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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.

United Kingdom

UK and France pledge more patrols to prevent migrants crossing Channel

London and Paris have agreed to deploy more resources and to tackle people-trafficking gangs, but critics say the deal fails to address underlying problems.

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.

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.

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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.

France

Paris one-day metro strike

Paris one-day metro strike

Culture news

The UK's 30-year love affair with French cinema

From wooing famous actors, to tomorrow's big names, French Film Festival UK director Richard Mowe talks to Euronews Culture about his lifelong admiration of French cinema

Italy

Migrant rescue vessels in the Mediterranean spark Italy-France row

Rome has backed down and allowed migrants from three rescue ships to disembark, yet French officials believe Italy should be Europe's primary port of call.

Sport

French prosecutors raid 2023 Rugby World Cup committee headquarters

A preliminary investigation has been launched into possible corruption and favouritism.

Culture news

French literature prize honours tribute to poetry and Ukrainian novel

Authors Emmanuelle Bayamack-Tam and Andreï Kourkov both receive Médicis Prizes

France

French cardinal confesses to sexually abusing teenage girl

The latest sex abuse revelations come just a year after a shocking report set out in detail the extent of criminal abuse in the Catholic Church in France since 1950.

Travel News

Germany and France plan cheap train tickets for young people

Germany and France are planning cheaper tickets “to convince more people to travel by train”

Culture news

Dobby's grave is here to stay: 3 other fan favourites

Dobby the House Elf's beloved tourist site grave isn't going anywhere. Here's Euronews Culture's pick of our favourite spots for fans to pay their final respects

Art

French author wins coveted Prix Goncourt for intimate book

French author Brigitte Giraud wins France's top literary prize for her novel "Vivre Vite," which dives into her personal tragedy.

Europe News

Welcome to Listenbourg, the 'new EU country' going viral on Twitter

A tongue-in-cheek post showing a chunk of land appearing out of the Atlantic above the Iberian peninsula has taken social networks by storm. But what is it all about?

Food and Drink

Teetotal drinkers gain popularity in France

Drinks producers in France are adapting their products to make way for more alcohol-free alternatives.

Food and Drink

Fungi foraging: 5 safe and edible wild mushrooms to look out for

Autumn rains have given mushroom pickers in France and Switzerland a bumper crop this year, but with a multitude of fungi rich for picking, amateur foragers are urged to check with certified mushroom inspectors before feasting on their finds

Culture news

The mythical creatures of Europe: Ogres

For this final edition of Euronews Culture's look at some of the lesser known mythical creatures of Europe, we travel to France to discover the origins of the ogre.

Culture news

Chocolate on the catwalk: tasty fashions in Paris parade

Whether it's fashion to fawn over or make your mouth water - the annual Salon du Chocolat in Paris has something for everyone. This year's catwalk show proved designers' and chocolate makers have let their imaginations reach new heights.

United Kingdom

UK PM asks Emmanuel Macron for help with Channel migrants

Sunak and Macron held their first telephone call since Sunak became prime minister earlier this week.