed, resulting in Paris police chief Michel Delpuech being replaced by the current state prefect of the Nouvelle Aquitaine region, Didier Lallement

18/03/2019

France

Police body investigate images of police stashing alleged PSG jerseys

The French police investigation body has opened an enquiry into whether officers were stealing PSG jerseys after a viral video shows them stashing red and white t-shirts into a bag next to the club's store in the Champs Elysees.

17/03/2019

France

Macron faces renewed pressure as Paris cleans up Yellow Vest riots

The French President cut short a weekend ski trip to hold a crisis meeting with ministers.

17/03/2019

France

France repatriates five young children from camps in Syria

Five children were repatriated to France from camps in Northern Syria on Friday, the French Foreign Ministry said in a statement

15/03/2019

World

Emmanuel Macron’s “Great Debate” is over - now it’s time to draw conclusions

French President faces difficult task to satisfy expectations of yellow vest movement

15/03/2019

France

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

Macron's party rules out joining EU centrist group after Le Pen accusations

15/03/2019

France

Environmental groups take France to court over climate change inaction

Environmental groups take France to court over climate change inaction

14/03/2019

France

Runner scales Eiffel Tower's 1,665 steps in under eight minutes

Taking place in one of the world's most visited monuments, the Eiffel Tower Vertical race is a unique running event.

14/03/2019

France

France battles to stop oil spill spreading after cargo ship sinks

French authorities said an Italian cargo ship that sank in the Atlantic was transporting 45 containers of dangerous materials but that environmental damages would be limited.

14/03/2019

France

Eurostar tells passengers not to travel amid French customs strikes

Eurostar has cancelled four trains as severe service disruptions continue. French customs officers at Paris Gare du Nord are taking part in industrial action.

14/03/2019

France

This is how French drink-drivers could avoid losing their licence

Drink-drivers in France will be able to avoid losing their licence... by installing a device that immobilises their vehicle if it detects alcohol above the legal limit.

14/03/2019

Living

Sustainable gin from Grasse

The spirit company changing the face of alcohol production.

14/03/2019

Living

Sustainable fashion made in prison

An ethical brand chose to cast the light on the unspoken side of the fashion world.

13/03/2019

France

Restorers fix French artefacts damaged during 'gilets jaunes' protests

Restorers have nearly finished repairing works from the museum at Paris' Arc de Triomphe, which were damaged during 'gilets jaunes' (yellow vests) protests in the French capital.

13/03/2019