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Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
Nearly 800 people were arrested after clashes with police which saw 219 people injured, including 57 police officers.
May 31, 2026Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round - Reuters
Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round Reuters
May 28, 2026Norway will come under France's nuclear umbrella, leaders say - Reuters
Norway will come under France's nuclear umbrella, leaders say Reuters
May 27, 2026Bollore urges UMG to reject Ackman's $64 billion bid - Reuters
Bollore urges UMG to reject Ackman's $64 billion bid Reuters
May 27, 2026ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk - Reuters
ECB tells banks to invest more to get a grip on AI security risk Reuters
May 27, 2026Osaka sparkles in golden French Open outfit
Naomi Osaka continues her tradition of serving jaw-dropping looks at Grand Slams with an outfit that reminds her of "the Eiffel tower at night".
May 26, 2026'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize - Reuters
'Fjord' by Romania's Cristian Mungiu wins Cannes' top prize Reuters
May 23, 2026Catalans score six tries in win at York
New head coach John Cartwright watches Catalans Dragons score six tries in a 36-22 win against York Knights in Super League.
May 23, 2026Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory - Reuters
Israeli minister Ben-Gvir banned from French territory Reuters
May 23, 2026French pair held until trial after boys abandoned by road in Portugal
The couple, who allegedly left two young boys on a roadside in the south of Portugal, will remain in custody, a court rules.
May 23, 2026Race for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populists
Latest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
May 22, 2026Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure - Reuters
Le Pen says France should quit NATO command structure Reuters
May 22, 2026Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
The companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people.
May 21, 2026Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activists
France and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.
May 20, 2026French consortium to bid for EU's AI datacentre fund - Reuters
French consortium to bid for EU's AI datacentre fund Reuters
May 20, 2026Ubisoft flags more losses after record hit - Reuters
Ubisoft flags more losses after record hit Reuters
May 20, 2026Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says - Reuters
Trump to attend G7 summit in France, White House official says Reuters
May 19, 2026Singer Patrick Bruel denies wave of sexual assault allegations in France
Among Bruel's latest accusers is well-known TV and radio presenter Flavie Flament, who alleges he raped her in 1991.
May 19, 2026AI vigilante trap snares alleged paedophile ex-teacher in France
The 66-year-old handed himself in after an influencer used AI to pose as a 14-year-old girl and broadcast their conversation online.
May 15, 2026Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny - Reuters
Warm words, thin relief: Macron's Africa financial push under scrutiny Reuters
May 13, 2026France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
In a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
May 12, 2026'Total lack of respect': Macron interrupts speaker to ask for silence
The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was “impossible” for speakers to be heard.
May 11, 2026Deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit - Reuters
Deals and new partnerships on the menu at Africa-France summit Reuters
May 11, 2026One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says - Reuters
One of repatriated French passengers from hantavirus-hit ship has symptoms, PM says Reuters
May 10, 2026Ducati's Marquez undergoes successful double surgery after French GP crash - Reuters
Ducati's Marquez undergoes successful double surgery after French GP crash Reuters
May 10, 2026Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says - Reuters
Armani could split 15% stake among L'Oreal, LVMH, EssilorLuxottica, report says Reuters
May 10, 2026KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus infection, WHO says - Reuters
KLM flight attendant tested negative for hantavirus infection, WHO says Reuters
May 8, 2026French startup unveils AI model for robots and human-like hand - Reuters
French startup unveils AI model for robots and human-like hand Reuters
May 6, 2026Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president - Reuters
Macron says he discussed Hormuz situation with Iran's president Reuters
May 6, 2026French aircraft carrier group moving into Red Sea and Gulf of Aden - Reuters
French aircraft carrier group moving into Red Sea and Gulf of Aden Reuters
May 6, 2026French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election - Reuters
French hard-left politician Melenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election Reuters
May 3, 2026French PM fuels row with trip to buy baguettes
Sébastien Lecornu visited a boulangerie on Labour Day, defying unions who say 1 May must remain a mandatory rest day.
May 1, 2026Israeli police arrest man after nun attacked in Jerusalem
The French nun was pushed over and kicked in the apparently unprovoked assault, amid a rise in harassment of Christians in the city by Jewish extremists.
May 1, 2026ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger - Reuters
ECB policymakers make case for rate hike as inflation may linger Reuters
May 1, 2026Trainee driver crashes bus into River Seine
The driver hit a parked car and veered off the road into the river - about 12 miles south of Paris - early on Thursday.
April 30, 2026Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit - Reuters
Stellantis sinks on weak cash flows as tariff refunds lift profit Reuters
April 30, 2026Madagascar detains French national over alleged plot to stir unrest
Malagasy prosecuters used a Whatsapp group as evidence for the detained individuals alleged crimes.
April 29, 2026France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
The UK has issued similar advice, telling citizens who stay, that they do so at their own risk.
April 29, 2026France urges citizens to leave Mali 'as soon as possible' amid security risks - Reuters
France urges citizens to leave Mali 'as soon as possible' amid security risks Reuters
April 29, 2026Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch - Reuters
Airbus misses profit estimates as deliveries slow amid engine crunch Reuters
April 28, 2026French coastguard rescues more than 100 migrants crossing Channel
A boat carrying 106 people broke down at sea, while others were rescued attempting to board the vessel.
April 27, 2026Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion - Reuters
Thermo Fisher to sell microbiology business to PE firm Astorg for over $1 billion Reuters
April 27, 2026French teen who licked vending machine straw faces jail in Singapore
The teen, who posted on social media a video of himself licking the straw, could be jailed for more than two years.
April 27, 2026Forvia to sell its interiors business to Apollo Funds for $2.1 billion - Reuters
Forvia to sell its interiors business to Apollo Funds for $2.1 billion Reuters
April 27, 2026Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals - Reuters
Eutelsat CEO says US demand holds despite SpaceX push to curb European rivals Reuters
April 27, 2026Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti - Reuters
Porsche to sell stake in sports car maker Bugatti Reuters
April 24, 2026Renault Q1 sales beat forecasts on strong demand from partners - Reuters
Renault Q1 sales beat forecasts on strong demand from partners Reuters
April 23, 2026European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners - Reuters
European defence stocks cool as investors reassess war winners Reuters
April 20, 2026France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years - Reuters
France and Greece to renew defence pact for another five years Reuters
April 19, 2026Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links - Reuters
Man in his 80s becomes first in France to formally apologise for family's slavery links Reuters
April 18, 2026French peacekeeper killed in southern Lebanon
President Macron blames the attack on Hezbollah. The Iran-backed armed group denies "any connection" to the incident.
April 18, 2026French film star Nathalie Baye dies aged 77, media report
President Macron said France had "loved, dreamed and grown up" with the stalwart of French cinema.
April 18, 2026French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say - Reuters
French soldier killed in attack on UN mission in southern Lebanon, officials say Reuters
April 18, 2026Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon - Reuters
Macron: French soldier was killed in Lebanon Reuters
April 18, 2026France, other World Bank shareholders seek solution to preserve climate strategy - Reuters
France, other World Bank shareholders seek solution to preserve climate strategy Reuters
April 17, 2026'Mum is finally free!' Pensioner detained by ICE in US returns to France
Marie-Thérèse had moved to the US after reuniting with her long-lost love, an American man who died in January.
April 17, 2026French finance minister calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins - Reuters
French finance minister calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins Reuters
April 17, 2026Alstom sheds third of its value after train maker pulls cash flow target - Reuters
Alstom sheds third of its value after train maker pulls cash flow target Reuters
April 17, 2026Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers - Reuters
Switch off and read, France's Macron tells teenagers Reuters
April 16, 2026Kanye West postpones France gig following UK ban
It comes a week after the UK government announced it would block the rapper from entering the country.
April 15, 2026France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes - Reuters
France and Liverpool forward Ekitike suffers blow to World Cup hopes Reuters
April 14, 2026French woman, 86, held by ICE after moving to US to reunite with long-lost love
The son of pensioner Marie-Thérèse says he worries for his mother's frail health, while she is detained in a Louisiana ICE centre.
April 14, 2026Exclusive: US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy - Reuters
Exclusive: US officials underwhelmed by French far-right's plans for economy Reuters
April 14, 2026IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says - Reuters
IPO of Leopard tank maker KNDS must ensure German-French parity, IG Metall's Kerner says Reuters
April 11, 2026French man charged with locking son in van for more than a year
The boy was found malnourished, naked, lying next to human excrement and unable to walk, the prosecutor said.
April 10, 2026Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore - Reuters
Ackman's $64 billion Universal bet hinges on power broker Bollore Reuters
April 10, 2026USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant - Reuters
USA Rare Earth considers building French magnet plant Reuters
April 9, 2026FIA reports 'constructive dialogue' in initial F1 rules meeting - Reuters
FIA reports 'constructive dialogue' in initial F1 rules meeting Reuters
April 9, 2026Four dead as migrant dinghy sinks off French coast, say local authorities - Reuters
Four dead as migrant dinghy sinks off French coast, say local authorities Reuters
April 9, 2026Greece to ban social media for under-15s from next year
It follows similar moves in other European countries, including France and Spain.
April 8, 2026Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into UK - Reuters
Some smugglers shift to Belgium from France to move migrants into UK Reuters
April 8, 2026More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says - Reuters
More than 15 countries planning to facilitate Strait of Hormuz access, Macron says Reuters
April 8, 2026French couple leave Iran after more than three years in jail
Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris are on their way home after being allowed to leave the country, the French president says.
April 7, 2026French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says - Reuters
French nationals released from Iran, returning to France, Macron says Reuters
April 7, 2026Manchester rivals to battle for Anderson - Saturday's gossip
Manchester United and Manchester City battle for Elliot Anderson, PSG and Bayern Munich eye Bruno Fernandes, Liverpool set for squad overhaul, plus more.
April 3, 2026French-owned ship passes through Strait of Hormuz
It appears to be the first ship owned by a major European firm to go through the strait since the conflict began.
April 3, 2026French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X - reuters.com
French far-left MEP Rima Hassan to be tried in July over post on X reuters.com
April 3, 2026Macron calls Trump's remarks on his marriage 'inelegant'
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Donald Trump's comments about his marriage were "neither elegant nor up to standard".
April 2, 2026France refused Israel use of its air space to transfer US weapons for Iran war - sources - Reuters
France refused Israel use of its air space to transfer US weapons for Iran war - sources Reuters
March 31, 2026Austria plans social media ban for under-14s
The move follows similar steps in other European countries, including France and Spain.
March 27, 2026South Africa's exclusion from G7 summit no surprise, says Ramaphosa
Reports say the US pressured France to rescind Ramaphosa’s invitation after Trump threatened to boycott the summit.
March 27, 2026French court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rape
Ramadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.
March 26, 2026Formula 1 now 'much more fun' - Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton says the new Formula 1 this year is "much more fun" than any other time in his career.
March 26, 2026China Eastern Airlines to buy 101 Airbus aircraft for around $15.8 billion - Reuters
China Eastern Airlines to buy 101 Airbus aircraft for around $15.8 billion Reuters
March 25, 2026Air Liquide executive: will allocate helium volume from other places in the world - Reuters
Air Liquide executive: will allocate helium volume from other places in the world Reuters
March 25, 2026Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says - Reuters
Rubio to attend G7 meeting in France to discuss Ukraine and Middle East, State Dept says Reuters
March 24, 2026US unpredictability impacts our interests, France army chief says - Reuters
US unpredictability impacts our interests, France army chief says Reuters
March 24, 2026Cosmetics giant Estée Lauder in merger talks with owner of Jean Paul Gaultier and Rabanne
The deal would create a global beauty giant, uniting brands such as Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown and Rabanne.
March 23, 2026French Energy Ministry considers increasing oil refining capacity - Reuters
French Energy Ministry considers increasing oil refining capacity Reuters
March 23, 2026Trump postpones Iran energy strikes, LaGuardia and France elections - Reuters
Trump postpones Iran energy strikes, LaGuardia and France elections Reuters
March 23, 2026France's former Socialist Prime Minister Lionel Jospin dies at 88
Jospin was head of government from 1997 to 2002 and is credited with bringing in the 35-hour working week.
March 23, 2026What does it mean for 2027? Five takeaways from local French elections - Reuters
What does it mean for 2027? Five takeaways from local French elections Reuters
March 23, 2026ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say - Reuters
ECB to start lifting rates as soon as April on inflation pressures, brokerages say Reuters
March 20, 2026Macron names new French aircraft carrier 'Free France' in nod to resistance - Reuters
Macron names new French aircraft carrier 'Free France' in nod to resistance Reuters
March 18, 2026France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say - Reuters
France's Macron and Germany's Merz to discuss troubled fighter project, sources say Reuters
March 17, 2026France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron - Reuters
France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron Reuters
March 17, 2026IEA could release more oil stocks if needed, agency chief says - Reuters
IEA could release more oil stocks if needed, agency chief says Reuters
March 16, 2026French national jailed for 10 years in Azerbaijan for spying
Martin Ryan was accused of collecting secret information about Baku's military co-operation with Turkey and Pakistan.
March 16, 2026France's Macron urges Iran to cease regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation - Reuters
France's Macron urges Iran to cease regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation Reuters
March 15, 2026Two brothers placed under investigation in France for planning antisemitic attack - Reuters
Two brothers placed under investigation in France for planning antisemitic attack Reuters
March 15, 2026French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot - Reuters
French mayoral elections gauge far-right strength before presidential ballot Reuters
March 15, 2026Trump urges UK and other nations to send warships to Strait of Hormuz
The US president says he hopes China, France, Japan and South Korea will also send ships to defend the key oil shipping route.
March 14, 2026France returns sacred 'talking drum' looted during colonial rule to Ivory Coast
The move forms part of a broader process of returning cultural artefacts to African countries that started in 2017.
March 13, 2026France presses on with Hormuz ideas, no secret Iran talks, sources say - Reuters
France presses on with Hormuz ideas, no secret Iran talks, sources say Reuters
March 13, 2026STMicroelectronics plans robots, retraining to avoid closures - Reuters
STMicroelectronics plans robots, retraining to avoid closures Reuters
March 13, 2026Drone attack wounds at least six French soldiers at base in Iraq’s Makhmour, Erbil governor says - Reuters
Drone attack wounds at least six French soldiers at base in Iraq’s Makhmour, Erbil governor says Reuters
March 12, 2026France's ghost car scandal that allowed one million illegal vehicles onto the roads
Fake dealerships were manipulating the state vehicle licensing agency's official records, France's auditor has found.
March 12, 2026"We are having a tremendous impact," Trump says in G7 call after IEA decision on oil stocks - Reuters
"We are having a tremendous impact," Trump says in G7 call after IEA decision on oil stocks Reuters
March 11, 2026French aid worker among three killed in drone strikes in rebel-held DR Congo city
Witnesses say drone strikes hit a residential building frequently occupied by expatriates and aid workers in Goma.
March 11, 2026Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach - Reuters
Ex-Meta AI chief Yann LeCun's AMI raises $1.03 billion for alternative AI approach Reuters
March 10, 2026How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? - Reuters
How much oil do G7 countries hold in emergency reserves? Reuters
March 9, 2026France to deploy almost dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says - Reuters
France to deploy almost dozen warships, mulls Hormuz mission, Macron says Reuters
March 9, 2026France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says - Reuters
France sending aircraft carrier to Mediterranean, Macron says Reuters
March 3, 2026France ready to defend partners, Foreign Minister says - Reuters
France ready to defend partners, Foreign Minister says Reuters
March 3, 2026Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say - Reuters
Exxon, TotalEnergies output at risk from Iran war, analysts say Reuters
March 3, 2026France to boost nuclear arsenal and extend deterrence to European allies
Emmanuel Macron said eight countries could enjoy protection from France's nuclear umbrella - but that Paris would retain sole decision-making power.
March 2, 2026Delta orders 34 more Airbus A321neo jets in fleet renewal push - Reuters
Delta orders 34 more Airbus A321neo jets in fleet renewal push Reuters
February 27, 2026EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin - Reuters
EU fast-tracks trade deal with South America's Mercosur, to France's chagrin Reuters
February 27, 2026Drone jammed near French aircraft carrier was probably Russian, says Sweden
Sweden's defence minister says there is likely a "strong link" between the drone and a Russian naval vessel in the area.
February 27, 2026French government survives two no-confidence votes on energy law - Reuters
French government survives two no-confidence votes on energy law Reuters
February 25, 2026Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France - Reuters
Russia accuses Ukraine of seeking to acquire nuclear weapon with help from UK and France Reuters
February 24, 2026Team GB's curlers discuss winning silver on BBC Breakfast
Team GB's silver medal-winning curling team could go for gold at the 2030 Winter Olympics in France but will "sit down in the summer" before making a decision.
February 24, 2026Paris St Germain's Hakimi to face trial for rape - Reuters
Paris St Germain's Hakimi to face trial for rape Reuters
February 24, 2026French minister moves to block US envoy Kushner from government access
The minister says Charles Kushner, father of Trump's son-in-law Jared, had failed to explain US comments about violence in France.
February 23, 2026US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government - Reuters
US ambassador to France banned from meeting French government Reuters
February 23, 2026Renault to take full control of electric van firm Flexis, buying out Volvo, CMA CGM - Reuters
Renault to take full control of electric van firm Flexis, buying out Volvo, CMA CGM Reuters
February 23, 2026France's Macron calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week - Reuters
France's Macron calls for calm ahead of march for far-right activist killed last week Reuters
February 21, 2026Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war - Reuters
Ukrainians, scattered across Europe, trapped in limbo by war Reuters
February 21, 2026Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies - Reuters
Macron says US Supreme Court tariff ruling shows it is good to have counterweights to power in democracies Reuters
February 21, 2026Killing of nationalist student leaves French far left in deep trouble as elections loom
Far-left militants are suspected of being behind Quentin Deranque's death and the party of Jean-Luc Mélenchon is being widely condemned.
February 21, 2026France's EDF aims to spur electricity demand as low prices hit profit - Reuters
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February 20, 2026Christine Lagarde expects to complete her ECB term, she tells WSJ - Reuters
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February 20, 2026More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?
Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.
February 19, 2026