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Macron's office denies reports of another snap election in France

French President Emmanuel Macron's popularity at home has improved dramatically in recent weeks.

France

Russia's Easter truce was a 'charm offensive' for Trump, France says

France's foreign minister said the ceasefire declared by Moscow was aimed at preventing US President Donald Trump from getting 'impatient and angry'.

Europe News

Rubio: US will drop Ukraine-Russia peace efforts if no progress made

After weeks of efforts by the Trump administration to broker a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine have failed to bring an end to the fighting, Rubio said the US administration wants to decide 'in a matter of days whether or not this is doable in the next few weeks.'

Culture news

French rape victim Gisèle Pelicot’s book to be adapted by HBO?

Pelicot won international acclaim last year for her courage during the trial of her former husband, Dominique Pelicot. Her upcoming memoir "A Hymn to Life" will be published next year and reports indicate that HBO will adapt the book.

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Chad

What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel?

France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in the Sahel.

France

US officials meet with European leaders in Paris for talks on Ukraine

European leaders are meeting Steve Witkoff, President Donald Trump's special envoy, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, as well as a delegation from Kyiv.

Cinema

French cinema finally examines slavery and its colonial chapters

For years, French cinema has ignored stories that dealt with France’s colonial history, but something is now changing.

Culture news

Netflix documentary revives domestic violence conversation in France

The three-part Netflix documentary looks back on the murder of actress Marie Trintignant by rockstar Bertrand Cantat. The series also sheds a new light on the death of Cantat’s wife Krisztina Rády.

Europe News

Several prisons in France attacked with guns fired and vehicles burned

Vehicles were set on fire in several prison car parks and a prison in the southern city of Toulon was fired at with an automatic weapon.

Israel

Netanyahu's son lashes out at Macron over Palestine recognition plans

Yair Netanyahu hit out at the French president on X as he responded to his remarks about a two-state solution.

Culture news

French President Emmanuel Macron to honour Notre-Dame restorers

About 100 craftspeople and public servants who helped restore the cathedral will be honoured with the Legion of Honour and the National Order of Merit.

Europe News

France’s united front against Mercosur deal starts to show cracks

Amid mounting pressure from the trade tensions sparked by the United States, some in France are beginning to see merit in the EU-Mercosur agreement, viewing it as a strategic response to growing economic uncertainty.

Europe News

Greece strengthens military with 16 anti-ship missiles from France

Greece plans to spend €25 billion over the next decade on advanced, AI-powered defence systems and technologies.

Algeria

Algeria orders 12 French officials to leave as tensions mount

Paris says the decision is linked to the recent arrests in France of three Algerians suspected of kidnapping an Algerian influencer last year.

Moments

How to embark on a dog-friendly rail adventure around Europe

Plenty of rail and cruise companies now accept pets, meaning you can take a trip without worrying about crates or cargo holds.

Europe News

Why is France's Saint Pierre and Miquelon making global headlines?

From Donald Trump handing the remote islands off Canada's coast the steepest tariffs in the world, to a French politician calling for foreign prisoners to be sent there, this French overseas territory has been topping international headlines.

Europe News

Macron announces potential recognition of Palestinian state

"We must move toward recognition, and so, in the coming months, we will move towards that," the French President said in an interview with French media.

Europe News

French anti-racism group files complaint over far-right flyers

Observers say the flyers could violate France’s hate speech laws, which ban public incitement to discrimination or violence.

Economy

French trade deficit increases in February as transport exports lag

France’s imports advanced in February, boosted by communication and publishing products. However, transport and refined petroleum product exports fell.

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Paris recycling plant engulfed in massive fire

Emergency crews were deployed in large numbers Monday evening after a fire broke out at a Paris recycling centre, sending smoke over the city and halting operations.