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Russia bars four French figures over expulsion of Xenia Fedorova

One of those targeted says the ban is "recognition" of his work against foreign interference, while the EU accuses the former RT France chief of spreading Kremlin talking points on French television.

11 November 2026

Europe News

French journalist Christophe Gleizes: 500 days behind bars in Algeria

French sports journalist Christophe Gleizes was sentenced to seven years in prison by Algerian authorities, amid tensions between Paris and Algiers.

11 November 2026

Tech News

Iran rejects France's 'baseless accusations' on fridge cyberattacks

Tehran instead blames the French government for the cyber incidents that affected hundreds of fridges in October.

11 November 2026

Tech News

Macron wants AI banned wherever it threatens children

The French president made the comments as the country draws up a charter to protect its citizens from threats posed by artificial intelligence.

10 November 2026

Europe News

French pupils step up protests as government concessions fall flat

Unions walked out of talks with the prime minister’s office over the presence of the far right, while firework mortars have been set off inside schools as tensions rise.

10 November 2026

Europe News

France says Iran behind cyberattacks on supermarket fridges

French Foreign Minister Barrot said that an investigation into the fridge hack was still underway and that Iran's ambassador to France would be summoned.

9 November 2026

Europe News

Ukrainian MFA hits back at Mélenchon over Donbas referendum

The leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party declared that Ukrainians living in the Donbas should be "consulted' on their future.

9 November 2026

Earth News

Paris natural history museum acquires 167-million-year-old carnivorous dinosaur skeleton

The skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur, the only known specimen of its species, was withdrawn from auction after a deal with the state, to preserve a fossil of outstanding scientific value.

9 November 2026

Business

Lecornu announces €24 monthly rise in minimum wage and tax breaks for firms

The French Prime Minister has announced an early increase in the minimum wage from 1 December. The government also plans tax measures for businesses and wants to launch a new round of sectoral pay negotiations.

9 November 2026

Europe News

French judo legend Teddy Riner announces presidential bid

Five time French Olympic gold medallist Teddy Riner described himself a a candidate of "unity" who sought to "unite" the left and right.

9 November 2026

Europe News

France's Mélenchon to stage major campaign rally for manifesto launch

The leader of the hard-left France Unbowed party, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, is currently polling second ahead of next spring's presidential elections, according to a poll conducted in late October.

6 November 2026

Europe News

Two dead and 16 injured after coach crashes into tree in eastern France

Two people, including a minor, have died and 16 others have been injured after a coach left the road and hit a tree in the Ain department. Three of the injured are in critical condition.

6 November 2026

Europe News

Lawyers suing French minister over protesters' life-changing injuries

Lawyers representing at least 18 people injured during recent demonstrations in France say they will take legal acton against Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

6 November 2026

Europe Today

Trump weighs Iran strikes as Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi

With the midterms over, attention turns to Donald Trump's next move on Iran, as US officials reportedly warn Gulf allies to prepare for new strikes. Ukraine talks head to Abu Dhabi next week. We also look at the wave of bomb threats on European flights and a new book on Emmanuel Macron.

6 November 2026

Europe News

French high school targeted by fireworks mortars near Toulouse

A high school near Toulouse was set on fire after around 30 masked individuals reportedly entered the premises and fired fireworks mortars. The school was evacuated and firefighters brought the blaze under control.

5 November 2026

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France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike

Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.

5 November 2026