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World leaders gather in France for Global Fund initiative

A conference in France, which kicked off on Wednesday, aims to raise funds to combat deadly diseases and condemn them to the history books.

09/10/2019

World

Australia's tough immigration stance 'keeps far-right at bay'

Australia's tough stance on immigration has helped keep down the vote for far-right political parties, the country's ambassador to France has told Euronews.

08/10/2019

Europe News

The Port of Antwerp readies for a 'hard Brexit'

Delays at the border, problems for truck drivers, Europe's second largest port prepares for the turbulence of a No Deal.

08/10/2019

France

French Interior minister admits to 'failings' in monitoring attacker

In an interview, Christophe Castaner said there were administrative "failings" in monitoring the attacker who killed four people last week.

07/10/2019

France

France's vineyards grapple with grape thieves at harvest time

In the heart of Burgundy's most prestigious vineyards, security forces patrol day and night during harvest time to deter grape thieves.

05/10/2019

Economy

France vows sanctions if US imposes tariffs on wine, cheese

France vows sanctions if US imposes tariffs on wine, cheese

03/10/2019

France

French anti-terrorist unit to investigate Paris police knife attack

French anti-terrorist unit to investigate Paris police knife attack

03/10/2019

France

French police in 'anger march' over conditions, high suicide rates

Thousands of police officers in France are marching in Paris for the first strike in almost two decades to call for improved working conditions.

02/10/2019

Europe News

Polyglot or mono: the word wars in Brussels

Despite Brexit, English remains a key working language in the EU, which creates a certain amount of friction with the French speakers in Brussels.

30/09/2019

France

Watch back: France remembers former President Jacques Chirac

The Elysée declared Monday a National Day of Mourning in France.

30/09/2019

France

Hundreds queue to say farewell to Jacques Chirac

Hundreds braved the rain on Sunday to pay their respects to late French president Jacques Chirac lying in state at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris.

29/09/2019

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Protesters cover Louvre's Pyramid in black treacle

Climate activists staging a peaceful protest at the Louvre museum dipped their hands in treacle, referencing a partnership with Total

28/09/2019

France

French lawmakers approve IVF draft law for lesbians, single women

Single and lesbian women could soon be given access to fertility treatments but there is strong opposition from conservatives and the Catholic church.

27/09/2019

The Cube

Tributes paid on social media to Jacques Chirac | #TheCube

Emmanuel Macron tweeted that the former President and Prime Minister of France "resembled us and brought us together".

27/09/2019

France

Jacques Chirac: A man of memorable words

He marked French politics with his snappy comments. Former French President Jacques Chirac who died on Thursday at age 86 will be remembered for his famous punchlines.

26/09/2019

France

French #MeToo: Government advisor 'optimistic' despite Muller ruling

A Paris court ordered Sandra Muller to pay €15,000 in damages to a TV executive Eric Brion who she had accused of making sexually lewd remarks at a party.

26/09/2019

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Large fire breaks out at chemical factory in French city of Rouen

A large fire broke out in the early hours of Thursday at a French factory in the northern port city of Rouen, local authorities said.

26/09/2019

France

Jacques Chirac: Tributes pour in for former French president

'He carried a love for France all his life,' said Emmanuel Macron.

26/09/2019

World

Calais carries out drills to prepare for Brexit disruption

Calais is prepared for whatever logistical shocks Brexit throws at the port, say officials.

26/09/2019

France

Black smoke unleashed by fire at French chemicals factory 'not toxic'

A large fire at a French chemicals factory in the northern city of Rouen has been completely extinguished, local authorities said, adding that there were no reported deaths at this stage.

26/09/2019