France

France

Teacher stabbed to death by student near Biarritz in France

A teacher at a private school in Saint-Jean-de Luz near Biarritz has died after being fatally stabbed by a student on Wednesday.

22/02/2023

Tech News

New French facial recognition reveals identity ahead of Paris Olympics

Developments in facial recognition technology makes it easier and faster to identify people in just a few clicks.

21/02/2023

Culture news

French comedian under investigation for child pornography

After an anonymous tip, French police raided comedian Pierre Palmade's apartment and opened an investigation for possession of child pornography.

20/02/2023

Culture news

Would you wear Dior's new 3D-printed shoes?

Perhaps putting its best foot forward French fashion house Dior is showing off a new collection of 3D-printed Derbys and boots designed by the head of men's footwear Thibo Denis.

19/02/2023

Food and Drink

A terrible day for France: the world's top 10 cheeses revealed

A controversial list of the world's best cheeses has just been published. France has come out licking its wounds, while the undoubted victor of the ranking is another surprise.

17/02/2023

Food and Drink

Why do France's winemakers want to destroy their vineyards?

Red wine consumption is at an all-time low in France. The government and winemakers have come up with a destructive solution to the problem of overproduction.

17/02/2023

Culture news

Orangetheory's data-driven fitness catches on in Europe

The US exercise chain Orangetheory Fitness has expanded to several European countries, using its data-driven philosophy to cater to fitness junkies.

17/02/2023

France

Did a Chinese-built bridge really stay intact after Turkey earthquake?

The Chinese embassy in France was slammed for posting false claims about the longest suspension bridge in the world located in Turkey.

17/02/2023

France

Fifth day of protests against Macron’s pension reform plan grips Franc

Up to 650,000 people are expected to participate in demonstrations across France over Macron's plans to raise the minimum retirement age.

16/02/2023

Green News

Get a birds-eye view of French village threatened by the advancing sea

Ever-rising sea levels and increasingly violent storms have made it impossible for people to live close to the coast.

16/02/2023

Culture news

Photographer Richard Bellia showcases work devoted to passion for rock

Fans of Richard Bellia's works are in for a treat. The famous French photographer has opened a gallery in Annonay which showcases his best and most famous photos as well as many unpublished treasures.

16/02/2023

France

Porn film shot during football game: Team files official complaint

The French club said it suffered reputational "damage" over a sequence allegedly shot in the toilets of the Allianz Riviera stadium.

15/02/2023

France

Rights groups concerned about proposed surveillance for Paris Olympics

Rights groups are concerned about proposed AI video surveillance for the Paris Olympics, arguing it will infringe on civil liberties.

15/02/2023

Nature

Inside the ski town in the Alps where snow is becoming a luxury

Snow is essential to reflect heat off the Earth's surface.

15/02/2023

France

UEFA blamed for security failures during 2022 Champions League final

An independent report has said that the serious security failures had put the lives of Liverpool and Real Madrid fans at risk

14/02/2023

Culture news

French TV channel C8 receives record fine of €3.5 million

French TV channel C8 receives record fine of €3.5 million after host insulted his guest and kept him from criticizing the channel's stakeholder.

10/02/2023

France

Peruvian Mario Vargas Llosa joins Académie Française of Literature

Peruvian-Spanish writer Mario Vargas Llosa joins Académie Française of Literature without ever writing in French

09/02/2023

France

Scientology headquarters near Paris 2024 Olympic sites

In the suburbs of Paris, in Saint-Denis, people are worried as the Church of Scientology is planning to open its new French headquarters here, right next to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games main sites

09/02/2023

Culture news

Sustainable LVMH fabric reseller Nona Source has new ambassadors

What happens to all the extra fabric that a major fashion house like LVMH doesn't need? It goes to Nona Source, who now has four new young ambassadors.

09/02/2023

Culture news

Euroviews. Freedom of speech or an insult? Charlie Hebdo cartoon angers Turkey

The French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo has stirred up anger again over the front page of its latest edition which focuses on the earthquake in Turkey

09/02/2023

France

More protests as pension strikes in France impact electricity supplies

Strikes have been taking place since mid-January as unions protest against the government's plans to make people work longer before retirement.

07/02/2023

Sport

Paris Grand Slam Day 2: The king is back

The crowd at the 2023 Paris Grand Slam buzzed with excitement over the return of 10-time World Champion Teddy Riner

06/02/2023

France

Vegetation fire destroys hectares near French town Mouriès

In France's first major fire of the year, a blaze scorched about 130 hectares of land in the south of the country.

05/02/2023

Sport

The Iconic Paris Tournament delivers yet again!

Bercy Paris hosts one of the most treasured stops on the World Judo tour

05/02/2023

Health news

This futuristic telemedicine booth aims to tackle doctor shortages

Inside this hi-tech telemedicine cabin, patients carry out their own physical exam, guided by a doctor on a video call. I gave it a try.

04/02/2023

France

Up to IOC to decide if Russia competes, head of Paris Olympics says

Ukraine has stepped up efforts to lobby international sports leaders against Russian participation in next year’s Paris Olympics as indications mount that the games could see the biggest boycott since the Cold War.

04/02/2023