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Dior contractors suspected of exploiting Chinese workers – media

An Italian operating company of the French fashion brand reportedly spent just US $57 to produce a US $2,800 bag. A Milan court has placed...

French unions call for mass protests against so-called ‘far right’

A wave of demonstrations follows a defeat for Emmanuel Macron’s party in the EU Parliament election. Thousands of people have protested across France against the...

Le Pen ‘ready to exercise power’ after Macron party trounced

The former National Rally leader has promised to defend the interests of the French people. Right-wing French politician Marine Le Pen has said she is...

Macron dissolves French parliament after huge election defeat

The move comes after the president’s party was trounced in voting for the EU Parliament. French President Emmanuel Macron has dissolved the country’s National Assembly...

Iga Świątek dominates to win third consecutive French Open title

World No. 1 Iga Świątek has won her third straight French Open title with a commanding 6-2, 6-1 victory over Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, solidifying...

French land military-grade vehicles with machine guns in New Caledonia

New Caledonia's police force has received state-of-the-art armoured trucks equipped with machine guns from France, aiming to quell further violent protests and restore order. Despite...

50,000 cubic metres of wastewater pours into main Paris river

The city’s pumping system suffered a malfunction two months before the start of the Summer Olympics. Around 50,000 cubic meters of sewage water has been...

Man detained for allegedly planning to attack Olympic torch relay

French authorities have detained a man, identified as Alex G, suspected of planning an attack on the Olympic torch relay in Bordeaux, announced Interior...

Macron addresses unrest in New Caledonia, pledges to restore order

French President Emmanuel Macron has labelled the recent violent protests in New Caledonia as an unexpected "unprecedented insurrection movement." While visiting police headquarters in Nouméa,...

France claims successful crackdown in New Caledonia

The riots in New Caledonia have reportedly stopped after the arrival of heavily armed troops. Additional security forces sent from France have stopped the week-long...

France blames Azerbaijan for fueling New Caledonia unrest, bans Tiktok

New Caledonia is experiencing widespread civil unrest following protests against proposed constitutional amendments. Five people are now believed to have died, including two French gendarmes. In...

Death toll rises in New Caledonia as civil unrest intensifies

The death toll in New Caledonia has risen to three as violence continues to escalate. Charles Wea, a spokesperson for international relations in the president's...

Ambush in Normandy leaves two prison officers dead, massive manhunt underway

Two French prison officers were killed and two critically injured while transporting prisoner Mohamed Amra, known as "The Fly", near Rouen in Normandy. The attack...

This is the question that could ultimately destroy EU-US unity

Western Europeans broadly see China as an opportunity, but Washington sees it as a threat. This has major geopolitical consequences. Chinese President Xi Jinping is...

Watch: Police break up pro-Palestine protest at French university

Activists occupied Sorbonne lecture halls and blocked the entrance to the prestigious institution. Riot police used tear gas to forcibly break up a pro-Palestine student...

Gerard Depardieu detained on sexual assault claims

Two more women have alleged that the French movie star groped them on film sets. Iconic French actor Gerard Depardieu has been arrested in Paris...

‘Our Europe’ could die – Macron

The EU must prove that it is not a vassal of the United States, the French president has said in a keynote speech. French President...

Macron wants von der Leyen replaced – Bloomberg

French president is reportedly considering former European Central Bank boss Mario Draghi as an alternative head of the Commission. French President Emmanuel Macron is seeking...

Macron wants Olympic truce in Ukraine and Gaza

Russia has maintained it is ready for talks about a ceasefire but will be guided by its “national interests and the situation on the...

French mayor arrested after 70kg of cannabis found at her home – media

The politician was detained in Avallon following an anti-narcotics raid on Sunday. French police have arrested the mayor of the town of Avallon after 70kg...

Macron increasingly worried about security amid assassination fears – media

The French leader is said to be “totally freaked out by the Russians” amid his own efforts to antagonize Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron is...

France raises terrorism threat level

The alert was increased after gunmen killed nearly 140 people in Russia. A police officer in Paris on February 3, 2017. © Julien Mattia /...

Robyn Malcolm awarded Best Actress Award in France for Kiwi series

New Zealand actress Robyn Malcolm has been honoured with the best actress award at the Séries Mania Film Festival held in Lille, France. Malcolm received...

French army ‘ready for war’ – top general

Paris is prepared to fight the “toughest” battles to protect its interests, the chief of staff has declared. France is ready to face whatever developments...

Farmers target French senator with animal corpses

The country has been gripped by protests against the government’s agricultural policies. Protesting farmers have vandalized the home of French Senator Francois Patriat, dumping manure,...

Macron leads the way to Western civilization’s suicide

France has just made abortion, already legal, a constitutional right – a sign of the country’s morbid drive to self-destruction. The Olympics will not be...

Candace Owens ‘bets her career’ Emmanuel Macron’s wife is a man

The popular conservative commentator told her millions of followers across social media that there was strong evidence to suggest the French president's wife is...

6 Nations: Wales 24 – 45 France

France have beaten Wales 24-45 in their 6 Nations clash today at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. https://youtu.be/hjyyX7L6JSw?si=-PBgXAWrGN1P6oY9

Macron wants to expand euthanasia laws

President Emmanuel Macron said terminally ill patients will be allowed to request “help to die”. French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to expand the existing...

Macron denies his wife is a man

French President Emmanuel Macron has publicly addressed and dismissed rumours claiming his wife Brigitte Macron was born a man. According to a report in the...

Moldova signs defence pact with France

President Maia Sandu said the deal will help thwart what she says are increasing attempts by Moscow to destabilise the region. Moldovan President Maia Sandu...

Slap in the face: Macron’s Ukraine troop proposal rejected by nearly 70% of the public – poll

The French leader has said he would not rule out a NATO military deployment to assist Ukrainian forces. More than two-thirds of the French public...

6 Nations: France 13 – 13 Italy

France and Italy have drawn 13-all in their Six Nations clash this morning at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille. https://youtu.be/Po5lTfvB1QQ?si=Nlh-PVCEisAT2EnQ

French Farmers storm Paris show in anti-Macron protest

The protesters have been rallying against rising costs, taxes, and strict EU regulations. French farmers stormed into a major Paris farm fair on Saturday ahead...

Macron scraps Ukraine visit due to ‘security issues’ – media

The French president earlier promised finalize a security deal with Kiev. French President Emmanuel Macron has postponed his planned visit to Ukraine due to security...

6 Nations: Scotland 16 – 20 France

France have beaten Scotland 16-20 in their 6 Nations Championship match today at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. https://youtu.be/Rcst-jIOQDo?si=ndS5zSrjFEb0fyyT

Protesting French farmers lift blockade after Government announces new measures

European farmers have found themselves in an extremely unfriendly environment with canceled diesel fuel subsidies, an influx of cheap grain from Ukraine, and new...

Three wounded in Paris knife attack

Police have ruled out terrorism as a motive in the stabbing spree allegedly committed by a homeless man from Mali. Three people were injured in...

6 Nations: France 17 – 38 Ireland

Ireland have beaten France 17-38 in their 6 Nations clash this morning at the Stade Velodraome in Marseilles. https://youtu.be/fF50fhiSxMU?si=YTQ3AjY3MnTsnIgr

RWC 2023 France ‘most watched rugby event in history’

The Rugby World Cup 2023, held in France, set a new record as the most-watched rugby event in history. It garnered 1.33 billion viewing hours...

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