Mass rape trial revives question of consent within French law
The trial of dozens of men accused of raping a woman while she was drugged into unconsciousness by her husband has provoked horror in France. Beyond o...
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'Shift to the right': How European nations are tightening migration policies
The success of far-right parties in elections in key European countries is prompting even centrist and left-wing governments to tighten p...
read moreLatest: Agreement 'on the horizon' for France's new government
France's long-running political deadlock might finally be reaching a conclusion with reports that the newly-appointed prime minister is h...
read moreFrance PM holds urgent talks to form government
France's new right-wing prime minister on Thursday afternoon held fresh talks with political parties in an urgent bid to form a governmen...
read moreEurostar says may scrap links to Amsterdam from 2025
Eurostar's chief has threatened to scrap the rail route to the Netherlands from 2025 because of doubts over when Amsterdam's internationa...
read moreHow to prove to French authorities that you are alive
If you live in France you'll be used to official requests for all sorts of documents, but one that may come as a surprise is being asked ...
read moreTwo killed by police in New Caledonia amid ongoing independence tensions
French police have shot and killed two men in New Caledonia during a security operation, as the territory remains gripped by unrest over a proposed co...
read moreFrench Word of the Day: Cadre
You might be familiar with this term in English, but the French version has several very different meanings (one of which can affect your...
read moreExplained: Restaurant bill etiquette in France
If you have plans for dinner out in France, here's a look at the etiquette over the bill - from where and how to pay to the culture aroun...
read moreCampaign launched against second homes in France
Faced with increasing difficulty in finding housing, locals in one area of France have launched a campaign to limit the number of second ...
read moreFlood-hit nations seek EU aid as Storm Boris devastates central Europe
The leaders of four countries hit by Storm Boris will meet Thursday in Poland with European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen to discuss aid f...
read moreMartinique imposes night curfew as rising living costs trigger unrest
Authorities in the French Caribbean territory of Martinique have imposed a nighttime curfew in parts of Fort-de-France – a port city that serves as...
read moreAI development cannot be left to market whim, UN experts warn
The development of artificial intelligence should not be guided by market forces alone, UN experts cautioned on Thursday, calling for the creation of ...
read morePODCAST: Can France accept major tax hikes and what's gone wrong with croissants?
This episode of Talking France gets to the bottom of the latest talking points in France, from the slow-moving political crisis to the be...
read moreMAPS: The parts of France set to be underwater as sea levels rise
The map of France is changing due to climate change - here are the parts of France that will be most impacted by rising tides. ...
read moreVast France building project sunk by sea level rise fears
An ambitious housing project in the northwestern French city of Caen has run aground over worries that rising waters driven by climate ch...
read moreTwo killed during police operation in New Caledonia
Security forces in New Caledonia killed two men during an overnight operation, the public prosecutor said on Thursday, taking the death t...
read moreFrance warns of escalation after more Hezbollah communications devices explode in Lebanon
France has expressed concern of an escalation in tensions in the Middle East after a second round communications devices used by the militant group He...
read moreMan accused of drugging wife so dozens of men could rape her testifies in French court
A man accused of drugging his then-wife and inviting dozens of men to rape her over nearly a decade is testifying in court on Tuesday in southern Fran...
read moreHair Dye Caused Woman to Go Temporarily Blind
In a new case report, doctors in France detail how the woman developed a rare form of retina damage tied to hair dyes made with aromatic amines....
read moreEx-wife in rape trial says she feels 'humiliated', accuses lawyers of implying complicity
The ex-wife of a French man on trial for allegedly orchestrating her rape by strangers while she was drugged has spoken out, saying she feels humiliat...
read moreGavi Alliance secures 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine for Africa amid outbreak
The Gavi vaccine alliance has reached an agreement with Danish pharmaceutical company Bavarian Nordic to obtain 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine for Afri...
read moreItaly seen overtaking France as world's largest wine producer
Italy is due to regain its spot as the world's largest wine producer in 2024 as France's vineyards are hit by unfavourable weather, accor...
read moreDanish bank to pay millions to end French laundering probe
Denmark’s largest bank has agreed to pay a multi-million sum to end legal pursuits in France linked to alleged money laundering in its ...
read moreRevealed: The '15-minute rule' on French trains
A recent update to SNCF Voyageurs' general terms and conditions of sale requires passengers to take their seats within 15 minutes of depa...
read morePrime Minister Barnier warns France faces severe budget crisis as government talks stall
France’s budgetary crisis is "very serious", Prime Minister Michel Barnier warned on Wednesday in his first public statement since taking office –...
read moreHow many of France's '10 most iconic women' can you name?
Ten monumental golden statues representing French women from the worlds of art, literature, sport and politics are shortly to go on displ...
read moreParis unveils sweeping transport price changes for 2025
From introducing a single ticket for the Metro and commuter RER trains, to new advantages with the Liberté + pass, here is how Paris reg...
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