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France

French language police: 'It’s information fallacieuse not fake news’

Donald Trump's catchphrase 'fake news' has crossed linguistic barriers and is used across Europe. But now the French have attempted to stop its spread.

05/10/2018

France

Interpol requests clarification from China on disappearance of chief

French police are investigating the disappearance of Interpol chief, Meng Hongwei, who was reported missing after traveling from France to his native China.

05/10/2018

Musica

Barbara Hannigan triumphs in new opera "Berenice" in Paris

The Canadian soprano excels in a role written for her.

04/10/2018

Earth News

Highlights from Paris Fashion Week SS19

Chanel’s beach, Cara Delevingne comeback, Hedi Slimane at Céline: find out what to know from this season’s shows with our 7 minutes read

04/10/2018

France

France readies for no-deal Brexit, to give Britons reciprocal rights

France seeks a "reciprocal" arrangement with the UK as the Brexit deadline looms.

04/10/2018

France

Fresh blow to Macron as third French minister resigns

France's interior minister resigns, as President Emmanuelle Macron's popularity dwindles.

03/10/2018

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Life's a beach at Chanel for Paris Fashion Week

Chanel took the fashion set on an exotic beach getaway for its catwalk show on Tuesday (October 2), as models wearing the French couture house's trademark tweed suits and sun hats strolled barefoot along the sand, waves lapping at their feet.

03/10/2018

France

Watch: Luxury motor brands unveil ultra-exclusive models at Paris show

Bugatti launched the ultra-exclusive "Divo" racing model with only 40 cars on sale at the price tag of €5 million each.

03/10/2018

France

France and Iran in diplomatic row over alleged bomb plot

Paris accuses Tehran of plotting to bomb an Iranian opposition rally in France. Iran strongly denies it.

03/10/2018

France

Prison break gangster on the run for 3 months caught by police

French police have arrested a gangster who went on the run following a spectacular prison escape over the summer, police sources said on Wednesday.

03/10/2018

France

'I thought I was in a strange dream' says man who solved art mystery

The identity of the muse for Gustave Courbet's The Origin of the World was revealed last week by French author Claude Schopp. Euronews sat down with him to learn what it was like being behind a great art mystery.

02/10/2018

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Watch: Horse stuns cafegoers while racing through bar

The young horse had escaped her stable just north of Paris.

02/10/2018

France

Ryder Cup: Woman loses eye-sight after being hit by golf ball

A tee shot sent by American Brooks Koepka in a double match on Friday, veered off and went towards the crowd when it struck Corine Remande in her eye

02/10/2018

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Classic cars on display at Paris Motor Show

More than 200 classic cars and motorbikes were on display at the foot of the Champs Elysees in Paris on Sunday (September 30) to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the city's motor show.

01/10/2018

France

Macron vows not to change after Le Pen blasts ‘obscene gesture’ photo

The French president vows to continue close contact with the people, after a photo showing him with a young man making a rude sign goes viral.

01/10/2018

France

French court convicts former aid worker for ironic tweet

A court ordered the 21-year-old to pay €500 to the police officers, as well as €475 in court fees.

28/09/2018

France

The Buttshakers perform in Euronews' studio

Following in the footsteps of the "Legendary Tigerman" and "The Gift", French band "The Buttshakers will perform live in Euronews' studio

28/09/2018

France

French rapper investigated for call to 'hang white people'

Little-known French rapper Nick Conrad has released a song called "Hang the whites". The video has been removed from YouTube and authorities are now investigating for incitement to racial hatred.

27/09/2018

France

Jobless man told by Macron to 'cross the street' for work finds job

The French President was widely condemned earlier this month after he was filmed telling an unemployed gardener he just needed to "cross the street" to find work as a waiter or in construction.

27/09/2018

France

Police chief stabbed to death in Rodez, southern France

Police chief stabbed to death in Rodez, southern France

27/09/2018

France

French rapper robbed as video 'provokes riot' near Lyon

Yamine L'artiste (YL) lost his phone and bank card and ended up in custody after his attempt to film a video brought violent scenes near Lyon.

27/09/2018

The Cube

DEBUNKED : No, Manuel Valls didn't describe his life in France as a holiday

Comedian's quote gains traction after former French PM returns to seek office in his native Spain.

26/09/2018

France

Migrants on rescue ship to be taken to Malta, sent to 4 EU states

Migrants aboard the charity rescue ship Aquarius will be transferred to a patrol boat in international waters and taken to Malta, before being sent to four other European Union states, the Maltese government said on Tuesday.

25/09/2018

France

Women's Ballon d'Or award launched by France Football

France Football has announced it will hand out a women's Ballon d'Or award at the ceremony in Paris on December 3.

24/09/2018

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Watch: France removes polluted tyres from failed artificial reef

An artificial sea sanctuary made of 25,000 car tyres proved to be a bad idea as divers in France are removing them from the seafloor after it was found to spread pollution

24/09/2018

France

Vegan activists target French butchers

Animal rights activists held protests outside butchers’ shops across France on Saturday, wearing T-shirts saying ‘butcher is not a profession’.

23/09/2018