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Le Pen's breakout moment? French government split by far-right backing of immigration bill Are we at a turning point in French politics? Emmanuel Macron's ruling party is in crisis after the far right threw its weight behind an immigration bill stiffened after a parliamentary compromise. The...

Macron says Depardieu victim of a 'manhunt' following fresh allegations French President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday French film icon Gerard Depardieu, accused of rape, had become the target of a "manhunt" as the actor faces fresh scrutiny over sexist comments.

Train travel resumes between France and UK after surprise strike ends A wildcat strike Thursday by staff at Eurotunnel, which links Britain and the European continent and paralyzed dozens of Eurostar trains, ended some six hours after it began, Eurotunnel announced. It promised a gradual return...

Macron accused of doing far-right’s bidding with stricter immigration law French President Emmanuel Macron is under renewed fire after urging his minority government to vote for a strengthened immigration bill that was endorsed by the far right. The late Tuesday vote, which divided Macron's...

French government escapes €1.1 billion fine for climate inaction in 'Case of the Century' France's moves to limit climate damage came late but were sufficient, a French court ruled on Friday, in a blow to attempts by environmental campaigners to impose a 1.1 billion euro ($1.21 billion) penalty...

'Le réveillon de Noël': Digging into the French Christmas feast From oysters to snails to the Provence tradition of 13 desserts, this week on French Connections we take a look at the classic French Christmas meal. Traditionally held on Christmas Eve, it is often a festive, family affair. We also...

French authorities question 300 Indian passengers from plane grounded over human trafficking fears Four French judges on Sunday began questioning more than 300 Indians travelling on a plane detained near Paris over suspicions of human trafficking.

France's undocumented migrants face uncertain future under new immigration law Despite facing serious labour shortages, the French government passed a more restrictive immigration bill this week after watering down measures that would have streamlined the legalisation of foreign workers. But...

Plane held for days in France on human trafficking concerns lands in India A charter plane that was grounded in France for a human trafficking investigation arrived in India with 276 Indians aboard Tuesday, authorities said. The passengers had been heading to Nicaragua but were instead blocked...

How the French celebrate Christmas, from holiday markets to Père Fouettard Although France shares many Christmas traditions with its European neighbours, some customs are quintessentially French – like oysters on ice, the bûche de Noël (Christmas log cake) and a decided emphasis on Champagne...

French actors come to Depardieu’s defence amid new rape and sexual assault allegations Fifty figures from the French entertainment world signed an open letter published Monday defending actor Gérard Depardieu as he faces more than a dozen rape and sexual assault allegations spanning two decades...

‘First time I saw it, I cried’: Eiffel Tower moves tourists 100 years after Gustave Eiffel’s death One hundred years after the death of engineer and entrepreneur Gustave Eiffel, his main creation – Paris’s iconic Eiffel Tower – continues to dazzle visitors, remaining the most powerful and...

Eiffel Tower shut as workers go on strike The Eiffel Tower was shut down to visitors Wednesday because of a strike over contract negotiations, the day the Paris monument marks 100 years since the death of its creator, Gustave Eiffel.

Former EU Commission president Jacques Delors dies at 98 Jacques Delors, a former head of the EU Commission and key figure in the creation of the euro currency, has died, his daughter Martine Aubry told AFP on Wednesday.

Family of French film icon Depardieu denounces ‘conspiracy’ amid scrutiny over sexist behaviour The family of Gerard Depardieu denounced Sunday an "unprecedented conspiracy" against the French film star, who was charged with rape in 2020 and is facing new scrutiny over sexist comments.

Wall of bones: Workers restore Paris Catacombs In a maze of gloomy tunnels under the streets of Paris, a team of technicians and artisans are working to restore a vast wall of skulls and other assorted human bones that make up part of the famed Paris Catacombs. The walls of bones, known as...

French Jews speak out amid rising anti-Semitism Since the October 7 Hamas attack and Israel's crushing response in the Gaza Strip, more than 1,500 anti-Semitic acts have been recorded in France – three times as many as in the whole of 2022. For many French Jews, this outpouring of hatred has...

Teen arrested as France grapples with rash of fake bomb threats A 16-year-old was arrested over a bomb hoax outside Paris, police sources said on Friday, as authorities scrambled to halt a week of bomb scares at airports, schools and landmarks.

Questions over 'infertility' treatment: Some French thermal spas claim to offer a cure We report on an investigation into French thermal spas who claim to treat infertility in women. This despite no medical proof that the procedure called vaginal irrigation, is indeed effective. Also the dark...

A look over the counter at French pharmacies This week on French Connections we take a look at the little green crosses the dot the French landscape: pharmacies. We find out how French pharmacies are adapting to the current shortage of doctors. We also discuss the reasons why France is facing a...