France

Culture news

Kurash kombat: An ancient sport lands a blow in the heart of France

For three days, the centre of Paris turned into a celebration of an ancient Central Asian tradition as more than a hundred athletes from 25 countries stepped onto the gilam for the International Kurash Tournament for the Prize of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

24/07/2025

France

Macrons sue Candace Owens over claims first lady is transgender

In the suit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a "campaign of global humiliation" for personal gain to promote her podcast.

23/07/2025

Business

Sanofi buys UK’s Vicebio for over €1bn to expand vaccine portfolio

French pharmaceutical company Sanofi said it is acquiring London-based Vicebio to expand its range of respiratory virus vaccines and add a non-mRNA vaccine to its pipeline.

22/07/2025

Art

Cattelan’s ‘Comedian’ banana eaten again at French museum in Metz

A banana duct-taped to a museum wall – ‘Comedian’, a conceptual artwork by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan – has once again been eaten by a visitor. It’s not the first time, and probably won’t be the last.

22/07/2025

Tech News

Musk’s X says French probe into algorithm is ‘politically motivated'

France alleges that X’s algorithm was being used for foreign interference.

21/07/2025

Tech News

Microsoft to make Notre-Dame ‘digital twin’ in Europe AI push

The project will also digitise historic opera sets and millions of artefacts with leading French cultural institutions.

21/07/2025

Art

Paris honours entertainer Josephine Baker with vibrant new mural

A striking new mural in northeast Paris celebrates Josephine Baker – American-born performer, French Resistance spy, and civil rights hero – bringing her spirit back to the streets of the city she once called home.

21/07/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which European country has the most public holidays?

A proposal by France's prime minister to get rid of two public holidays has prompted a discussion as to where in Europe workers get the most additional days off.

21/07/2025

Business

Revolut announces 400 new jobs as neobank establishes Paris HQ

Following the appointment of a Western Europe CEO, neobank Revolut has announced a recruitment drive as its new Paris HQ takes shape.

21/07/2025

Destinations

What makes France’s Loire Valley a world heritage wonder

From its fabled châteaux and flower-filled villages to the fêted river at its heart, the magic of the Loire Valley never fades.

20/07/2025

No Comment

Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam

French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam.

18/07/2025

No Comment

Giant mural in France critiques Trump's immigration policies

A mural in the northern French town of Roubaix shows the Statue of Liberty covering her eyes, sparking reactions and millions of views online.

17/07/2025

Markets

Renault shares plummet 17% after profit warning and weak results

The carmaker disappointed with its preliminary financial figures for the past six months and has not yet found a permanent successor to former CEO Luca de Meo, instead appointing an interim leader.

16/07/2025

Economy

French PM proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce deficit

France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules.

15/07/2025

No Comment

WATCH: Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

Thousands took part in Bastille Day events across France, with a military parade in Paris and international troops on display.

14/07/2025

Europe News

France celebrates Bastille Day with annual military parade in Paris

Bastille Day is France's biggest holiday, celebrated annually on 14 July to commemorate the Storming of the Bastille in 1789 that sparked the French Revolution.

14/07/2025

No Comment

France holds annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday as France held its annual Bastille Day parade and events across the country.

14/07/2025

Europe News

French police catch fugitive who escaped from jail in cellmate's bag

Elyazid A, detained for gang-related murder and firearms offences, slipped past prison guards during his cellmate’s release on Friday.

14/07/2025

Lifestyle

Bal des Pompiers: Is this France’s hottest Bastille Day party?

Videos from France’s Fireman’s Balls have become a viral sensation but, as an almost 100 year old tradition, is it really worth the hype?

14/07/2025

France

France to invest billions in defence of Europe's freedom, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans on Sunday to boost defence spending in France, warning Europe is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of World War II.

14/07/2025

Europe News

Gisèle Pelicot among hundreds set to receive France's Legion of Honour

France's Legion of Honour will be awarded to 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf and musician Pharrell Williams, in recognition of their contributions to society.

13/07/2025

Culture news

Can-can celebrations as iconic Moulin Rouge windmills turn again

Traffic was blocked in Paris' famous Montmarte district as dancers from the legendary Moulin Rouge performed outside the venue to celebrate the wheels turning again on its iconic windmill, more than a year after it accidentally dropped to the ground.

11/07/2025

Lifestyle

Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for €8 million at auction

Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for €8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Von der Leyen's EU Commission survives Parliament confidence vote

A motion of censure against President Ursula von der Leyen and her Commission failed to pass in the EU Parliament in Strasbourg on Thursday.

10/07/2025

Europe News

Georgia faces European Parliament's criticism over rule of law

With 490 votes in favour and 147 against, MEPs adopted a report which “deplores the backsliding of the rule of law as well as the growing Russian influence on the ruling party, Georgian Dream."

10/07/2025

Europe News

Patriots look to derail EU climate policy with key parliament file

The far-right Patriots for Europe are now a step closer to derail one of the EU’s flagship policy, the so-called Green Deal.

10/07/2025