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France

Paris attacks suspect tells investigators he 'planned to blow himself up'

During a press conference on Saturday the Paris Prosecutor Francois Molins announced the first apparent confession of the suspect's involvement in the November 13 attacks.

19/03/2016

France

France seeks swift extradition of Salah Abdeslam

Salah Abdeslam is the biggest prize. But Belgian authorities detained four more suspects in Friday’s police operation in Brussels, including a

18/03/2016

Culture news

Through the thought provoking lens of Andres Serrano

The Collection Lambert in Avignon, France is showing the work of American photographer Andres Serrano.

18/03/2016

Cinema

'Keeper' dramatic teenage pregnancy film

“From a theme often revisited in filmmaking Guillaume Senez has composed an extraordinarily emotive and well observed work. The Franco-Belgium film

18/03/2016

Musica

Two Tchaikovsky masterpieces reunited at Paris Opera

The curtain has risen on a Tchaikovsky double bill at the Paris Opéra: The one-act opera ‘Iolanta’ and the classical ballet ‘The Nutcracker’ are

17/03/2016

France

Police and students face off in France

Young people say plans to reform employment law will hit them the hardest

17/03/2016

Culture news

Dita teases Paris at the Crazy Horse

Burlesque queen Dita Von Teese returns for a second guest stint at the iconic 'Crazy Horse':http://www.lecrazyhorseparis.com/en/a-mythical-venue/ cabaret in Paris, in a whirlwind show of light and cla

17/03/2016

France

Anger at Bataclan: "We need to know and understand"

Victims' relatives condemn a visit by an official inquiry team as a "parody of justice"

17/03/2016

France

Schools blockaded in France as tensions rise over labour reforms

The government is in the middle of fierce debate with unions over plans to overhaul rules about working conditions and hours

17/03/2016

France

Four arrested during counter-terrorism operation in France

Dawn raids took place in Paris and nearby Seine-Saint-Denis

16/03/2016

Health Series

Connecting patient to doctor online

The healthcare sector is undergoing a digital transformation, and patients like Ahmed Belabbes are at the frontline. The 28-year-old Frenchman has

16/03/2016

Sport

Benzema prevented from France return

The French football federation have temporarily kept Karim Benzema on the suspended list while he remains at the centre of a sex-tape bribery

16/03/2016

France

French PM criticises Catholic Archbishop of Lyon over paedophile scandal

One of France’s most senior cardinals, the Archbishop of Lyon, has emphatically denied covering up paedophilia. Philippe Barbarin and five others are

15/03/2016

Economy

French GDP not seen as enough for jobs growth

France's central bank has said economic growth this year will be below the eurozone average of 1.4 percent which is not enough to cut the country's persistently high unemployment.

15/03/2016

Business Series

Eurostar profits lower due to Paris attacks, migrant disruption and stronger pound

Eurostar's profits dropped last year. It has blamed the Paris terrorist attacks, disruptions from migrants getting on to French train tracks and the stronger value of the pound.

15/03/2016

France

France scales back labour reform plans in face of protests

The French government has backtracked on some key elements of its labour reform bill, unveiling a revised package following protests against the

15/03/2016

Business Series

Bouygues-Orange deal 'on track'

France biggest telecoms operator, Orange, is reportedly making good progress on an agreement to buy Bouygues Telecom.

14/03/2016

Culture news

Yoko Ono goes towards the light at Lyon's Museum of Contemporary Art

Lyon’s Museum of Contemporary Art is devoting three floors to the first retrospective in France dedicated to Yoko Ono. The exhibition opening filmed

14/03/2016

Sport

PSG secure French topflight title in record time

Paris Saint Germain won their fourth successive French first division title on Sunday. Not only did they secure the crown with a record eight games

13/03/2016

France

Assad regime accused of trying to disrupt new Syria peace talks

On the eve of a new round of peace talks, the US has warned the Assad regime and its allies against testing the boundaries of Syria’s fragile truce

13/03/2016

France

Germanwings crash: BEA calls for less medical secrecy for pilots

French investigators into the crash of a Germanwings plane in the Alps last year say a private doctor had recommended that the pilot should be

13/03/2016

Sport

Thomas takes Paris-Nice race lead ahead of final stage

Geraint Thomas has put himself in prime position to win the Paris Nice race after the Team Sky rider took the leader’s yellow jersey with just one

12/03/2016

France

Protesters against French labour reforms keep up the pressure

Protesters opposed to planned labour reforms have taken to the streets of France for the second time in three days. Hundreds of trade unionists and

12/03/2016

Sport

Video: Season-ending half-pipe in Tignes

In this video we show you some of the impressive highlights from the last event of the Halfpipe World Cup season, that took place in the French Alps

11/03/2016

Sport

Paris-Nice: Lutsenko celebrates fine solo win on stage five

Alexey Lutsenko of the Astana team enjoyed an impressive solo victory on stage five of the Paris-Nice race on Friday. The 198 kilometre ride to

11/03/2016

Sport

Benzema eligible for France selection after winning appeal

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has become eligible to play for France at this summer’s European Championships on home soil after an appeals court

11/03/2016