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Three paintings stolen from French Riviera museum

Thieves made off with four paintings from the Renoir Museum, but dropped one during a police chase.

French President Emmanuel Macron promises to create "a major global event" dedicated to video games

It's part of the politician's effort to better position the games industry alongside movies, TV, and other key creative fields.

French president Emmanuel Macron urges European Commission to back teen social media ban

In a letter to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Macron believes an EU-wide ban on social media would protect children.

Village in France devastated by tornado, leaving 39 injured and damaging 300 homes

The series of heat waves could have helped create the tornado when storms hit France on Monday.

Mickey Mouse will have competition from Goku: Dragon Ball theme park to be built in France

"Nothing like this has been seen since Disneyland Paris", said Macron of the announcement of the Saudi-funded theme parks.

Virgin Trains gets greenlight to operate Eurostar rival from 2030 onwards

As many as 20 daily return services will be offered between London, Paris, Brussels, or Amsterdam.

France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls in a "small revolution" for sales

Unsolicited calls from all sectors of businesses are being banned, with some exceptions.

Finland and Denmark also talk about pushing Spain out of Schengen area due to migration crisis

Over 50,000 migrants are estimated to have crossed the borders between Morocco and Spain in Ceuta and Melilla.

Kavinsky, French DJ and musician known for Nightcall, found dead at 50

Kavinsky produced synthwave and electropop, but will always be remembered for one song, Nightcall, featured in Drive.

France is the latest country to approve social media ban for minors

Under-15s will be blocked from social media platforms as of January 2027.

French politicians and Spanish players like Lamine Yamal react to former Spanish PM racist comments on France

Mariano Rajoy's racist words cause a mini diplomatic crisis right before Spain vs. France's World Cup match on Bastille Day.

Paris police will use drones to watch the streets fearing unrest during the France vs. Morocco World Cup match

Riots erupted in France in 2022, when France beat Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals.

An attack in Syria casts a shadow over the French president's visit to the country

The first diplomatic mission since the fall of Bashar al-Assad has been rocked by an explosion outside the hotel where they spent the night.

France Labour Minister plans a visit to Spain to learn how society has adapted to the heat

The heatwave has been devastating, in human cost, in France, and they want to see how the Spaniards hold up despite all.

11 killed in plane crash near the French town of Tomblaine on Sunday

The incident involved a pilot and 10 parachutists.

Three die in France due to the extreme heat wave hitting Europe

The north of Spain and central-northern Europe are seeing temperatures above the 40ºC mark for the first time in decades.

Summer enters this weekend with new heat wave reaching extreme temperatures in France and Spain

Paris may reach 40C on Sunday and Monday while Spain could reach 45C.

French sailor Charlie Dalin dies at 42: He won a 64-day non-stop race around the world while battling cancer

France and the world of sailing mourns Charlie Dalin, a tremendous source of inspiration who won the 2024-2025 Vendée Globe.

France and Germany's joint fighter jet project has crashed

A more fitting description would be that it never really managed to take flight in the first place...

Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies "of sadness" at the age of 56

Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56, one year after her husband's death.

One death and two seriously injured during riots in Paris after PSG won Champions League

There were more arrests this year than last year during the Champions League celebrations.

Over 400 arrests in riots after Paris Saint-Germain wins Champions League

There were no severe injuries or deaths, unlike last year, but several cars and businesses were destroyed.

WHO confirms the total number of hantavirus cases to seven, including a French woman diagnosed on Monday

Evacuation will be completed on Monday and the cruise will end their journey in Rotterdam with 26 crew members.

Macron pushes a €36bn defence boost

Paris plans a major military expansion amid global instability and uncertainty over US commitments.

Macron praises Europe's "predictability" in swipe at Trump: "That's not bad in times like these"

The French president contrasts EU stability with shifting US policies.

Merz vows to defend the Franco-German fighter jet project

The chancellor says that he is committed to salvaging the troubled FCAS fighter jet programme with France and Spain.

France's sports minister calls IOC's decision regarding gene testing a "step backwards"

The measure "specifically targets women by introducing a distinction that undermines the principle of equality".

Archaeologists may have found the skeleton of the real Three Musketeers' d'Artagnan

More than 350 years after taking a musket ball to the body, the soldier who inspired The Three Musketeers may have finally been found.

Lionel Jospin, former French prime minister, dies aged 88

France's prime minister from 1997 to 2002 has passed away.

French far-right falls short in key cities, boosting mainstream parties

The municipal election results offer an early signal ahead of the 2027 vote.

When to change your clocks in 2026: Exact dates and times for every European country on Sunday

Here is the 2026 guide, written for residents and travellers across Europe.

French nuclear-powered warship exposed by mistake after runner posts his session on Strava

Aboard one of the most powerful warships on the planet, a young French naval officer decided to go for a run.

France names its next aircraft carrier "France Libre"

At a shipyard in western France, this 10 billion euro programme just got a very deliberate name.

Macron and Merz to discuss troubled €100bn fighter project

Disputes between Airbus and Dassault threaten the future of FCAS.

Sarkozy appeal trial opens over Libya campaign financing case

The former French president contests the conspiracy conviction.

Far-right challenges Marseille leftist mayor in tight election race

The first-round vote leaves incumbent and National Rally candidate tied.

French soldier killed in Iraq drone strike: The first European soldier to die in the Middle East conflict

Macron calls the attack "unacceptable" as the region sees rising Iranian-backed assaults.

Zelensky seeks support in Paris as Middle East war diverts attention from Ukraine

The president travels to Paris on Friday.

Macron will lead G7 leaders call on Iran crisis and energy prices on Wednesday

The French president will convene a virtual summit as oil prices surge.

France will deploy almost a dozen warships to Middle East, considers Hormuz escort mission

Macron says naval forces will support allies and protect shipping lanes.

Hanks' narration sets the tone: "For six dark years, the world was on fire."

France sends aircraft carrier to Mediterranean

The country will deploy the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.

France will boost its NUCLEAR arsenal with other European allies: These are the countries involved

Macron expands France's arsenal and opens deterrence cooperation with these countries.

Europe's top military powers plan joint drone defence initiative: These are the countries involved

A European Group of Five Defence Ministers will boost autonomous systems.

Everything you need to know about Ramadan and why start dates differ across countries

Because the Islamic calendar is based on the lunar cycle, dates shift about 10-11 days earlier each year...

Germany explores using French and UK nukes for deterrence without building its own

Chancellor Merz signals interest in a European nuclear umbrella.

11 arrested over deadly clashes at protest in Lyon

A parliamentary aide among those detained as political tensions rise ahead of elections.

France frees suspected Russian shadow fleet tanker known as Grinch after hefty penalty

French authorities have allowed the tanker to leave French waters.

Germany urges France to boost defence spending

German officials call on Paris to act on European sovereignty.

Train derails in Switzerland following series of deadly avalanches across the Alps over the weekend

Avalanches triggered by heavy snowfall have closed roads, forced evacuations, and killed multiple skiers across France, Italy, and Switzerland.