Arson attacks paralyze French rail network before Olympics
PARIS — France’s high-speed rail network was hit Friday with widespread and “criminal” acts of vandalism including arson attacks, paralyzing travel to Paris from across the…
‘Coordinated sabotage’ disrupts French rail network ahead of Olympic opening ceremony
Stranded passengers at Paris' Gare du Nord station on Friday await travel updates after coordinated sabotage of large parts of France's high-speed TGV rail network…
French rail hit by ‘massive attack’ as Olympics begin | Paris Olympics 2024
NewsFeedFrance’s high-speed rail network has been hit by a series of arson attacks that have disrupted some of the nation’s busiest lines just hours ahead…
Paris 2024 Olympics: Seine, security and familiar faces – French capital prepares for Olympic Games
Russia and its ally Belarus are banned from sending athletes to the Games amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine.The 36 Russian and 24 Belarusian…
Stunning French island imposes strict tourist rule after services 'ground to halt'
The authorities on Ile-de-Brehat have put in place a tourism quota as part of measures to tackle overtourism on the island off the coast of…
French authorities foil several plots targeting Paris Olympics
PARIS — French authorities have foiled several plots to disrupt the 2024 Olympics, officials said Wednesday, two days before the opening ceremony of the Summer Games…
Paris: Game Changers – Defying the hijab ban on French athletes | Documentary
A French Muslim athlete challenges a hijab ban in basketball with an inclusive tournament ahead of the Paris Olympics.Helene Ba’s basketball dreams were shattered when…
The French left faces a hostile media | TV Shows
In France, a shock election win for the left was no thanks to French media.The French far right may have been defeated at the polls,…
A French citizen pleads guilty to charges of collecting military data in Russia, state media say
A French citizen arrested in Russia has pleaded guilty to criminal charges involving illegally collecting information on military issues in the country, state news agency…
French prosecutors launch investigation into Le Pen’s campaign finances | Elections News
Prosecutor’s office says it will look into allegations of embezzlement, forgery and fraud – and accusations that a candidate on a campaign accepted a loan.French…
Key takeaways from the first round of the French parliamentary elections
The first round of the French parliamentary elections, held on June 30, 2024, has set the stage for a significant political shift in France. These…
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…
European markets prepare for French political turmoil
The second round of the French election forecasts a possible hung parliament, with the left-wing coalition unexpectedly gaining the most seats. Despite political uncertainties, the…
Stock market today: Asian stocks mostly fall, Euro drop on French election outcome
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‘Dodged a bullet.’ French voters deny far right a win. But what now?
PARIS — Strangers in Paris cafes raised joyful toasts to one another. In tight-packed crowds, people hugged and wept. A speeding bicyclist trailed a flapping French…
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal offers resignation | Elections
NewsFeedFrench Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says he will offer his resignation to President Emmanuel Macron on Monday morning, after his party failed to win a…
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…
California Thompson fire 29% contained, smaller French fire 5% contained
1 of 4 | California firefighters have reached 29% containment of the Thompson fire in Butte County, pictured here. The smaller French fire in Mariposa…
Can French centrist parties keep far right out in second round of voting? | Elections
France is days away from the second round of snap legislative polls called by President Emmanuel Macron after his centrist camp was trounced in European…