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Building collapses in French city of Lille after last-minute evacuation French authorities said a building collapsed early on Saturday morning in northern France's city of Lille, shortly after it was evacuated thanks to a local resident's advance warning, though one person was still reported...

Police raid French rugby World Cup HQ as legal probe into corruption opened Organisers of the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France said police raided their offices Wednesday as part of a legal probe into the management of the competition under former chief executive Claude Atcher.

Macron confirms end of anti-jihadist West Africa military operation French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France was ending its Barkhane anti-jihadist mission in Africa after over a decade, saying a new strategy would be worked out with African partners.

Giroud, Varane make Deschamps's France World Cup squad France coach Didier Deschamps included Raphael Varane in his World Cup squad on Wednesday despite the defender's recent injury problems, while in-form striker Olivier Giroud was also called up.

France reorientates its military goals as war returns to Europe President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday that France's military strategy must strengthen the country as an independent, respected nuclear-armed power through the end of the decade, warning against a risk of escalation and other...

'Climate of fear’: Battle over refugee project divides small Brittany town Callac, a small, normally tranquil town rural Brittany, France, has become the scene of a fierce and divisive battle that has pitted supporters of a plan to welcome refugees against its far-right backed opponents...

Eleven French bishops accused of sexual violence Eleven former or serving French bishops have been accused of sexual violence, including the former bishop of Bordeaux who has confessed to assaulting a minor 35 years ago, a senior church body announced Monday.

Allies’ successful first invasion but a ‘botched’ job: Operation Torch, 80 years on On November 8,1942, the Western Allies launched Operation Torch, landing in Vichy-controlled Morocco and Algeria to open up a second front in World War II. Torch was a paradoxical operation: The Allies won in...

Macron releases social media video asking public to pose questions on climate change French President Emmanuel Macron released a selfie video on social media platforms Saturday asking the public to send him questions about what France should do about climate change and biodiversity.

French far-right MP suspended from parliament for 'back to Africa' outburst The French National Assembly on Friday sanctioned a far-right National Rally MP by temporarily banning him from the institution and cutting his pay for shouting "Go back to Africa" as a Black MP spoke during a...

France's National Rally elects Bardella, 27, as Le Pen's successor France's far-right Rassemblement National (RN) elected Jordan Bardella as its new president on Saturday, overwhelmingly backing the 27-year-old European Parliament member to succeed Marine Le Pen in the post.

France attempts to match immigration policies with labour needs The French government on Wednesday announced a bill that would create a specific residence permit to enable illegal immigrants who work in understaffed sector to legalise their status. The new measure aims to fight the exploitation...

Uproar in French parliament following racist 'back to Africa' outburst A French parliament session was thrown into turmoil Thursday after a far-right MP was accused of yelling "back to Africa" to a black colleague posing a question on migrant arrivals to the government.

France hosts national tribute ceremony for artist Pierre Soulages One week after his death aged 102, a national tribute was in honour of French painter Pierre Soulages in the Louvre on Wednesday, presided over by President Emmanuel Macron.

French court sentences Liberian ex-rebel commander to life in prison A Paris court Wednesday sentenced a former Liberian rebel commander to life in jail over violence against civilians and complicity in crimes against humanity after France's first trial linked to Liberia's civil wars.

'Many legal tools are available': Fighting sexual harassment in France today On November 2, 1992, the French Parliament unanimously approved legislation criminalising sexual harassment for the first time. This law – which applies to the workplace, public spaces and even online – is constantly...

Brigitte Giraud wins Goncourt Prize, France’s top literary award, for 'Vivre Vite' (Live Fast) Brigitte Giraud, 56, on Thursday won the Goncourt Prize, France's top literary award for her book 'Vivre Vite' (Live Fast).

French puppet shows delight young and old alike In France, puppet shows attract children and adults alike. All year long, puppeteer Jacky Cartillier and his daughter Carole-Anne criss-cross France with their Guignol show. They have passed down the show from generation to generation for 70 years...

Shortage of mosques in France: The everyday consequences for French Muslims The Great Mosque of Paris or Paris Central Mosque is the most visited mosque in France. Its construction began in 1922, with the aim of thanking Muslim soldiers who fought for France in World War I. Back then, the state...

French media demand Iran release reporter covering Mahsa Amini protests French media organisations have called for the release of a reporter on assignment to cover protests in Iran for French-German TV channel Arte which reported his arrest.