France’s New Popular Front protests prime minister appointment
1 of 3 | The appointment of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier spurred protests organized by the far-left New Popular Front in about 130 cities…
‘Turn to the right’: What Macron’s choice of Barnier as PM means for France | Politics News
Paris, France – French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday appointed Michel Barnier, a right-wing politician who has been part of administrations since 1978, as the…
Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets | Weapons News
Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.France and Serbia have signed a $3bn agreement for…
Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next? | Government News
France’s President Emmanuel Macron launched a new round of talks with political party leaders on Tuesday to find a way to form a new government…
Police treating explosion in France as terrorist act
1 of 2 | French authorities confirmed Saturday, they are investigating an explosion at a synagogue as "attempted terrorist murder.” Photo by Sylvie Cambon/EPA-EFE Aug.…
Japan calls for anti-whaling activist Paul Watson’s extradition from Denmark
The government of Japan is formally requesting the extradition from Denmark of Paul Watson, the Canadian-American anti-whaling activist, Greenpeace co-founder and reality TV star who…
All French rail lines expected to run by Monday
Three of 10 SNCF high-speed rail trains are out of service while others are delayed by up to two hours until Monday as rail crews…
Athletes parade along Seine, Lady Gaga performs at Olympics Opening Ceremony
1 of 13 | A boat carrying athletes from Team Greece travels on the river Seine in the Parade of Nations during the Opening Ceremony…
France’s Olympic Gamble | Athletics
People & Power investigates the costs and benefits of the Parisian Olympics, and if global sporting events are worth it.The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in…
French election results: No party secured a majority, so what’s next? | Elections News
A loose alliance of leftist parties has won the most seats in French legislative elections after a second round of voting. While the coalition has…
French left says ‘ready to govern’ as country faces hung parliament | Elections News
France’s left-wing leader Jean-Luc Melenchon says the left is “ready to govern” after emerging as the largest political bloc in parliament, but the country faces…
Uncertainty in French elections, no clear majority
Voters line up to cast their ballot during the first-round of parliamentary elections in Paris, France, on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Early final round results…
France votes in second round of parliamentary polls as far right eyes power | Emmanuel Macron News
Opinion polls have forecast the far-right National Rally will win the most votes but likely fall short of a majority.Voting has opened for France’s parliamentary…
Hundreds of candidates pull out of French run-off in bid to foil far right | Emmanuel Macron News
Mass exit aims to deny parliamentary wins in final vote that could give far right first government since World War II. France’s left-wing and centrist…
Polls show French far-right party with big lead ahead of Sunday election
1 of 3 | France’s far-right National Rally party led by Marine Le Pen is showing a significant lead in the latest polls ahead of…
French National Assembly election: What’s at stake and what to expect? | Elections News
French voters will cast their ballots on Sunday in the first of two rounds to elect 577 members of the National Assembly, as country looks…
New Caledonia’s La Tontouta international airport reopens, curfew reduced as riots ease
In short: New Caledonia's international airport will reopen today after being closed for more than a month due to violent riots.The road connecting the capital…
Pope Francis to speak at G7 on AI; hold meetings with U.S. President Joe Biden, other world leaders
World News // 5 hours ago U.S., Britain, Canada raise alarm over Russia meddling in Moldova's election June 14 (UPI) -- The United States, Canada…
French conservatives remove leader Eric Ciotti for backing Le Pen pact | Emmanuel Macron News
The move comes as President Emmanuel Macron seeks alliance against France’s far right before upcoming elections. France’s conservative Republicans party says it has removed leader…
Brit tourists facing rock-bottom exchange rates as euro drops to TWO-YEAR low against pound – how to get the best deal
POLITICAL chaos in France saw the Euro plummet against the Pound last night - in good news for Brits jetting to the continent for summer…