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Renowned French film critic and historian Michel Ciment dies aged 85

Leading French film critic, writer and radio producer Michel Ciment has died aged 85. He was a regular columnist on the acclaimed cultural programme "Le Masque et la Plume".

14/11/2023

Europe News

Cyprus, France want a maritime corridor for Gaza aid. It will be hard

The European Union is looking at ways it can establish a maritime corridor to accelerate the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza despite port infrastructure in the Palestinian enclave being destroyed.

14/11/2023

Economy

Living on €18 a day: Women most affected as France poverty deepens

Poverty is worsening in France with women highlighted as the main victims, according to a report published on Tuesday.

14/11/2023

Earth News

Protests break out over water shortages in EU’s poorest territory

Taps flow just one day out of three in this French territory.

13/11/2023

Food and Drink

French police recover €600,000 of stolen champagne in dramatic chase

The thieves stole two champagne-filled lorries from a Reims-based company, triggering a high-speed pursuit on the A4 motorway towards Paris.

13/11/2023

France

Thousands of Ukrainian soldiers undergo French military training

Ukraine’s allies are continuing apace with combat-training programs that have prepared many tens of thousands of Ukrainians for battle on the front lines against Russia.

13/11/2023

France

More than 200 migrants rescued trying to cross English Channel

The Pas-de-Calais region where many small boats depart from, has been experiencing severe weather for the past ten days, causing very high flood levels.

13/11/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Forces train in France, Germany doubles military aid

The latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

13/11/2023

France

Macron to meet France's religious leaders after national unity call

The meeting comes after more than 100,000 people took to the streets of Paris on Sunday to protest against rising antisemitism.

13/11/2023

Ecotech

These tree-like turbines make home wind power possible

This nature-inspired ‘wind tree’ can produce renewable energy in urban environments.

12/11/2023

World News

Ongoing wars drown out messages of peace on Armistice Day

The day is the 105th anniversary of the first Armistice Day which is commemorated every 11 November to mourn soldiers killed in the First World War and all subsequent conflicts.

11/11/2023

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WATCH: Northern France on red alert for flooding after days of rain

Coming on the heels of Storm Ciaran which battered Western Europe last week, the floods "impacted" around 60 municipalities, causing "significant" damage, said the prefecture, adding that dozens of schools have been closed.

11/11/2023

World News

Northern France remains on high alert after heavy rains and flooding

After the hottest recorded October in history, Atlantic storms have affected many parts of Europe.

11/11/2023

Culture news

French 'happy teacher' among 10 finalists for Global Teacher Prize

Nicolas Gaube is a French secondary school Earth Sciences teacher who draws on cognitive science to help his pupils. His methods have earned him a place among the ten finalists for the Global Teacher Prize 2023.

10/11/2023

Food and Drink

French football and cooking together at last...

Traditionally, football fans tend to gravitate towards jerseys, video games, and scarves to honour their favourite clubs. Now, they’re getting a cookbook...

10/11/2023

France

France pledges €100 million humanitarian aid to help Palestinians

Macron also praised aid initiatives from Jordan, the UAE and Cyprus in his call for more assistance for Gaza.

09/11/2023

France

Is France really going to host a Winter Olympics on the Mediterranean?

The French National Olympic and Sports Committee has caused bemusement with their decision to put forward the famously sunny city of Nice as a potential host of the 2030 Winter Games.

08/11/2023

Culture news

Former film director wins France's top literary prize

Jean-Baptiste Andrea joins an illustrious list of Goncourt Prize winners including Michel Houellebecq, Marcel Proust, and Simone de Beauvoir

08/11/2023

Health news

What to know about the bleeding virus detected in French ticks

Authorities said that Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was detected for the first time in southern France this month. Here's what we know.

08/11/2023

Business

Sanofi targeted in French price manipulation probe

French prosecutors say they have launched an investigation into Sanofi over allegations the pharmaceutical giant spread false information and manipulated the price of its Dupixent drug.

07/11/2023