Culture news French film academy quits Elon Musk’s X The group behind France's equivalent to the Oscars has announced its decision to quit X: "The X platform, particularly due to the actions and stances of its leader, no longer aligns with our values." 28/01/2025
Food and Drink 'We are the champions':France wins prestigious Bocuse d'Or contest France has beaten Denmark and Sweden to win the bi-annual 'Bocuse d'Or' haute cuisine prize and reclaimed the much coveted title, known to many as the Olympic crown of gastronomy. 27/01/2025
No Comment Storm Herminia: Brittany hit by floods Herminia has caused historic flooding in Brittany, severely affecting Ille-et-Vilaine. Emergency services are on high alert as the Vilaine rises. 27/01/2025
No Comment Fire 'under control' in Paris' 12th arrondissement town hall A fire broke out in the roof of the town hall in the 12th arrondissement of Paris, damaging the bell tower. 150 firefighters brought the flames under control. 27/01/2025
France French police detain 37 people over online child pornography The arrests came after more than one million pornographic photos and videos were uncovered. 27/01/2025
Food and Drink Japan beats France in successful defence of Pastry World Cup title Defending champions Japan beat France to the gold medal at the 2025 Pastry World Cup in Lyon, as Malaysia makes its first podium finish. 26/01/2025
Moments My first winter trail race made me fall back in love with the Alps I saw the French Alps from another perspective as I traversed dark snowy mountains. 25/01/2025
Earth News Meet the Air France pilot who quit his dream job for the climate Euronews Green exclusive: Anthony Viaux had it all - a dream job, a thriving career and a great salary. But he didn’t want any of it in the age of the climate crisis. 24/01/2025
France Man jailed for knife attack targeting French magazine Charlie Hebdo Pakistani national Zaheer Mahmood was sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempted murder and terrorist conspiracy by a court in Paris. 24/01/2025
Art Paris Louvre in 'very poor condition' says leaked director's memo A leaked memo by Louvre director Laurence des Cars has revealed the dire state of the famous Parisian museum. 24/01/2025
Culture news France announces measures to protect cabaret and the can-can Famous through the Moulin Rouge, cabaret and the can-can will be given a cash injection due to new measures from France's culture ministry. 24/01/2025
Europe News French woman who refused sex with husband wins case at European court The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled that a 69-year-old French woman was not "at fault" in her divorce because she stopped having sex. 23/01/2025
Travel News Planning a cruise to Nice? The mayor wants to cancel it Mayor of Nice Christian Estrosi pledges to “not to let overtourism suffocate” Nice with a ban on large cruise ships. 23/01/2025
Europe News Suspected drug gang leader extradited from Morocco to France Félix Bingui, known as 'The Cat', is alleged to be the leader of the Yoda drug gang in Marseille and is wanted on several charges by French authorities. 23/01/2025
Design Maison&Objet spotlights wallpaper’s comeback in modern design At Maison&Objet in Paris, wallpaper is making a strong comeback, with innovative designs and sustainable, customisable options taking centre stage. 23/01/2025
Europe News France issues new war crimes arrest warrant for Syria's al-Assad A court in Paris has accused the overthrown Syrian ruler of complicity in war crimes in relation to a deadly attack on civilians in 2017. 23/01/2025
Europe News Macron and Scholz call for a united Europe amid Trump's tariff threats French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke in Paris of the challenge posed by US President Donald Trump. 22/01/2025
Europeans' Stories Dolphin conservation and fishermen's livelihoods in the Bay of Biscay: A difficult balance The Bay of Biscay, stretching from the tip of Brittany, in western France, to the north of Spain, is a major fishing zone in the Atlantic Ocean. It’s also home to around 200,000 dolphins. 22/01/2025
Lifestyle Pharrell & Nigo bring streetwear to the Louvre in star-studded LV show Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show took over the Louvre with a star-studded crowd and a killer collab between Pharrell and Nigo, mixing Americana streetwear with Japanese flair. 22/01/2025
France Macron calls for young volunteers to 'reinforce' French army The French president said that while he does not want to reinstate mandatory military service, he wants to see more young people volunteering. 22/01/2025
Europe News French MPs call for rape law to include consent after Pelicot trial Dominique Pelicot was sentenced last month along with 50 other men for the repeated drugging and rape of Gisèle Pelicot in case that stunned France. 22/01/2025
Health news Customs officials issue warning about 'erectile honey' flooding France French authorities made a record bust in 2024, seizing 13 tonnes of honey laced with erectile dysfunction medicine. 21/01/2025
Culture news Controversial French director Bertrand Blier dies aged 85 The provocative French filmmaker left his mark on 1970s and 1980s cinema. He won several awards, including an Oscar in 1979. 21/01/2025
France Iconic Paris venue struggles as 350 young migrants sleep in hallways While the City of Paris and the French government are at loggerheads over resolving the situation, many of the protesters say they are unaccompanied minors from sub-Saharan Africa. 21/01/2025
Europe News Macron urges Europe to boost defence spending as Trump takes office Donald Trump has criticised the cost of US military assistance to Ukraine and aims to transfer a greater share of responsibility to Europe. 21/01/2025
Design Surrealism shines at France's Maison&Objet interior design show The Maison&Objet exhibition, held in Paris, brings together 2,400 brands from international lifestyle sectors to show off their new wares and demonstrate the latest trends and designs vying for spots in our homes. 21/01/2025