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UK police condemned over arrest of French publisher

Ernest Moret’s colleagues have claimed that officers cited his participation in anti-government protests in his homeland. London’s Metropolitan Police force has come under fire for...

Watch: French protesters storm stock exchange

The demonstrators want President Macron to drop his pension reforms and force corporations to fund the social security system. Hundreds of protesters entered the Euronext...

French minister’s Playboy issue sells out

Marlene Schiappa’s non-nude appearance in the magazine had spurred criticism from the country’s political ecosystem. The latest issue of the French edition of Playboy, which...

Watch: French state TV pulls report after Ukrainian pressure

Kiev has labeled a video of Russian troops in training by France 24 “a disgrace to journalism”. French state-owned news channel France 24 has removed...

Macron has angered US lawmakers, but what lurks behind his China epiphany?

The French president has made bold statements about Western Europe asserting its independence from Washington’s belligerent foreign policy. En route back from his recent China...

Controversial French pension reform approved despite national unrest

The Constitutional Council has ruled in favour of the unpopular measure, which has inspired weeks of protests. France’s Constitutional Council approved President Emmanuel Macron’s plan...

Macron refuses to back US line on China

The French president distanced himself from Washington’s confrontational policy on Taiwan. Western Europe must pursue “strategic autonomy” and avoid getting dragged into confrontations on behalf...

Protesters set Macron’s favourite Paris restaurant on fire

It’s not the first time that the French president’s opponents tried to torch La Rotonde. Demonstrators protesting against Emmanuel Macron’s pension reform have set fire...

Xi divides and conquers during Macron’s China visit

The French president was accompanied by Ursula von der Leyen, who failed in her bid to impose "European unity". French President Emmanuel Macron has wrapped...

Ex-French President makes shock admission in call with Russian pranksters

The former French president confirmed that France and the EU are “participants” in the Ukraine conflict. Francois Hollande has confirmed that the European Union and...

Le Pen tops French presidential poll

With Emmanuel Macron pushing deeply unpopular reforms, the perennial right-winger pulled ahead. National Rally leader Marine Le Pen would comfortably defeat President Emmanuel Macron if...

French woman arrested for insulting president – media

The Yellow Vest protester has denied deliberately calling Emmanuel Macron ‘trash’ on social media. A French woman is reportedly facing jail time for allegedly referring...

Critical French oil refinery grinds to a halt

Operations at Gonfreville have been disrupted by protests over pension reforms, according to Reuters. French energy giant Total has halted production at one of the...

Watch: Paris protest turns violent

Black-clad demonstrators hurled rocks at police, who responded by baton-charging the crowds. A pension reform protest in Paris degenerated into violence on Tuesday, as groups...

France protests said to be ‘out of control’

Police clashed with over a million demonstrators opposed to President Macron’s pension reform. French authorities struggled on Thursday to suppress the protests against President Emmanuel...

Watch: French protests rage after vote on pension reform

Violent unrest has continued across the country after lawmakers failed to depose the government over the debated bill. The French government has survived two parliamentary...

France bans protests outside parliament

The Macron government’s unilateral and controversial decision to raise the retirement age led to massive demonstrations. French police have banned all gatherings in two protest...

Watch: Anti-NATO protests hit France

Rallies against the US-led bloc and the supply of weapons to Ukraine have been held across the country. Multiple mass protests against France’s NATO membership...

De Gaulle’s grandson urges France to restore independence, break with Washington on Ukraine quagmire

French President Emmanuel Macron is considering sending tanks to Ukraine, and has not “ruled out” fighter jets as well. At the same time, he has...

France agrees to withdraw from former colony

French troops will leave Burkina Faso at the insistence of Ouagadougou. The French government announced on Wednesday that its troops will leave Burkina Faso within...

France disrupted by strikes over pension reform

Teachers, railway workers and public sector employees abandoned their posts to protest a planned increase in the retirement age. Train services, schools, flights and scores...

Far-right group on trial over Macron assassination plot

The defendants allegedly conspired to commit a series of terrorist attacks, including targeting the French president. Thirteen people said to be affiliated with the extreme...

Ex-French soldier requests asylum in Russia – media

Adrien Bocquet previously claimed to have witnessed Ukrainian war crimes and to have survived an assassination attempt by Kiev in Istanbul. Former French military serviceman...

Macron’s wife wanted ‘phallus and golden balls’ for Notre Dame – ex-minister

French politician Roselyne Bachelot claims the president was also looking for “a contemporary architectural gesture”. French First Lady Brigitte Macron suggested redesigning the iconic spire...

French football chiefs announce decision on head coach Deschamps

The manager will remain in place despite the World Cup final defeat in Qatar. Didier Deschamps has extended his contract as head coach of the...

Hollande backs up Merkel revelation on Donbass peace

Ex-French leader agreed with former German counterpart's description of the real purpose behind Minsk agreements. The 2014 Minsk Agreement was indeed a ploy to buy...

Mbappe responds to Argentinian World Cup mockery

The French striker commented after being taunted by goalkeeper Emi Martinez. French striker Kylian Mbappe has insisted he is unconcerned by Argentina’s World Cup celebrations...

France has marketed its World Cup defeat as an anti-racist victory

The French football team may not have scored enough, but French politicians certainly have. I have never been a football fan, but I tremendously enjoyed...

Three dead, more injured in Paris shooting

Police have detained a 69-year-old suspect reported to have a record of crimes against foreigners. A gunman has gone on a shooting spree in the...

France complains about ‘abnormal’ Argentinian celebrations

Football boss Noel Le Graet thinks Argentina went too far when celebrating their World Cup final win. The head of the French Football Federation (FFF)...

Watch: Police brutally disperse crowds in Paris as Argentina wins World Cup

The iconic Champs Elysees avenue in central Paris has been cleared by the riot police in less than an hour amid clashes with fans. Paris...

Major anti-NATO rally hits Paris streets

Protesters called for a review of France’s policies towards the US-led bloc and Moscow, and denounced anti-Russia sanctions. Crowds of protesters took to the streets...

Argentina wins 2022 FIFA World Cup

Lionel Messi’s dream of World Cup glory became a reality in Qatar. Lionel Messi captained Argentina to World Cup glory on a night of high...

France vs Argentina: What you need to know about the World Cup final

The defending champions face a team led by an all-time great of the game. The curtain comes down on the 2022 FIFA World Cup this...

Watch: Boy killed in World Cup violence

The youngster died amid unrest in the wake of the match between France and Morocco. A boy has died in the southern French city of...

France break Moroccan hearts to set up decider with Argentina

The defending champions are one win away from more World Cup glory. France booked a place in the World Cup final against Argentina in Qatar...

World Cup semifinals: What you need to know

Four teams remain in the fight for football’s biggest prize. After three weeks of compelling action, the 2022 FIFA World Cup is rapidly heading towards...

Kane penalty miss proves costly as England fall to France

The defending champions edged a tense quarterfinal in Qatar on Saturday. Harry Kane missed a late penalty for England as defending champions France earned a...

England knocked out by France

England have lost 2-1 to France in the FIFA World Cup 2022 quarter final. Captain Harry Kane missed a late penalty goal in the 84th...

Parent groups revolt over French power outage plan

Schools should not suffer from efforts to sustain the grid over the winter, they say. Closing schools to combat the energy crisis in France is...

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