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Protests in Paris at Polanski retrospective

Activists protest against a Roman Polanski retrospective in Paris.

31/10/2017

Earth News

Elite sportspeople and meditation

Margins are so tight at the top of world sport that techniques to find this clutter-free mind and extreme level of focus are increasingly common.

31/10/2017

Cinema

Thousands decry decision to hold Polanski retrospective

Tens of thousands sign petition denouncing Paris-based Cinémathèque Française's decision to hold Roman Polanski retrospective.

30/10/2017

France

Pope statue in French town sparks row

Cross on monument to Pope John Paul II ruled to break French law on separation of Church and State

30/10/2017

France

#Metoo campaign sparks rallies against sexual harassment across France

The movement calls on women to "speak out against harassment"

29/10/2017

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Paris bar on cutting edge of pub games

A Canadian import hits the bullseye as axe-throwing takes off in a Paris bar.

27/10/2017

Earth News

Knits to love this season

Twelve knitwear we like this week from a selection of sustainable, ethical or independent brands.

27/10/2017

Global Japan

Architects building dreams the Japanese way

In this edition of Global Japan we meet Shigeru Ban and Sou Fujimoto, two world famous Japanese architects.

26/10/2017

France

Irish PM vows to improve French before Ireland 'officially' joins Francophonie

Varadkar earned a "bravo" from Macron for speaking in French

25/10/2017

France

Macron shows humility on behalf of the west

"Giving lectures out of context and belittling political systems that did not share our values, what happened? Anomie, certain deaths and radical violence."

24/10/2017

France

Result of Brexit negotiations is 'up to London', says Tusk

"It is in fact up to London how this will end – with a good deal, no deal, or no Brexit," the European Council president said

24/10/2017

France

Supermarket shelves empty as French butter shortage hits

Signs explaining shortage in shops an increasingly common sight

24/10/2017

Cinema

Lumiere Film Festival brings the cinema closer to the fans

Love was in the air at the ninth edition of the Lumiere Festival in Lyon where legendary Chinese director Wong Kar-wai received a lifetime career award, which he dedicated to his…

23/10/2017

France

Sexual harassment law tightening

French ministers say flirting will be preserved

23/10/2017

Earth News

Christian Dior is ready to reveal its secrets

The iconic brand wants to preserve its haute couture traditions.

23/10/2017

France

French parents investigated after naming child 'Jihad'

Judge could impose new name on boy in Toulouse.

23/10/2017

France

Watch: French president's dog relieves himself during meeting with ministers

French President Emmanuel Macron's dog, Nemo, still has some training to do.

23/10/2017

France

No solution to Calais' migrant problem one year after "jungle" demolition

Migrants continuing to gather in Calais and Dunkirk sleeping rough due to lack of facilities.

23/10/2017

France

Montmartre celebrates Paris' vines and wines

Montmartre is famous for the Sacré-Coeur basilica.

20/10/2017

France

One year on and refugees return to Calais

19/10/2017

France

UK and France call for united stance against violent extremism

Britain and France say technological advances mean new measures are needed to track terrorists

18/10/2017

France

54 years since the first cat in space

In 1963, after a rigorous training programme, Félicette became the first astrocat.

18/10/2017

France

French MEPs shower while clothed to demonstrate plight of Calais migrants

Green politicians send message to French government from the bathroom.

18/10/2017

France

Louvre says 'non' to Dutch sex sculpture

The world's most popular museum in Paris decided the artist's creation was "too explicit"

18/10/2017

Sport

Emmanuel Macron hosts Ryder Cup captains at Elysée Palace

17/10/2017

France

Suspected thief hides in suitcase 'to steal from travellers in Paris'

He used a lace to undo the suitcase’s zip from the inside.

17/10/2017