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USA

French cement firm admits it did business with so-called Islamic State

The company also agreed on Tuesday to penalties totalling roughly $778 million (€790m) in a case the US Justice Department described as the first of its kind.

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

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

No Comment

Institut Français in Ouagadougou vandalised in Mali coup protests

Broken windows and doors, security guards' room set on fire, computer equipment burnt or looted, this is what the French Institute looked like after the protesters' attack during the demonstrations that followed the resignation and replacement of the junta's Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba.

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 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

Culture news

Meet James Bond's first official travel partner

From gastronomic getaways to thrill-seeking basejumping, if you've ever wanted to experience some of the delights of James Bond's life now you can book tickets as the world's most famous spy celebrates his first ever official travel partner.

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

Iran

Iran releases video purporting to show French citizens' confessions

Iran has published a video showing two detained French citizens purportedly confessing to acting on behalf of the French security service.

06/10/2022

Culture news

French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature

The 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature has been awarded to Annie Ernaux.

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

Destinations

These are the top 7 ski resorts in Europe

Ski season is almost upon us, so we’ve rounded up the best resorts to practice your technique.

05/10/2022

Culture news

No French TV monolith to compete with international streamers

RTL Group retains controlling stake in French broadcaster Groupe M6

04/10/2022

France

On cloud wine: French monks turned winemakers

Boasting 1600 years of monastic viticulture, the monks at the Abbey Le Barroux in the south of France are working alongside seasonal pickers from the local community and have paired with winemakers at Via Caritatis to create a high quality product.

03/10/2022

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso coup leader calls for end to anti-French violence

French institutions in the West African nation have been attacked following reports, denied by Paris, that France had given protection to the leader deposed in Friday's coup.

02/10/2022

Culture news

Renowned French painter Jean-Michel Meurice dies aged 83

Meurice died on Tuesday at his Paris home following a long illness, leaving behind him a series of stunning works.

30/09/2022

Culture news

Porn hell: French senators present a damning report to the Senate

Hell behind the scenes: French senators present a damning report on the porn industry which coincides with the arrest of three actors and a director this week

28/09/2022

Culture news

France introduces anti-Amazon book delivery fees

The French government has announced that it will introduce a minimum charge for book delivery orders under €35. This minimum charge of €3 will help small independent booksellers.

26/09/2022