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Diplomatic crisis grows as France investigates Algerian influencers

A series of arrests has raised tensions between the two countries, whose diplomatic relationship started to sour last year.

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Mayotte hit by tropical storm weeks after devastating cyclone

Mayotte issued a red alert and people were ordered to stay in their homes and store food and water as Tropical Storm Dikeledi brought heavy rains and strong winds to France’s poorest department.

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Dozens injured in Strasbourg tram collision

The exact cause of the collision was unclear but local media reported that one of the trams was reversing at the time.

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Mayotte on red alert as islands brace for Cyclone Dikeledi

Mayotte has not yet recovered from the impact of Cyclone Chido, which ripped through the archipelago a month ago, causing extensive damage to France's poorest department.

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Dismay over Pakistan Airlines 'tone deaf' ad for flights to France

The image, posted by the airline on social media, appears to show a plane flying into the Eiffel Tower, with some on social media comparing the campaign to the 9/11 terror attacks in New York.

Economy

UK inflation highest among G7 countries as energy costs raise prices

The UK has continued to have one of the highest inflation rates in the G7, mainly driven by rising energy prices and ongoing supply chain issues.

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France's Sarkozy tells trial he received no campaign funds from Libya

Sarkozy is accused by prosecutors of having struck a deal with Libya's late dictator Muammar Gaddafi to receive millions of euros in illegal funding.

Cinema

Who were Europe's biggest cinemagoers in 2024?

Dutch cinemas sold fewer tickets last year than the year before, while the French film industry moves from strength to strength.

Art

From Tracey Emin to Ancient Egypt: The art openings to catch in 2025

With groundbreaking biennials, major exhibitions and highly anticipated museum debuts, 2025 promises an exciting year of art openings across Europe and beyond.

Economy

French budget talks: Pension reform must remain, says business boss

The warning comes as France's government meets party representatives, hopeful of winning support for a new budget bill.

Culture news

Award-winning Guinean actor granted visa to remain in France

Star of Cannes winning film 'Souleymane’s Story', Abou Sangaré has been granted a one year visa to work in France.

Europe News

French police arrest founder of website used by Gisèle Pelicot's ex

Isaac Steidl has been detained by French police for creating a website used by criminals, including Dominique Pelicot, to carry out rape and murder.

Health news

France's youth mental health crisis is growing, study shows

Girls and young women have been particularly affected, the analysis found.

Sport

Didier Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup

Deschamps led Les Bleus to championship glory in 2018.

France

French far-right National Front founder Jean-Marie Le Pen dies aged 96

Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of the French far-right National Front party, now known as National Rally (RN), has died at 96.

Green News

‘Keep at it’: At 74, anti-whaler Paul Watson continues to fight

Watson has been fighting for the rights of whales and the wider environment for more than 50 years - and is showing no signs of slowing down.

Nature

‘Assassins’: Why Brigitte Bardot is campaigning for a wild boar

Wild boars are known for their love of plowing up meadows and pastures. For some people, they are not more than a tasty roast. In France, however, one has conquered hearts.

Travel News

Travel chaos in France as storm brings high winds and floods

Passengers in Île-de-France are warned to be vigilant and avoid travel as Storm Floriane brings violent winds.

France

Six on trial in France for second attack 10 years after Charlie Hebdo

Six men face trial for a 2020 knife attack outside Charlie Hebdo's former offices, five years after the deadly 2015 attacks.

Economy

French finance minister Lombard outlines deficit target for new year

The target allows for more flexibility than the goal set by the previous government, said Éric Lombard.