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France

Macron apologises to Algerians who fought with French colonisers

Thousands were seen as traitors and killed after the French withdrawal in 1962.

20/09/2021

Travel News

Enjoy these vintage photos of France's end-of-summer tradition

France has a unique tradition to mark the start of a new school year.

20/09/2021

France

France cancels meetings with UK and Australia over AUKUS row

France canceled meetings with British and Australian officials after the cancellation of a multi-billion-euro order for French submarines.

20/09/2021

France

French fishermen gather to protest post-Brexit uncertainty

French Fishermen have gathered on the Armanville Plage in protest over what they called "bad faith" actions by the UK authorities on fishing licenses.

19/09/2021

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Paris: Notre-Dame now stable enough for rebuilding

France's Notre Dame Cathedral is finally stable and secure enough for artisans to start rebuilding it, more than two years after the shocking fire that tore through its roof, knocked down its spire and threatened to bring the rest of the medieval monument down, too

18/09/2021

The Cube

French hospital denies politician's unvaccinated workers claim

A post on social media had claimed that 30% of the hospital's medical workers have not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine and were facing suspension.

17/09/2021

The Cube

France's education minister condemns #Anti2010 cyberbullying

Jean-Michel Blanquer has asked the headteachers to "reinforce vigilance" against online harassment and insults.

17/09/2021

France

French billboard owner fined €10,000 for depicting Macron as Hitler

Michel-Ange Flori's lawyer, Béranger Tourné, said after the ruling that "the right to caricature has been violated".

17/09/2021

USA

US attempts to curb French and EU backlash over Indo-Pacific pact

Although it's impossible to predict if any damage will be lasting, the row seems to have rekindled European suspicions of American intentions.

17/09/2021

France

France suspends 3,000 health workers for failing to get a COVID jab

French healthcare workers had until Wednesday to get at least one dose of the vaccine after vaccination was made compulsory for them in mid-July.

16/09/2021

World News

'Stab in the back': France blasts new US-UK-Australia security pact

The 'AUKUS' pact aimed at countering China's influence in the region will see Australia scrap its Attack Class Submarine Programme with France in favour of a deal with the UK.

16/09/2021

World News

French troops kill head of Islamic State in Greater Sahara: Macron

The French leader described the killing is a "major success" in the fight against terrorist groups in the Sahel.

16/09/2021

Earth News

Footage of French floods show severity of climate crisis

The Gard region has been hit hard by torrents of rain, causing damage to homes and infrastructure.

15/09/2021

Cinema

'Bigger than us' - The film proving you're never too young to fight for justice

Marion Cotillard gives her reasons for producing 'Bigger than us', a film by Flore Vasseur that shows key young figures across the world fighting against injustices such as climate change, lack of freedom of expression, inequalities and much more.

15/09/2021

France

Hundreds evacuated after flash floods hit southern France

As new heavy rainfall threatened the area Wednesday, the emergency service for the Gard region said rescuers were searching for at least one person reported missing on Tuesday evening.

15/09/2021

France

French health workers not jabbed face suspension as deadline passes

Some 2.7 healthcare and emergency workers had until September 15 to get vaccinated against COVID-19, or face being suspended from their jobs.

15/09/2021

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Parisians, tourists admire wrapping of Arc de Triomphe, tribute to Christo

Tourists and Parisians come to admire the work of rope access technicians wrapping the Arc de Triomphe in Paris with a bluish silver polypropylene canvas, a tribute to late artist Christo.

14/09/2021

France

Macron's former bodyguard goes on trial for violence against protester

A former security aide to President Emmanuel Macron has gone on trial on a dozen charges, including voluntary violence, illegally wearing a police badge, and carrying a weapon.

13/09/2021

France

Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo launches bid to be France's next president

If she's successful she'd be France's first female president

13/09/2021

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Arc de Triomphe wrapped in fabric by Christo

The Arc de Triomphe has seen parades, protests and tourists galore, but never before has the war monument in Paris been wrapped in silver and blue recyclable polypropylene fabric.

12/09/2021