France Author defends his novel about a Muslim-run France after critics condemn it as a gift for the far right The release of a book by author Michel Houellebecq exploring a Muslim-run France causes controversy as critics call it an 'Islamophobic scare story' 07/01/2015
France Thank you for this biopic: Film rights bought to Trierweiler's revenge memoir Valerie Trierweiler, the former partner of the French president will see her kiss-and-tell book transferred to the big screen. The film rights to 05/01/2015
France France: mayor's refusal to give Roma baby burial plot sparks outrage The decision by the mayor of Champlan, south of Paris to deny a Roma baby a burial plot has sparked outrage amongst Roma groups and local residents 05/01/2015
France Mass brawl between 200 migrants in Calais Seven people were injured in Calais as tensions erupted into clashes between some 200 migrants seeking to cross the Channel to Britain. 04/01/2015
France Thousands turn out for Paris New Year Parade Tens of thousands of people gathered on the Champs Elysees in Paris to watch the city’s New Year’s Day parade. It’s only the second year the show’s 02/01/2015
Afghanistan Last group of French soldiers leaves Afghanistan The final group of French troops in Afghanistan have marked the end of their mission with a transition ceremony after NATO combat operations ended 31/12/2014
Sport Formula 1 driver Bianchi 'unconscious but breathing unaided' Marussia driver Jules Bianchi remains unconscious but is breathing unaided and has reportedly begun a programme of rehabilitation therapy in France 30/12/2014
France Traffic chaos continues in French Alps, snow chains made compulsory Traffic remained heavy in the French Alps on Sunday after a night which saw 15,000 people stranded by snow and forced to seek emergency shelter. Many 28/12/2014
France Snow and ice in France disrupts travel Heavy snow has fallen in parts of northern and eastern France on Saturday. The French met office has issued an orange alert for snow and ice in 27/12/2014
France New Easyjet strike called in France over New Year Several French Easyjet flights failed to take off over Christmas - and now there's a threat of further strike action over New Year. 26/12/2014
France France: Angouleme council takes down anti-homeless cages around benches after outcry The local council in the French city of Angouleme has backtracked on a decision to cage public benches to stop homeless people using them. The fences 26/12/2014
France France tells people to enjoy Christmas, but stay vigilant Have a relaxing Christmas, but keep personal safety in mind when out in public, say French authorities. 24/12/2014
France First photos of Monaco royal twins Monaco’s Royal Palace has released the first photos of the royal twins. The pair were born on December 10 to Prince Albert II of Monaco and his wife 24/12/2014
France Santa Claus goes underwater Santa Claus took a break from wrapping presents today to drop by the Paris city aquarium and feed the fishes. Swimming underwater in a full Santa 23/12/2014
France Valls downplays extremist link in France attacks One of the victims of Monday evening’s attack in the western city of Nantes has died in hospital. At least nine others were injured when a van 23/12/2014
France Third 'lone wolf' injures ten in Western France A meeting of ministers will discuss a series of "lone wolf" attacks in France over the past three days. The latest, in the western city of Nantes, left 10 people injured. 23/12/2014
France Eleven injured after man drives car into pedestrians in Dijon Eleven people have been injured in the eastern French city of Dijon after a man drove his car into groups of pedestrians. Two of the injured were in 22/12/2014
France Eleven injured in French car attack In Dijon France, a man used his car as a weapon to injure eleven pedestrians on Sunday while shouting "Allah Akbar". 21/12/2014