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French court convicts 10 for cyberbullying First Lady Brigitte Macron

A Paris court sentenced 10 individuals for cyberbullying the spouse of French President Emmanuel Macron with false allegations about her gender identity, doling out sentences including suspended prison terms and awareness training.

05/01/2026

Green News

France enacts ban on ‘forever chemicals’ - with one big exception

Cosmetics and clothes made with PFAS, also known as forever chemicals, have officially been banned in France.

01/01/2026

Culture news

Should France honour Brigitte Bardot? And if so, how? A nation divided

The death of Brigitte Bardot has sparked a fierce political debate in France, after right-wing figures called for a national tribute to the screen legend.

30/12/2025

Travel News

Channel Tunnel partially reopens but Eurostar advises delayed travel

The suspension in services impacted thousands of travellers on both sides of the Channel who were aiming to reach end-of-the-year holiday destinations as 2025 draws to a close.

30/12/2025

Culture news

Vive la France! George Clooney and wife Amal are officially French

The Oscar-winning actor has praised France’s strict privacy laws, saying his children enjoy a “much better life” without paparazzi.

30/12/2025

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Brigitte Bardot through the years: A life in the spotlight

Brigitte Bardot, iconic French film star turned animal activist, has died at 91.

28/12/2025

Culture news

Bardot in pictures: From screen goddess to animal rights activist

Brigitte Bardot, whose image defined an era of cinema and style, has died at 91, leaving behind a legacy captured in some of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century.

28/12/2025

Culture news

French legendary actress Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

The funeral of Brigitte Bardot, who's died at the age of 91, will take place on Wednesday 7 January at the Notre-Dame of Assomption church in Saint- Tropez, her beloved city on the French Mediterranean coast.

28/12/2025

France

French police arrest suspect after three stabbed in Paris metro attack

The suspect is accused of stabbing three people at Paris metro stations République, Arts et Métiers, and Opéra on Friday.

26/12/2025

France

In 2025, desire to leave France reached an all-time high

According to a Gallup study published on Monday, confidence in French institutions has plummeted this year, while the desire to leave France has only grown. Euronews spoke with several French expatriates and prospective expats about their experiences.

25/12/2025

France

Pro-Russian hackers claim French postal service cyberattack

European intelligence agencies say investigations into Russian interference now consume as much time as terrorist threats.

24/12/2025

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Torrential rain caused widespread flooding in southern France

Torrential rain caused widespread flooding across the Hérault department in southern France, forcing evacuations and disrupting transport and power supplies.

23/12/2025

France

Hydrogen blast at Lyon chemical plant laboratory injures four

An explosion at Elkem Silicones Seveso site south of Lyon sparked a fire in a 600 sqm building. Over 100,000 residents ordered to shelter. The site had a fatal accident in 2016 and has had recent safety issues.

23/12/2025

Travel News

Why skiing will be free this winter in a French Alpine resort

The struggling Saint-Colomban-des-Villards has taken the unprecedented decision to make skiing free this winter.

23/12/2025

France

Cyberattack knocks France's postal service and its banking arm offline

The same services affected on Monday — Colissimo parcel tracking and the Digiposte digital vault — were already disrupted on Saturday, though La Poste did not immediately confirm whether that incident was also an attack.

22/12/2025

France

France to build new nuclear carrier replacing Charles de Gaulle

France's president confirmed the construction of a 78,000-tonne nuclear carrier capable of carrying 30 jets, with delivery projected for 2038. The PA-NG will cost €10bn and be Europe's largest warship, backed by 800 firms.

22/12/2025

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France deploys armed forces to fight cattle disease outbreak

France's armed forces are aiding a nationwide cattle vaccination to combat lumpy skin disease.

21/12/2025

The Cube

Paris taken by a coup: How an AI video caused Macron a major headache

The video rapidly racked up more than 12 million views after it was shared on Facebook.

19/12/2025

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Macron's home targeted by farmers protesting EU trade deal

France farmers protested outside President Macron’s home in Le Touquet, demanding the EU drop the Mercosur trade deal despite its signing being delayed.

19/12/2025

France

France to miss 2026 budget deadline as lawmakers fail to reach deal

French lawmakers failed Friday to agree a 2026 budget in joint committee talks, forcing government to seek emergency legislation to roll over 2025 budget.

19/12/2025

France

Second alleged shaving incident raises concerns over Paris foster home

The claims come just days after a separate case involving an eight-year-old boy, prompting Paris authorities to refer the matter to the courts.

18/12/2025

France

French court jails doctor for life for poisoning patients, killing 12

According to the prosecution, Péchier contaminated infusion bags with potassium, local anaesthetics, adrenaline and heparin in order to induce cardiac arrest or haemorrhage in patients treated by colleagues.

18/12/2025

Tech News

France investigates suspected foreign cyberattack on passenger ferry

The malware found was capable of remotely controlling the Italian-owned Fantastic ferry.

18/12/2025

France

French interior ministry targeted in cyberattack, minister confirms

The attack, which lasted "several days," targeted email accounts at the Place Beauvau ministry, which employs nearly 300,000 people, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.

17/12/2025

Culture news

Paris Louvre museum to remain partially open despite ongoing strike

Louvre union workers unanimously agreed to continue the walkout amid mounting social and security concerns

17/12/2025

Culture news

Jacques Prévert's legacy: A battle to save the poet's apartment-museum

The Montmartre flat where one of the most important French poets lived is threatened by a project to extend the adjoining Moulin-Rouge cabaret.

17/12/2025