Now playing Next France The fight for Europe's soul is continuing, say Merkel and Hollande on Verdun anniversary The French and German leaders meet for the centenary of the Battle of Verdun - 300 days and 300,000 lives lost. 29/05/2016
Now playing Next France France's fuel crisis better but not yet over Following a meeting between the government and oil industry representatives, Transport Minister Alain Vidalies said the situation at fuel depots is improving. 28/05/2016
Now playing Next France France labour reform standoff fuels petrol shortages Strikes over labour reforms have left fuel in short supply in France. 27/05/2016
Now playing Next state of the union A narrow defeat for the far-right in Austria, France gripped by strikes ahead of Euro 2016 In this edition of State of the Union: Austria narrowly avoids the election of a far-right head of state; bailout cash is unlocked for Greece; and France is gripped by demonstrations and strikes with 27/05/2016
Now playing Next world news Afghan and Sudanese migrants battle in Calais camp Violence has broken out between Afghan and Sudanese migrants at a makeshift refugee camp in Calais. 27/05/2016
Now playing Next Cinema Highlights from the Cannes Film Festival As the glitter settles on the Croisette, let’s take a look at some of the films that left an impression at this year’s Cannes Film Festival. 27/05/2016
Now playing Next France French labour reform action threatens to disrupt Euro 2016 fans Strike action over changes to the French labour law have disrupted many cities across the country. 27/05/2016
Now playing Next France France marks the centenary of the Battle of Verdun At zero seven fifteen on the morning of February 21 1916. 26/05/2016
Now playing Next France France PM Valls hints at tweaks to labour laws as strikes and protests go on France has been hit by another day of strikes and protests against controversial labour reforms. 26/05/2016
Now playing Next France French police arrest man on low-level terror watch list French police have arrested a man reportedly on a low-level terror watch list in Paris. 26/05/2016
Now playing Next Sport Family of late Jules Bianchi to sue FIA The family of the late Formula One driver Jules Bianchi have begun legal action against the sport’s governing body the FIA, following his death last… 26/05/2016
Now playing Next France Strikes in France - the history of disputes and failed reform In spring in 1968 La Belle France went on strike. 26/05/2016
Now playing Next France France: Nuclear strike raises stakes in showdown over labour reforms With pumps at more than 4,000 petrol stations in France now partially or fully dry, the showdown between the government and the hardline CGT union over contested labour reforms intensified on… 26/05/2016
Now playing Next France Groundbreaking study sheds light on Neanderthal life From the outside, it looks like countless other rural sites in Europe. 26/05/2016
Now playing Next world news Eagles of Death Metal singer criticised for Muslim conspiracy comments Eagles of Death Metal front man Jesse Hughes has been slammed for claiming the ISIL attack on a Paris theatre last November was part of a Muslim… 26/05/2016
Now playing Next France French nuclear workers vote to join strike against labour laws Staff at France’s 19 nuclear plants have voted to go on strike on Thursday amid escalating protests against labour reforms. 25/05/2016
Now playing Next France France: CGT union calls for further strikes France’s CGT trade union is determined to make ongoing nationwide strikes felt, its representatives have said. 25/05/2016
Now playing Next France More fuel frustration as French pickets refuse to back down CGT: strikes to continue over labour law reforms More petrol stations run dry Picket action spreads to ports and power plants Government stands firm A fuel crisis in France seems to be getting wors 25/05/2016
Now playing Next France Paris attacks: victims families seek answers Families of the victims of November’s deadly attacks in Paris have appeared before judges, hoping to learn more about what happened to their loved… 24/05/2016
Now playing Next Sport France defender Varane ruled out of Euro 2016 with injury France defender Raphael Varane was dealt a double blow on Tuesday after he was ruled out of both the European Championships and the Champions League… 24/05/2016