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Macron to host Abdullah II, Aoun to discuss support for Lebanese army

The Paris talks come as Lebanon is seeking international backing to strengthen its armed forces and prevent a security vacuum in the south of the country.

Culture news

Tributes paid to Catherine Ringer, singer of Les Rita Mitsouko

Catherine Ringer died at 68 from cancer on 14 September. Since then, artists, politicians and cultural figures have paid tribute to the voice and freedom of the music icon.

Europe in Motion

Burglary and break-ins: Here's where homes are most at risk in Europe

Burglary rates vary widely across the EU as Europe's security alarm market flourishes.

Travel News

21 of the world’s 50 Best Hotels for 2026 are in Europe

The top rated property on the continent is Lake Como’s Passalacqua, coming in fifth overall on The 50 Best Hotels 2026 list.

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Economy

Why Greece now borrows more cheaply than France

Greece now pays less than France to borrow despite carrying more debt. Here’s how Athens rebuilt market trust while Paris lost fiscal credibility.

Culture news

Catherine Ringer, iconic singer of French rockers Les Rita Mitsouko, dies aged 68

The iconic singer of the French duo Les Rita Mitsouko has died from a sudden, aggressive form of cancer.

Culture news

Thirty years on, what is left of the French Touch?

French Touch has never been so widely acclaimed. Now hailed as a "national pride", the movement still divides over what it is today and what it leaves to future generations.

Europe News

France seeks Usmanov delisting to free French nationals in Azerbaijan

Paris seeks to remove Usmanov from the sanctions list in an apparent quid-pro-quo move to secure the release of detained French nationals.

Europe News

Carcassonne: Police officer probed over video of man thrown to ground

The incident occurred on 21 June during the Fête de la musique music festival. It follows a separate scandal involving recordings of officers in the city making racist, misogynistic and conspiracy-related remarks.

Food and Drink

Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter

From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop. And some of the varieties may surprise you...

Europe News

Le Pen vows to prioritise French citizens in first campaign speech

Marine Le Pen gave her first major campaign speech in northern France on Sunday, pledging to prioritise French citizens, as well as to tackle the cost-of-living and housing crises.

Europe News

France, Germany struggle to get their act together on European defence

As the EU faces immense pressure to invest in defence and manage its own security, deep-rooted strategic divisions between France and Germany are surfacing, preventing an effective European approach.

Europe News

French blockade looms over EU plan to speed up trade deals in English

Eager to unlock new markets for EU businesses, the European Commission plans to accelerate trade deal ratification by circulating only English versions for approval by EU governments and the European Parliament – but sources told Euronews that Paris is set to oppose the move if it goes ahead.

Europe News

Le Pen kicks off presidential election campaign amid party tensions

It comes amid reported friction between Le Pen and Jordan Bardella, the president of the National Rally party.

Culture news

Céline Dion returns to the stage with emotional Paris comeback show

Dion went on to perform some of her most celebrated and iconic hits, including "My Heart Will Go On" and "Because You Loved Me," drawing praise from fans and critics alike.

Business

Capgemini sells US subsidiary criticised over ICE contract

Capgemini Government Solutions provided US immigration authorities with technology to identify and track foreign nationals.

Europe News

At least 44 people injured after train derails in northern France

The accident is currently being investigated by police and the train company. Meanwhile, tests for drugs and alcohol on the train driver came back negative.

Europe News

French father jailed for threatening to behead his son’s teacher

The altercation broke out after the teacher told the nine-year-old boy not to “act like a tough guy”. Sentenced to six months in prison, the father was immediately taken into custody.

Europe News

ECB chief Lagarde rejects Mélenchon's debt cancellation proposal

Article 123 of the EU treaty prohibits the ECB from cancelling government debt that it has purchased.

Space

French astronaut: Europe must 'maximise scientific return' from ISS

The French astronaut urged Europe and his home country to "maximise the scientific return" from the European Space Agency's next mission to the International Space Station, while stressing the importance of spaceflight for Europe’s strategic sovereignty in space.