France

Earth News

Forever chemicals: ‘Shocking’ discovery of PFAS in European pesticides

A new report exposes the ‘urgent’ threat of forever chemicals in pesticides, as it calls for tighter EU regulation.

09/11/2023

France

France pledges €100 million humanitarian aid to help Palestinians

Macron also praised aid initiatives from Jordan, the UAE and Cyprus in his call for more assistance for Gaza.

09/11/2023

Markets

France’s Credit Agricole sees 13% revenue growth in Q3

Credit Agricole has announced a 13% growth in revenues this quarter compared to last year, but it now has allegations of money laundering to contend with.

08/11/2023

France

Is France really going to host a Winter Olympics on the Mediterranean?

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee has caused bemusement with their decision to put forward the famously sunny city of Nice as a potential host of the 2030 Winter Games.

08/11/2023

Culture news

Former film director wins France's top literary prize

Jean-Baptiste Andrea joins an illustrious list of Goncourt Prize winners including Michel Houellebecq, Marcel Proust, and Simone de Beauvoir

08/11/2023

France

France’s Le Pen calls on her supporters to march against anti-Semitism

Is Marine Le Pen's attempt to appeal to Jewish voters a cynical ploy or an attempt to re-frame the controversial far-right party in modern politics?

08/11/2023

Health news

What to know about the bleeding virus detected in French ticks

Authorities said that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was detected for the first time in southern France this month. Here's what we know.

08/11/2023

Travel News

France to cancel thousands of flights for air traffic control upgrade

Thousands of flights are being cancelled at Paris’ main airports in January and February while France upgrades its air traffic control systems.

07/11/2023

Business

Sanofi targeted in French price manipulation probe

French prosecutors say they have launched an investigation into Sanofi over allegations the pharmaceutical giant spread false information and manipulated the price of its Dupixent drug.

07/11/2023

France

Protest as French Senate debates bill toughening immigration laws

The French Senate started debating a hugely controversial immigration bill Monday that the government says will accelerate the process of deporting foreigners.

06/11/2023

France

Antisemitic attacks have 'exploded' in France since 7 October

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin also announced that nearly 500 people had been arrested for such offences, 102 of whom are foreigners.

06/11/2023

Culture news

Paris Games Week: Playtime beckons for children and even more adults

More than 200,000 revellers this week attended the Parisian expo centre to try out the latest titles across the video game industry, a business that's worth more in France than both the music and film industries combined.

05/11/2023

Ecotech

What is ‘white hydrogen’ and could it be a fuel of the future?

Could this natural fuel be a solution to Europe’s energy crisis?

05/11/2023

Business

Housing crisis: It’s never been harder to rent a flat in Paris

It takes six months on average before being able to rent a furnished studio apartment in Paris, according to recent data.

04/11/2023

Art

Couple sue dealer for reselling their €150 African mask for €4.3m

The State of Gabon has joined the dispute, highlighting the broader issue of repatriating Africa's cultural heritage looted during colonial times.

03/11/2023

Tech News

France facing multiple foreign interference threats, warns report

China, Russia and Turkey are all mentioned as active meddlers in French politics and society in assessment that draws a line between free and authoritarian global blocs.

02/11/2023

Culture news

Inclusive language could be banned from official texts in France

Authors of the law, which concerns official communications in France, said gender-inclusive language was “an obstacle to comprehension and ease of reading.“

01/11/2023

France

Stars of David found tagged in Paris suburb

The stars, spray painted in blue, are seen as threatening Jews amid the war between Israel and Hamas.

01/11/2023

France

Popular German burial option gaining popularity in eastern France

An ecological concept adopted from neighbouring Germany, cinerary or sanctuary forests are growing in popularity in eastern France as an alternative to cemeteries. They give people an option to be buried in a peaceful setting among nature.

31/10/2023

France

French police shoot woman who shouted 'Allah Akbar' on Paris train

Unidentified woman is said to have a history of psychiatric issues, and has been left in critical condition.

31/10/2023

Business

Russian oligarch Kuzmichev detained in France over sanctions probe

Considered by the EU to be one of Russia's most influential people, Alexey Kuzmichev has been detained by French police for questioning.

31/10/2023

Sport

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati win Ballon D'Or trophies

Lionel Messi and Aitana Bonmati of Spain had been the favourites to win the 2023 trophies.

30/10/2023

Health news

'Very angry': Parents struggle to get newborns preventive RSV antibody

Many parents are waiting to get a new preventive antibody for their babies to prevent them from getting sick with bronchiolitis. Experts and officials say the product is a victim of its success.

29/10/2023

Economy

Who is the real winner of the Rugby World Cup?

Sponsorship, video games, and tickets - what brings the most revenue to rugby and how good an investment is the sport?

29/10/2023

Creators

A 10 metre sculpture made of chocolate? Meet Patrick Roger

With chocoholics from around the world gathering in Paris this weekend for the annual Salon du Chocolate, we revisit the French artisan Patrick Roger to admire his incredible talent of transforming the glorious confectionery.

28/10/2023

Food and Drink

Home or readymade: French restaurants forced to reveal food sources

Homemade or readymade that's question you may ask yourself while pushing the food around your plate at a French restaurant. Now, the government wants eateries to let diners know when meals are not freshly cooked on site in a move to save France's culinary reputation.

28/10/2023