Macron urges Europe to act as a global power: "Today Europe faces a massive challenge"
The president warns of a "wake-up call" as EU leaders prepare for Brussels summit.
French ex-educator charged over sexual abuse of 89 minors across decades
The suspect, Jacques Leveugle, was indicted in 2024 and has remained in custody since.
French hospital evacuated after WWI artillery shell found in patient's rectum during surgery
Emergency services at Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse faced a complicated situation this past weekend...
Breaking: French cybercrime unit has entered and is searching Musk's X office in Paris
In a separate statement, the Paris prosecutor's office announced it would stop using X to communicate, shifting instead to LinkedIn and Instagram.
France has approved its 2026 budget after months of political gridlock
PM Sébastien Lecornu uses constitutional powers to pass the budget after surviving no-confidence.
Germany pushes "two-speed" EU plan to fast-track defence integration: Purpose and countries involved
Berlin proposes a core group of major economies to bypass slow consensus rules.
French ex-senator convicted of drugging MP in sexual assault case
The court sentences Joël Guerriau to four years in prison after spiking his colleague's drink with ecstasy.
Denmark and Greenland leaders to visit Berlin and Paris amid Arctic tensions
Frederiksen and Nielsen seek European support following Trump's Greenland remarks.
Former French senator on trial for allegedly drugging MP
A former French senator, Joël Guerriau, has gone on trial in Paris accused of spiking a fellow politician's drink with MDMA.
Indonesia receives first Rafale fighter jets in major defence upgrade from France
The first jets from a $8 billion French deal mark a major step in Indonesia's air force modernization and regional defence ambitions.
French government survives no confidence votes over 2026 budget
Lecornu pushes budget through parliament as opposition warns of political fallout.
France is not going to boycott FIFA World Cup 2026 because of Greenland
According to minister of sports, Marina Ferrari, France has no intention to boycott 2026's big sports event.
Everything you need to know about Macron's "Top Gun" sunglasses: Model, price, purpose, and more
How a pair of aviators stole the show at Davos while the French president took aim at Trump over Greenland.
Le Pen denies misuse of EU funds at appeal trial
The French far-right leader seeks to overturn the conviction that bars her from public office.
What is the "bazooka" Macron wants to use against Trump?
The never-used tool would allow Brussels to hit back hard if Washington follows through on its threats.
Reactions from the leaders whose countries were targeted by Trump's Greenland-linked tariffs
Here are the responses from the eight European leaders whose countries were directly targeted by the proposed tariffs.
Macron: "No intimidation or threats will influence us, whether in Ukraine, Greenland or anywhere else"
The French president calls the threat "unacceptable" and says it had no place among allies.
Trump escalates Greenland standoff with tariff threat against Europe: Here's the list of affected countries
The president of the United States raises the stakes with trade threats...
Macron says France now providing 2/3 of the intelligence used by Ukraine
The French president claims Paris has taken over the role once dominated by Washington.
France considers sending Eutelsat satellite internet support for Iranians amid nationwide blackout
Paris looks at using the technology as protests trigger severe communications shutdown.
France records more deaths than births for first time since World War II
Ageing population and falling birthrates end a long-standing demographic exception.
Macron warns over Greenland sovereignty: "The knock-on effects would be unprecedented"
The president says any challenge to an ally would have unprecedented consequences.
Storm Goretti paralyzes northern Europe, cutting power and halting travel
Gale-force winds and heavy snow disrupt transport from Britain to Germany.
United Kingdom and France pledge troops to Ukraine if peace deal is reached
Both countries have agreed in principle to deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is secured.
Paris court convicts 10 over online harassment of Brigitte Macron, alleging she was born a man
Judges rule against defendants who spread false claims about the French first lady's gender.
Tahirys Dos Santos' agent says the Metz player has 30% of his body burnt after deadly Swiss bar fire
The 19-year-old player from Metz suffered serious burns, but his agent offered some hopeful news.
Braille closer to become UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2026 (World Braille Day on January 4)
Spain has led the effort, joining forces with France, Germany, and other European nations to highlight the cultural and social importance of Braille.
George Clooney hits back at Trump after jibe over French citizenship
The actor defends his family's decision to France as the US president mocks their politics and questions his career.
New Year LIVE: Follow the countdown to 2026 as it happens across the world
We are tracking the arrival of the new year across the globe in real time, with hourly updates, key moments, and live coverage from major celebrations.
Channel Tunnel power outage snarls New Year travel
Eurostar and LeShuttle services disrupted as trains run on a single track and road users face delays of up to seven hours.
George Clooney and family granted French citizenship: What does it say about the US?
Actor and human rights secure French nationality, citing privacy and quality of life for their children.
Europeans fear state pensions are unsustainable but reject reform options, poll shows
A new poll shows widespread concern over future affordability alongside strong resistance to cuts or higher retirement ages.
Brigitte Bardot passes away at 91
One of the most influential figures in French cinema and a global cultural icon of the 1950s and 1960s, who later focused on animal rights activism.
Louvre installs security bars on balcony used in October's heist: "Learning all the lessons"
The museum has installed security bars on the balcony used by burglars in October to steal the crown jewels worth an estimated $102 million.
New biography explores the thinking behind Telegram founder Pavel Durov
A new biography examines the ideas and motivations of Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, one of the world's most influential messaging apps.
France rushes emergency budget before Christmas to avert government shutdown after talks collapse
This stopgap law would keep the state running into January after lawmakers failed to agree on a 2026 budget.
France's postal service hit by suspected cyber-attack days before Christmas
France's national post office, La Poste, said its websites, apps and banking services were disrupted on Monday.
France to build new nuclear aircraft carrier to replace Charles de Gaulle
The new vessel would be the largest warship ever built in Europe.
Germany, Spain, Nordics face off with France over Mercosur trade deal
On Thursday, Germany and Spain urged European Union leaders to move forward with the long-delayed Mercosur free trade agreement.
Thales unveils mini sonar to help underwater drones hunt submarines
Thales prepares to pitch compact submarine-detection system to the UK Navy.
Louvre will stay closed on Monday due to strike
The action comes at a difficult time for the Louvre, which is still dealing with the aftermath of the October jewel heist.
Germany, France and Spain push to resolve fighter jet standoff: Political leaders are now stepping in
The three countries will attempt this week to end a long-running dispute over Europe's next-generation fighter jet program.
Suspected drones spotted over French military intelligence base
The French Air and Space Force just reported that suspected drones were seen over the Creil military intelligence base.
French First Lady Brigitte Macron faces backlash after calling feminist protesters "dirty bitches"
The remarks were made on Sunday at the Folies Bergère theatre.
Germany and France look for workaround to rescue stalled fighter-jet project
Talks between Merz and Macron expected for next week.
Zelensky meets Starmer, Macron, Merz in London
Talks follow three days of stalled discussions between Kyiv and Washington in Florida.
France probes suspected drone flights over nuclear submarine base
France has opened an investigation after suspected drones were spotted over the Ile Longue nuclear submarine base on the Atlantic coast late Thursday.
Macron and Xi hold talks in Chengdu
French President Emmanuel Macron spent Friday in southwest China with Xi Jinping.
Macron urges Xi to help end the war in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.
France expects to field drone swarms within two years
French Army and Thales see rapid progress as AI-enabled unmanned systems mature.
