A French court has sentenced 74-year-old former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec to the maximum 20 years in prison for the rape and sexual assault of 299 children, concluding one of the country’s most horrific abuse cases in recent history.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto announced a new defense pact on Wednesday that could lead to more orders of French military equipment, including Rafale fighter jets and Scorpene submarines.
French President Emmanuel Macron has reiterated his support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, backing the recognition of an independent and sovereign Palestinian state.
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to discuss strengthening defence cooperation and mining partnerships between the two countries.
French police arrest 24 over kidnapping plots targeting crypto figures
French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a landmark bill to legalize assisted dying, moving the country closer to joining a growing number of nations that allow terminally ill individuals to end their lives under strict conditions.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has blasted statements by France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot and his ministry summoned Paris’ envoy in Tehran to convey Iran’s protest to the French counterpart’s “blatant intervention” and “unfounded allegations”.
A brief moment between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte aboard their plane in Vietnam sparked viral speculation online, with the Elysee calling it “banal couple’s teasing.”
France and Vietnam signed a series of agreements, including an Airbus aircraft deal, during President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Hanoi aimed at strengthening bilateral ties amid broader trade discussions.
Tens of thousands lost power in Nice after a suspected arson attack on an electrical substation — the second outage in two days.
A suspected arson attack led to widespread power disruptions in southern France on Saturday, affecting Cannes during its world-famous film festival as investigators look into the cause of a fire at a local power station.
Northern France sees major farmer protests as key agricultural reforms face parliamentary review, sparking road blockades and rising tensions.
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to avoid tariffs on Cognac and to support ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, as the leaders discussed trade tensions and global conflicts.
Shein says French consumers may face higher prices if the EU imposes handling fees and France enacts new penalties on fast fashion. The platform criticizes the lack of dialogue with authorities as pressure mounts on budget e-commerce models.
France’s prison crisis is worsening, with overcrowded facilities forcing authorities to consider drastic measures like renting foreign prison space and building remote high-security jails.
French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a strategic visit to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, aiming to present France and the European Union as dependable partners offering transparent cooperation.
France has unveiled plans for a €400 million high-security prison in French Guiana. The site, near the historic Devil’s Island penal colony, will house drug traffickers and radicalised inmates. Critics warn the move mirrors colonial-era exile tactics.
France will open a new high-security prison deep in the Amazon jungle of French Guiana, aimed at detaining drug traffickers and radicalised inmates.
France has rejected India’s request to share source codes needed to integrate indigenous weapons into Rafale fighter jets. Despite repeated appeals, French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has refused to compromise on the issue
Tensions flare in the India-France Rafale deal as France refuses to share the fighter jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate indigenous weapons and reducing its combat autonomy.
One person died and over 60 migrants were rescued after an overloaded boat sank off the coast of northern France, officials said Monday. The incident highlights ongoing risks faced by migrants crossing the busy English Channel.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated on Saturday that he refused a request from French intelligence chief Nicolas Lerner to block Romanian conservative voices on the messaging platform ahead of the country’s presidential runoff election.
French cryptocurrency executives are grappling with fear after a series of violent kidnappings. Industry leaders are taking security into their own hands, while some demand tougher measures, including deregulation and the right to bear arms for self-defense.
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