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French farmers cover crops with solar panels to battle energy crisis

In the midst of the energy crisis gripping France, this farmer is using his land in innovative ways to produce electricity.

Cult

Fruitful artistic collaboration in France-Portugal Cross Season

Creative artists from two closely linked nations collaborate to produce plays, works of art, and cinema projects as part of the France-Portugal 2022 Season initiative.

France

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Culture news

French author Annie Ernaux wins 2022 Nobel Prize in Literature

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

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.

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.

Culture news

No French TV monolith to compete with international streamers

RTL Group retains controlling stake in French broadcaster Groupe M6