France Parisians react to the deadly attack in their city It is a day which will be etched deep in the memory of Parisians. The values which they hold dear have been defiled and the city as one was in a 07/01/2015
France French President Francois Hollande calls for unity after the killings in Paris French President Francois Hollande, following a crisis meeting at the Elysee Palace spoke to the people of France. In a live televised address he 07/01/2015
France Charlie Hebdo's unrepentant record Charlie Hebdo has been publishing satire since its creation in 1969. Its left-wing editorial content was like bare-knuckle boxing, pop, politics 07/01/2015
France Charlie Hebdo attackers targeted specific journalists, fought gun battles with police Paris prosecutor says gunmen who attacked Charlie Hebdo office appeared to know the time and place of magazine's editorial meeting, targeted specific journalists and twice exchanged shots with police 07/01/2015
France Twelve dead as terrorists attack the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo At 11.30 am CET three masked gunmen entered the offices of the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo in Paris and slaughtered ten unarmed staff and 07/01/2015
France Paris slaughter condemned by world leaders German Chancellor Angela Merkel has condemned the slaughter in Paris and added in her statement, “It is also an attack on freedom of speech and the 07/01/2015
France Quartet of murdered French cartoonists among country's finest satirists Ten members of the Charlie Hebdo editorial team have been shot dead in Paris, along with the two police officers who were guarding their offices 07/01/2015
France François Hollande condemns 'cowardly' attack on satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo French President François Hollande wasted no time in going to the Charlie Hebdo offices to express his regrets and promise justice for the attackers 07/01/2015
France Author defends his novel about a Muslim-run France after critics condemn it as a gift for the far right The release of a book by author Michel Houellebecq exploring a Muslim-run France causes controversy as critics call it an 'Islamophobic scare story' 07/01/2015
France Thank you for this biopic: Film rights bought to Trierweiler's revenge memoir Valerie Trierweiler, the former partner of the French president will see her kiss-and-tell book transferred to the big screen. The film rights to 05/01/2015
France France: mayor's refusal to give Roma baby burial plot sparks outrage The decision by the mayor of Champlan, south of Paris to deny a Roma baby a burial plot has sparked outrage amongst Roma groups and local residents 05/01/2015
France Mass brawl between 200 migrants in Calais Seven people were injured in Calais as tensions erupted into clashes between some 200 migrants seeking to cross the Channel to Britain. 04/01/2015
France Thousands turn out for Paris New Year Parade Tens of thousands of people gathered on the Champs Elysees in Paris to watch the city’s New Year’s Day parade. It’s only the second year the show’s 02/01/2015
Sport Formula 1 driver Bianchi 'unconscious but breathing unaided' Marussia driver Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but is breathing unaided and has reportedly begun a programme of rehabilitation therapy in France 30/12/2014
France Traffic chaos continues in French Alps, snow chains made compulsory Traffic remained heavy in the French Alps on Sunday after a night which saw 15,000 people stranded by snow and forced to seek emergency shelter. Many 28/12/2014
France Snow and ice in France disrupts travel Heavy snow has fallen in parts of northern and eastern France on Saturday. The French met office has issued an orange alert for snow and ice in 27/12/2014
France New Easyjet strike called in France over New Year Several French Easyjet flights failed to take off over Christmas - and now there's a threat of further strike action over New Year. 26/12/2014
France France: Angouleme council takes down anti-homeless cages around benches after outcry The local council in the French city of Angouleme has backtracked on a decision to cage public benches to stop homeless people using them. The fences 26/12/2014
France France tells people to enjoy Christmas, but stay vigilant Have a relaxing Christmas, but keep personal safety in mind when out in public, say French authorities. 24/12/2014
France First photos of Monaco royal twins Monaco’s Royal Palace has released the first photos of the royal twins. The pair were born on December 10 to Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife 24/12/2014
France Santa Claus goes underwater Santa Claus took a break from wrapping presents today to drop by the Paris city aquarium and feed the fishes. Swimming underwater in a full Santa 23/12/2014
France Valls downplays extremist link in France attacks One of the victims of Monday evening’s attack in the western city of Nantes has died in hospital. At least nine others were injured when a van 23/12/2014
France Third 'lone wolf' injures ten in Western France A meeting of ministers will discuss a series of "lone wolf" attacks in France over the past three days. The latest, in the western city of Nantes, left 10 people injured. 23/12/2014