World

Martinez takes France's CGT union into battle against the government

Another day of intense strike action has hit France, the ninth in the current series of confrontations with the government over new labour…

30/05/2016

Culture news

French artist JR makes the Louvre disappear

French artist JR has made the Louvre’s iconic glass pyramid disappear by covering the Parisian landmark with a gigantic paper photograph of the…

30/05/2016

Economy

French economic growth improves

France's economy performed better than expected in the first three months of this year up by 0.6 percent from the previous quarter.

30/05/2016

Cinema

Twenty-five years of MEDIA programme

It has supported the development of thousands of films and their international distribution.

30/05/2016

World News

20 rescued from inflatable boat in the Channel

The alarm was raised late on Saturday, a search-and-rescue helicopter and lifeboats were dispatched from English and French ports.

29/05/2016

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

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

France

France labour reform standoff fuels petrol shortages

Strikes over labour reforms have left fuel in short supply in France.

27/05/2016

My Europe Series

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

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

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

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

France

France marks the centenary of the Battle of Verdun

At zero seven fifteen on the morning of February 21 1916.

26/05/2016

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

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

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

France

Strikes in France - the history of disputes and failed reform

In spring in 1968 La Belle France went on strike.

26/05/2016

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

France

Groundbreaking study sheds light on Neanderthal life

From the outside, it looks like countless other rural sites in Europe.

26/05/2016

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