France €5,000 jackets, €2,500 trousers; but Francois Fillon’s bank account might not support his rich tastes
France French president François Hollande answers the question no-one else dared ask James Franey raises the issue on the mind of every French voter.... 09/03/2017
France What bookstore employees do behind your back With noise at a premium in libraries and bookshops, much of any fun to be had there needs to be visual. 09/03/2017
France French centrist Macron gets veteran Socialist backing Independent French centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron has received a boost to his presidential campaign after winning the backing of a Socialist Party… 08/03/2017
France Remains of missing French family found Body parts have been found in the hunt for a missing French family, at the farm of a relative who has admitted their murder. 08/03/2017
France Francois Fillon tells supporters to "ignore" fresh media attacks Embattled French conservative, Francois Fillon continues to be dogged by financial scandal despite friends and foe in the Republican party deciding earlier this week to stick with… 08/03/2017
France Poachers kill rhino in French zoo An endangered white rhino killed for its ivory in France 07/03/2017
France Euroviews. Explaining Le Pen: Why France and Europe are flirting with the far-right 07/03/2017
France Avalanche in Tignes: the all-clear is sounded It was feared many people had been swept away by an avalanche which struck on a busy blue run near the popular resort in the French Alps. Rescuers now think no was caught up in the emergency. 07/03/2017
France ESA launches latest Earth observation satellite Europe has successfully launched its latest Earth observation satellite. 07/03/2017
France France election: Fillon fights back to win full party support Embattled French presidential hopeful Francois Fillon has fought off a rebellion to secure the unanimous support of his conservative party, The Republicans. 06/03/2017
France Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel call for 'multi-speed Europe' Europeans leaders Francois Hollande and Angela Merkel have called for a "multi-speed Europe" at a mini-summit at the Palace of Versailles 06/03/2017
France French election: Juppé rules himself out as embattled Fillon fights on Ex-prime minister Alain Juppé said on Monday “once and for all” that he won’t stand in France’s presidential race. 06/03/2017
France France hosts "mini EU summit" at Versailles Leaders gathered at the opulent palace - the symbol, for many, of France's "Ancien Regime" or old order - to prepare for the upcoming commemoration of the 60th anniversary of the Treaty of Rome. 06/03/2017
France Brother-in-law admits murdering French family 49-year-old Pascal Troadec disappeared a fortnight ago, along with his wife Brigitte, 21-year-old son Sebastien and 18-year-old daughter, Charlotte. 06/03/2017
Next Series Can farmed fish become vegetarian to reduce the industry's eco-footprint? Can carnivorous farmed fish become vegetarian? 06/03/2017
France Alain Juppé won't stand in French election Alain Juppé has ruled himself out of the French presidential race, as his party’s preferred candidate struggles with an employment scandal. 06/03/2017
No Comment Fillon divides Paris Pro and counter demonstrations took place in the centre of Paris on Sunday (March 5). 06/03/2017
France PSA-GM deal sparks fears for jobs The PSA group has agreed to buy the European unit of General Motors. The deal values the business at 2.2 billion euros. 06/03/2017
France Fillon gives defiant speech but can he save his presidential bid? Senior Republican party members brought forward to Monday a crisis meeting on the scandal 05/03/2017
France Fillon to make TV appearance as wife breaks silence over "fake" jobs scandal Fillon's wife breaks her silence in newspaper interview ahead of rally and TV appearance by embattled candidate 04/03/2017
France More French conservatives abandon Fillon's ship François Fillon still intends to fight on despite an embezzlement scandal and the departures of more key figures from his campaign team. 04/03/2017
France Icon of world and French football Raymond Kopa dies aged 85 Tributes have been pouring in for Raymond Kopa, the stylish playmaker and poster boy for a generation of footballers, who has passed away. 03/03/2017
Cinema 'Chez Nous' a film inspired by Marine Le Pen's Front National In Cinema Box this week we take a look at ‘Chez Nous’ a film which was inspired by the political party Front National led by Marine Le Pen. 03/03/2017
France France: support ebbs away from Fillon amid calls for Juppé return The French conservative presidential candidate faces calls to give way to the rival he defeated in the autumn primary. 02/03/2017
France French elections under scrutiny With less than two months remaining before the French go to the polls, the run-up to the presidential elections has so far been tainted by scandals. 02/03/2017