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France to retaliate after Algeria refuses to take back its nationals

The French interior minister has promised a "graduated response" after Algeria refused to cooperate on a list of around 60 Algerians whom France intends to expel.

United Arab Emirates

Telegram's CEO Durov returns to Dubai amid French criminal probe

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of the messaging app Telegram, has been temporarily allowed to leave France despite being under investigation.

Culture news

French MEP says US should give back Statue of Liberty

It’s generally considered poor form to ask for a gift back, but that hasn’t stopped French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann, who believes the Statue of Liberty should head back to France. Here’s why.

Europe News

Canada's PM Carney visits Paris and London to rally European allies

After first visiting France, Carney will head to the UK where he will speak to Prime Minister Keir Starmer and King Charles III, who is Canada’s head of state.

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France's champagne industry in the crosshairs of the US-EU trade war

President Trump’s 200% tit-for-tat tariff threat on EU alcohol is causing panic in France's already weakened champagne industry.

Nutrition

Does being a vegetarian reduce your risk of health problems?

Experts for a French agency spent five years on a literature review and dietary intake recommendations for vegetarians. Here’s what they have to say.

Europe News

Reportage: Onboard a French minehunting ship in the Mediterranean

Euronews joined the French minehunting ship Le Capricorne for a day during the Ariadne 2025 exercise in Greece.

Travel News

Take a look inside France’s newly designed TGV trains

The TGV INOUI, run by national operator SNCF, will launch at the start of 2026.

Culture news

Why are French publishers and authors suing Meta?

Three French trade groups are launching legal action against Meta over the company's widespread use of copyrighted works to train its generative AI model - all without authorization.

France

Macron welcomes Uzbek counterpart to boost French-Uzbek relations

The two leaders are exploring the strengthening of relations, with an emphasis on trade and economy.

Europe News

French Europe minister touts nuclear shield share - Radio Schuman

Radio Schuman features an interview with France's Europe Minister Benjamin Haddad, who discussed the country's nuclear deterrent and how it could be used for the benefit of the EU more broadly.

France

New French law aims to revive village bistros in rural life boost

A new bill that would change an old licencing law has faced opposition from the left over concerns about alcohol consumption.

Europe News

French President Macron meets Moldovan counterpart Sandu for talks

Sandu warmly thanked the French President, adding Moldova was open for business, which will not just profit France but all EU member states.

France

French teacher on trial over treatment of pupil who took her own life

The teacher, who maintains her innocence, is reported to have regularly humiliated Evaëlle, 11, in front of her peers.

Europe News

Can France's nuclear deterrent defend the EU?

Faced with US disengagement from Europe, French President Emmanuel Macron wants to open the debate on extending France's nuclear umbrella to its EU partners.

Business

Virgin Group seeks to raise funding for cross-Channel Eurostar rival

Virgin Group wants to launch the new service by the end of the decade, initially running trains from London to Paris and Brussels.

Food and Drink

Could the new tax on French boulangeries threaten your daily baguette?

A new tax on wrapping papers and cardboard boxes for baguettes and pastries has caused anger among French bakers.

Europe News

France begins withdrawing its troops from Senegal

France hands control of two military bases to Senegal as it begins its withdrawal process from the West African country.

Europe News

WWII bomb defusal operation causes hours of travel delays in Paris

Hours of travel delays and chaos ensues after an unexploded WWII bomb was discovered in France’s busiest train station in the capital, Paris.

Economy

Eurozone economy grows marginally, boosted by household spending

The eurozone economy saw a slight rise in the last quarter of 2024, although major economies such as France and Germany continued to lag.