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Record numbers behind bars in France

This year France has reached record numbers of people behind bars, with prison density at 120% compared to places available.

28/11/2022

Culture news

Emperor Charles V's secret code cracked after five centuries

A team of researchers has cracked a five-century-old code which reveals a rumoured French plot to kill Charles V who was both the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of Spain.

26/11/2022

France

Cocaine, hashish, cannabis: Europol brings down huge crime network

The operation involved police forces in 11 European countries.

25/11/2022

Health news

New 3D probe can help doctors better repair babies' hearts

The probe helps surgeons examine the functioning of the heart and the quality of surgery with great precision - even if the patients weigh only 5 kg.

25/11/2022

France

One year on, France remembers 27 migrants who drowned trying to cross English Channel

Tributes have been held in Paris and in the north of France for the 27 migrants who drowned trying to reach the English coast one year ago,

25/11/2022

France

French prosecutors probe alleged illegal election financing

A leading French newspaper reported that the probe targets President Emmanuel Macron’s winning election bids.

24/11/2022

Europe News

French lawmakers vote to include right to abortion in constitution

France's parliament voted to include equal access to terminating a pregnancy in the country's constitution -- the first step in a lengthy legislative process.

24/11/2022

Mobility

Diversity in space: ESA announces first 'parastronaut'

ESA's new class of astronauts includes a Paralympic athlete - a first for any major space agency - and two women.

24/11/2022

France

Hospices of Beaune auction: historic record of 29 million euros raised

Charity auctions of wines from the Hospices de Beaune reached record highs on Sunday

21/11/2022

France

Rare visitor: Walrus spotted off Normandy coast in France

Rare visitor: walrus spotting off Normandy coast in France, thousands of kilometres from Arctic home

20/11/2022

France

France: 26 underage migrants rescued in Mediterranean 'go missing'

Authorities in the south of France said the mostly Eritrean migrants had run away from their reception centre after being taken into care.

18/11/2022

Culture news

Pom-pom boys: Male cheerleading team hoping to challenge gender norms

With their glittery make-up and their buttocks moulded in red lycra mini-shorts, eight male cheerleaders strut their stuff, with a series of swaying moves and sexy poses to "deconstruct toxic masculinity".

18/11/2022

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Beaujolais Nouveau wine celebrates a smaller but higher quality

In Beaujeu, the epicentre of the vineyard, music, fireworks and festivities marked the arrival of the wine.

17/11/2022

Food and Drink

France celebrates the first bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2022

At just after midnight, the first bottle of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau was opened in France despite a lower production because of bad weather

17/11/2022

Culture news

Meet the young designer transforming old football shirts into corsets

Playing on France's love for fashion, young designer Maï Jarach is giving a second life to old football shirts by transforming them into corsets. And they look amazing.

17/11/2022

France

Holocaust denier from France arrested after two years on the run

Vincent Reynouard had reportedly been living in the UK and working as a private tutor.

16/11/2022

Europe News

France's ageing nuclear fleet paints bleak picture for now and future

France has 56 reactors, the most out of any European country.

15/11/2022

France

'A snake that bites its own tail': UK-France migrant deal criticised

The deal which sees an increase in French police along the northern French coastline, won't stop migrants crossing the Channel, according to a migrant association.

15/11/2022

Art

Gare des Invalides in Paris to convert to a Giacometti museum

Over 10,000 works by one of the world's greatest sculptors will be housed in the unique location.

15/11/2022

France

Man who lived in Paris airport for 18 years dies

An Iranian man who lived for 18 years in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle Airport has died. Merhan Nasseri, who inspired the Steven Spielberg film, The Terminal, began to live at the airport due to being left in legal limbo, lacking residency papers.

13/11/2022

Moments

Plane vs. train: Is it really quicker to fly within Europe?

We did the same journey by plane and train to compare waiting times, delays and travel time.

13/11/2022

France

One person confirmed dead in France building collapse

A man's early warning saved further lives after a four-story building collapsed in the French city of Lille on Saturday morning.

12/11/2022

France

Meloni slams 'aggressive' France as migrant rescue ship row escalates

The war of words between Rome and Paris escalated on Friday as the Ocean Viking ship carrying over 200 migrants docked in Toulon, after Italy refused to take it.

11/11/2022

Europe News

Thousands march across France in protest over rising cost of living

Deepening worker discontent in France and around Europe has seen those demonstrating saying they cannot make ends meet as the cost of living crisis hits the continent further.

10/11/2022

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Isabelle Huppert and Naomi Campbell open Paris festive display

Famous actor Isabelle Huppert and model Naomi Campbell visit the windows of a Parisian department store as they are lit up for holiday season.

10/11/2022

France

Migrant rescue ship allowed to dock in France after Italy's refusal

The French government has warned that "there will be extremely strong consequences for bilateral relations" with Italy.

10/11/2022