Thousands Rally in France Against Far Right

Over 60,000 people protested across France, condemning racism and the rise of far-right politics.

France picks new CEO for EDF ahead of nuclear buildout

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Bernard Fontana, current head of Framatome, as the new CEO of EDF. The move comes as EDF prepares for a significant expansion of nuclear energy in France, with plans to build six new reactors in the coming years.

10th anniversary of the Germanwings A320 crash: reflecting on the tragedy

The 10th anniversary of the Germanwings A320 crash, which claimed 150 lives in the French Alps, marks a somber moment in aviation history, prompting significant changes in flight safety protocols.

France will host summit with Zelenskyy next Thursday, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to host a summit in Paris on March 27, 2025, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders to discuss strengthening Ukraine's defense, securing short-term military support, and exploring ways to implement a potential ceasefire.

Ex-Surgeon Admits to Abusing 299 Patients in France

Former surgeon Joel Le Scouarnec has admitted to sexually abusing 299 patients in one of France’s largest child sex abuse cases.

UK to host Closed-Door meeting on peacekeeping plans for Ukraine

Plans for a proposed peacekeeping force in Ukraine will be outlined at a closed meeting in the UK on Thursday.

French police raid Paris theatre, evict 400 migrants amid protests

Tear gas filled the air as French police raided a Paris theatre at dawn, evicting over 400 migrants who had been squatting there for months. Protesters shouted "shame" as riot police moved in, sparking clashes. The migrants, mostly West Africans, say they have nowhere else to go.

TotalEnergies faces French manslaughter probe over Mozambique attack

Navoiyuran, Orano and Itochu to start Uzbek uranium project

Uzbekistan has signed an agreement with French and Japanese companies to initiate uranium production in the Navoi region by the end of 2025.

France says around 15 countries interested in discussing new security architecture for Ukraine

Moldova secures €30M French aid to strengthen energy independence

Moldova signed a €30 million ($32.5 million) agreement with the French Development Agency on Monday to improve energy efficiency, President Maia Sandu announced after meeting French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

France to tap Russian assets for 195 million euros this year, minister says

France begins withdrawal from Senegal by handing over two military bases

France has initiated its formal withdrawal process from Senegal by transferring control of two military facilities to the Senegalese government, according to a statement from the French Embassy in Senegal.

Discovery of World War 2 bomb disrupts trains from Paris' Gare du Nord

The discovery of an unexploded World War II bomb has disrupted morning traffic to and from Paris’ Gare du Nord train station, one of the world’s busiest transportation hubs, the French national railway company reported on Friday.

France offers intelligence support to Ukraine amid U.S. suspension

In a significant development, France has stepped forward to offer intelligence assistance to Ukraine after the United States suspended its intelligence sharing with Kyiv.

French foreign minister warns of heightened war risk in Europe amid US-Ukraine tensions

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warned Monday that the risk of war in Europe has reached unprecedented levels, noting that the front line has steadily moved closer to the continent over the past 15 years.

UK, France propose partial one-month Ukraine truce, Paris says

UK, France and Ukraine to develop ceasefire plan amid ongoing conflict

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Sunday that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine have agreed to work together on a ceasefire plan to be presented to the United States.

Cyclone Garance hits La Réunion: Death toll rises, thousands without power

Cyclone Garance has claimed four lives in La Réunion, France’s Indian Ocean territory, leaving 160,000 households without power, 310,000 without water, and 139,000 without internet. Authorities have urged residents to remain cautious amid ongoing risks.

Martin Ryan admits connection to French intelligence amid espionage trial

Algeria terminates Parliamentary ties with French senate over western Sahara visit

Algeria’s upper house, the Council of the Nation, announced on Monday the immediate termination of its relations with the French Senate, including the cessation of the parliamentary cooperation protocol signed on September 8, 2015.

American teen arrested in Paris after baby fatally thrown from hotel window

Police in France have taken a young American woman into custody after her new born baby was thrown out of a window of a Parisian hotel.

Russia called the incident in its consulate in Marseille as "terrorist attack"

French police confirmed that three projectiles were thrown at the perimeter wall of Russia's consulate in the southern city of Marseille on Monday, which was announced by Moscow as "terrorist attack". No injuries have been reported.

Knife attack in Mulhouse: one dead, several injured