France

Economy

French economic growth improves

France's economy performed better than expected in the first three months of this year up by 0.6 percent from the previous quarter.

30/05/2016

Cinema

Twenty-five years of MEDIA programme

It has supported the development of thousands of films and their international distribution.

30/05/2016

Sport

Hamilton back in the race after victory in Monaco

The wise man of 'Speed' Bruno Sousa is our track guide for the Monaco Grand Prix: "Hello and welcome to Speed. Three wins in three years at Monte Carlo and with a huge lead in the world championship N

29/05/2016

France

The fight for Europe's soul is continuing, say Merkel and Hollande on Verdun anniversary

The French and German leaders meet for the centenary of the Battle of Verdun - 300 days and 300,000 lives lost.

29/05/2016

France

France and Germany mark Verdun battle centenary

French President Francois Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel are marking the 100th anniversary of the battle of Verdun.

29/05/2016

France

11 hit by lightning in Paris park

The majority of those injured are thought to be children, six are seriously hurt

28/05/2016

France

France's fuel crisis better but not yet over

Following a meeting between the government and oil industry representatives, Transport Minister Alain Vidalies said the situation at fuel depots is improving.

28/05/2016

France

France labour reform standoff fuels petrol shortages

Strikes over labour reforms have left fuel in short supply in France.

27/05/2016

Sport

Nine-time champion Nadal withdraws from French Open

Rafa Nadal’s hopes of a record-extending tenth French Open title will have to wait another year after the Spaniard withdrew from Roland Garros with a wrist injury on…

27/05/2016

Cinema

Highlights from the Cannes Film Festival

As the glitter settles on the Croisette, let’s take a look at some of the films that left an impression at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

27/05/2016

France

French labour reform action threatens to disrupt Euro 2016 fans

Strike action over changes to the French labour law have disrupted many cities across the country.

27/05/2016

France

France marks the centenary of the Battle of Verdun

At zero seven fifteen on the morning of February 21 1916.

26/05/2016

France

France PM Valls hints at tweaks to labour laws as strikes and protests go on

France has been hit by another day of strikes and protests against controversial labour reforms.

26/05/2016

France

French police arrest man on low-level terror watch list

French police have arrested a man reportedly on a low-level terror watch list in Paris.

26/05/2016

Sport

Family of late Jules Bianchi to sue FIA

The family of the late Formula One driver Jules Bianchi have begun legal action against the sport’s governing body the FIA, following his death last…

26/05/2016

France

Strikes in France - the history of disputes and failed reform

In spring in 1968 La Belle France went on strike.

26/05/2016

France

France: Nuclear strike raises stakes in showdown over labour reforms

With pumps at more than 4,000 petrol stations in France now partially or fully dry, the showdown between the government and the hardline CGT union over contested labour reforms intensified on…

26/05/2016

France

Groundbreaking study sheds light on Neanderthal life

From the outside, it looks like countless other rural sites in Europe.

26/05/2016

Cinema

Cannes: the winners

Quietly stunned is how British director Ken Loach described winning the coveted Palme d’Or for a second time with his social drama I, Daniel…

26/05/2016

France

French nuclear workers vote to join strike against labour laws

Staff at France’s 19 nuclear plants have voted to go on strike on Thursday amid escalating protests against labour reforms.

25/05/2016

France

France: CGT union calls for further strikes

France’s CGT trade union is determined to make ongoing nationwide strikes felt, its representatives have said.

25/05/2016

France

More fuel frustration as French pickets refuse to back down

CGT: strikes to continue over labour law reforms More petrol stations run dry Picket action spreads to ports and power plants Government stands firm A fuel crisis in France seems to be getting wors

25/05/2016

France

Paris attacks: victims families seek answers

Families of the victims of November’s deadly attacks in Paris have appeared before judges, hoping to learn more about what happened to their loved…

24/05/2016

Sport

France defender Varane ruled out of Euro 2016 with injury

France defender Raphael Varane was dealt a double blow on Tuesday after he was ruled out of both the European Championships and the Champions League…

24/05/2016

Economy

IMF urges France to speed up reforms to create jobs and cut debt

The International Monetary Fund has warned France's economy is not recovering quickly enough to cut unemployment and debt significantly and more reforms are needed.

24/05/2016

Economy

French fuel strike: frustration at the pumps and an investment warning

The boss of French energy firm Total has warned it will "seriously reconsider" its future investment plans in France due to the strikes at its refineries against labour law reform.

24/05/2016