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Chad ends defence cooperation agreement with France

Chad’s government said on Thursday it has ended its defence cooperation pact with France, a move that could see French troops leave the Central African country.
In a statement, Chad’s foreign ministry said the country, a key Western ally in the fight against Islamic militants in the region,…[Read more]

Xi Jinping said China is ready to boost China-France ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Tuesday that China is committed to continuing the steady and positive progress of its relationship with France, News.azreports citing Xinhua.

China is willing to work with France to make greater contribution to the sound development of China-Europe…[Read more]

French farmers escalate protests against EU trade deal with South America’s Mercosur

French farmers launched new protests Tuesday against a proposed deal between the EU and the four South American countries of the Mercosur trade bloc. The French government is strongly opposed to the deal but protesters want French President Emmanuel Macron to do…[Read more]

Charles Dumont, composer of Édith Piaf’s Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien, dies at 95

Singer-songwriter also composed melodies for stars including Dalida, Jacques Brel and Barbra Streisand

Charles Dumont composed melodies for French and international stars ranging from Dalida to Jacques Brel, Juliette Gréco and Barbra Streisand. But the sin…[Read more]

Gisèle Pelicot slams ‘macho’ society that ‘trivialises rape’ in closing statement

In her closing statement of the mass rape trial that has sent shockwaves across the country, survivor Gisèle Pelicot said it was time for “macho” society that “trivialises rape” to change. “I’ve lost 10 years of my life that I’ll never make up for,” she added…[Read more]

France’s Macron will make a three-day state visit to Morocco, palace says

French President Emmanuel Macron will embark on a three-day state visit to Morocco from October 28, the Moroccan royal palace announced Monday, marking a step towards easing three years of strained relations between the two nations.

French President Emmanuel Macron will…[Read more]

France warns US buyer of Sanofi division of penalties for shifting production abroad

Private equity firm CD&R revealed to be in exclusive talks to buy 50% stake in consumer healthcare arm Opella

The French government has warned a US private equity firm buying the consumer healthcare arm of the drugmaker Sanofi that it faces penalties of more…[Read more]

France’s Wendel to acquire Monroe Capital for $1.13 billion

French investment company Wendel (MWDP.PA), opens new tab will acquire U.S. asset investment firm Monroe Capital (MRCC.O), opens new tab, it said on Tuesday, with an initial investment of $1.13 billion for 75% of the company’s shares.
With the acquisition, Wendel said it expects to…[Read more]

France aims to allow online casinos next year

France aims to bring its rules governing online gambling into line with most other EU countries, Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has announced, despite compliants from traditional bricks-and-mortar casinos. France and Cyprus remain the only EU member states where online casinos are still…[Read more]

Zelensky presents Ukraine ‘victory plan’ to Macron in Paris

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Paris on Thursday to present his plan for defeating the Russian invasion of Ukraine to the French president who pledged the meeting would reaffirm France’s “unwavering support” for Ukraine.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on…[Read more]

When Europe’s railroad dining cars were the height of luxury

On October 4, 1883, the legendary Orient Express departed Gare de l’Est in Paris for the very first time, slowly winding through Europe on its way to Constantinople, as Istanbul was then known. During a seven-day round trip, the service’s 40 passengers — including several promine…[Read more]

Marine Le Pen’s niece starts own party: What it means for French far-right

Marion Marechal, 34, has launched Identite-Libertes, through which she hopes to strengthen France’s ‘national camp’.

The niece of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has founded her own political party aimed at becoming a new force in the country’s growing right-win…[Read more]

French treasure hunt for buried owl statue ends after 31 years

A mass treasure hunt appears to have come to an end, after an announcement in France that a buried statuette of a golden owl has finally been unearthed – after 31 years.

A 31-year-long treasure hunt that drew in thousands of enthusiasts across France appeared to have come to an end T…[Read more]

Judge rules public can view video evidence in French mass rape trial

Warning: This story contains distressing details from the start.

A French judge has reversed a ruling in the trial of a man who is accused of drugging his wife to sleep and recruiting dozens of men to abuse her for over a decade.

Lawyers for Gisèle Pelicot, 72, had earlier…[Read more]

PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

New French PM promises ‘targeted tax hikes’ and spending cuts in order to cut budget deficit, national debt.

France’s new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has outlined the policy programme of his new government, seeking to shore up its fragile position just three weeks after taking of…[Read more]

France’s left rages at Emmanuel Macron for shutting it out of power despite election victory

A furious French left called for mass protests across more than 130 towns and cities Saturday after French President Emmanuel Macron named a right-wing prime minister, despite the left’s surprising victory in July’s tumultuous elections.

The New Popular…[Read more]

80 years on, French lake still polluted by World War II bombs

A French environmental group has found artillery shells dating back to World Wars I and II and even the Franco-Prussian war of 1870 in a lake in eastern France. Water samples from Gerardmer in the Vosges mountains show high levels of TNT explosive as well as metals like iron, titanium…[Read more]

Murder of Paris student fuels anger at failed deportation

The murder of a 19 year-old female student in an exclusive neighbourhood of Paris is fuelling new calls from the French right for tougher action on immigration.

The body of the young woman, named only as Philippine, was found on Saturday, half-buried in the Bois de Boulogne park on the…[Read more]

Charity cyclists find battlefield route quite tough

Cyclists travelling through France are facing an emotional test of endurance, as they pay their respects to thousands of men killed in World War One.

Team Blind Dave, led by West Bromwich fundraiser Dave Heeley, have completed four days of their seven-day challenge to cycle 1,000km (600 miles)…[Read more]

French champagne makers aim to protect grape harvesters from abuse

Champagne vineyards are taking steps to better protect seasonal workers from abuse, hoping to restore the iconic bubbly’s damaged reputation after reports emerged last year of migrant workers living in appalling conditions and other labour violations.

French champagne producers…[Read more]