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Political storm in France after murdered girl, 12, found in a suitcase

It was sparked after police arrested an Algerian immigrant on suspicion of the girl's murder.

19/10/2022

Mobility

Will Paris ban e-scooters? ‘We’re useful,’ operators hit back

E-scooter operators are on a mission to convince the city of Paris to keep their devices on the streets.

19/10/2022

France

France experiences summer temperatures in mid-October

The heatwave is caused by a large low-pressure system in the Atlantic Ocean, which is allowing warm air to sweep up from Spain and North Africa.

19/10/2022

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French high school students join Paris strikes

French high school students blockade schools in Paris in support of the inter-union strike.

19/10/2022

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French strike pits workers against government as inflation bites

Tens of thousands of French workers took to the streets across the country Tuesday, striking for pay hikes that keep up with rising inflation. The industrial action came after weeks of walkouts that hobbled oil refineries at home.

19/10/2022

Tech News

This French start-up makes microbatteries the size of a breadcrumb

The microbatteries developed by ITEN are just a few millimetres thick and could be used across a range of consumer electronics.

18/10/2022

Earth News

Billionaire sells private jet after being tracked by Twitter activists

Bernard Arnault has sold his private jet after growing tired of climate activists tracking his high-carbon flights via the social media platform Twitter.

18/10/2022

France

Tens of thousands strike in France over pay and cost of living

Tuesday's industrial action hit the transport, health, education and energy sectors as workers demand pay rises to cope with high inflation.

18/10/2022

Sport

Alexia Putellas and Karim Benzema win the 2022 Ballon d’Or

The Spaniard retained her title after leading her team, Barcelona, to another domestic title. At the same time, the French Real Madrid forward snatched the men's award in front of the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Sadio Mane.

18/10/2022

Culture news

Haitian singer Mikaben dies at Paris concert aged 41

The musician leaves behind two children and his wife, Vanessa, who is pregnant.

18/10/2022

France

Large demonstration held in Paris against the rising cost of living

Thousands of people protested in Paris on Sunday in a "march against the high cost of living and climate inaction" organised by a left-wing alliance.

17/10/2022

Culture news

All eyes on Lyon as 2022 Lumière Film Festival begins

Lyon's international Lumiere film festival is fast making quite a name for itself as the celebration of all things and people that make the cinema such an engrossing event every time the lights go down.

16/10/2022

France

France fuel crisis: Strikes continue as trade union snubs pay rise

The CGT trade union says it's holding out for a ten percent wage increase, in light of soaring inflation and TotalEnergies' huge profits.

14/10/2022

France

'Come back to the negotiating table,' Macron tells Putin

In a TV interview, the French president accused his Russian counterpart of dragging Europe into the war and called on him to respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.

13/10/2022

France

Government forces striking employees back to work at Normandy refinery

Fuel shortages in France are set to continue after the CGT labour union vowed to continue industrial action and challenge the government's requisition in court.

12/10/2022

France

France to boost forces on NATO's eastern flank after Russian strikes

The move follows President Macron's announcement of a €100 million arms fund for Ukraine, although some accuse Paris of not doing enough for Ukraine.

12/10/2022

France

France orders energy companies to resolve strikes amid fuel shortages

Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne announced on Tuesday that ExxonMobil must ensure staff return to work at its fuel depots to ease supply shortages.

11/10/2022

Culture news

Claude Monet and Joan Mitchell: when artistic giants meet

The Louis Vuitton Foundation is putting the spotlight on two great figures of 20th century painting: Claude Monet, a founding member of Impressionism, and the American abstract expressionist Joan Mitchell

11/10/2022

Climate

Why are wetsuits compulsory at this French swimming pool?

Cutting the heat could save pools up to €50,000 per month in the coldest months.

10/10/2022

France

Paris hosts special taster day to prepare for 2024 Paralympic Games

The day was aimed at promoting the practice of sport among people with disabilities.

10/10/2022

France

Air France and Airbus trial starts over deadly 2009 plane crash

Air France and aircraft maker Airbus stood trial in Paris on Monday over the 2009 crash of a flight from Brazil that killed 228 people.

09/10/2022

France

Strikers set for talks as some French petrol stations run dry

Many of France’s petrol stations are dealing with supply shortages amid a strike by energy workers in the country.

09/10/2022

France

France launches energy savings drive to avoid winter power cuts

From limiting indoor heating temperatures, to making swimming pools cooler and reducing the speed of ski lifts — France has unveiled a raft of voluntary measures to tackle the energy crisis.

06/10/2022

Culture news

Kyiv Symphony Orchestra in Paris for the first time since the war

"I can't just sit and be silent and do my job whatever it is. I need to speak to people. I need to speak to them with music or with words."

06/10/2022

Creators

This street photographer takes stunning portraits using old techniques

We met Santiago on the streets of Marseille, France, attracting the attention of passers-by with his old-fashioned photography equipment and his infectious smile.

06/10/2022

France

Qatar World Cup: French cities move to block fan zones showing games

Several French cities, including Paris, will not broadcast World Cup matches on big screens in fan Zones over human rights concerns in Qatar.

05/10/2022