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Techno Parade celebrates its 25th anniversary in Paris

In a deluge of decibels, tens of thousands of electro fans took part in the 25th Techno Parade in Paris.

24/09/2023

France

Pope urges Europe to welcome migrants and condemns Euthanasia

Over 60,000 people gathered in Marseille's velodrome stadium in France, to listen to the pontiff give mass.

23/09/2023

France

Thousands gather across France to denounce police brutality and racism

On Friday, the French Interior Minister, Gérald Darmanin, sent a letter of support to the police and gendarmes. He also sent a telegram to local officials, calling on them to "exercise particular vigilance regarding these gatherings."

23/09/2023

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WATCH: 29th edition of 'pyramid of shoes' protest underway in Paris

Despite the signing of an encouraging international agreement a year ago, the number of civilian victims of explosive weapons jumped by 83 per cent in 2022.

23/09/2023

France

King Charles ends state visit in Bordeaux with focus on the climate

King Charles III and Queen Camilla end their three-day state visit to France with a stop in Bordeaux.

22/09/2023

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Artist creates 'Human rights wall' in the heart of Paris

A 'human rights wall' featuring six international activists is inaugurated in Paris' 12th arrondissement

22/09/2023

World News

Injury may have ended French skipper Antoine Dupont's Rugby World Cup

Namibia's Johan Deysel was sent off for the high tackle on scrum-half Dupont which came when the host nation were winning 54-0.

22/09/2023

World News

Experts say better response needed to the ongoing migration crisis

Following a surge in people arriving on the Italian island of Lampedusa by boat, experts say a better response is needed to the ongoing migration crisis.

22/09/2023

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Watch: King Charles in France

The trip to France was postponed in March amid widespread demonstrations against President Macron’s pension changes.

21/09/2023

France

Reporter detained by police over French intelligence scandal released

Ariane Lavrilleux helped uncover grim details of an apparent intelligence breach involving France and Egypt.

21/09/2023

Culture news

Meet Marine: The belly dance teacher who became a viral sensation

A dedicated oriental dance teacher in Paris has recently become an overnight Instagram sensation. She now aims to use her platform to demystify misconceptions about the ancient art form.

21/09/2023

France

France rolls out the red carpet for King Charles III's state visit

Britain's King Charles III praised France's “wonderful welcome” at a grand dinner held in his honor Wednesday night at the sumptuous Hall of Mirrors of the Palace of Versailles, marking his state visit meant to underline the friendship between both nations.

21/09/2023

France

France to allow petrol to be sold at a loss in a bid to curb inflation

The Élysée wants to scrap the 1963 ban on selling fuel at a loss in order to curb rising inflation. Oil industry leaders have strongly condemned the move.

20/09/2023

France

King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrive in Paris for state visit

The visit shows “the deep historical ties that unite our two countries. It is also an opportunity to showcase France’s cultural, artistic and gastronomic excellence,” the French presidency said.

20/09/2023

Food and Drink

Versailles banquet for Charles: Cheeses fit for a king

Don't cheddar tear - cheese is on the menu for the French state dinner honouring King Charles and Queen Camilla.

20/09/2023

Culture news

French billionaire art collector back in court for tax fraud

Fifth-generation art collector Guy Wildenstein is back before a French court this week. Here’s how one of the world’s most powerful art dynasties got embroiled in a multigenerational tax fraud case.

20/09/2023

Climate

France wants to put a stop to super cheap flights

France's Transport Minister says he wants to open the debate on the environmental and social cost of flights.

20/09/2023

World News

Italy approves new migrant detention as talk turns to naval blockade

The Italian government approved new measures to crack down on migration Monday, after the southern island of Lampedusa was again overwhelmed by a wave of arrivals setting off from Tunisia and the migration issue returned to centre stage in Europe with talk of a naval blockade.

20/09/2023

Business

French Apple Stores call for strike on iPhone 15 launch day

Unions say they expect customers to feel a "trickle-down effect" of the strikes, as Apple prepares to launch its new iPhone 15.

20/09/2023

Culture news

The French court of auditors calls for reform of film subsidies

Too many films? One of the French Court of Auditors' recommendations is likely to be controversial...

20/09/2023