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Passenger fined nearly £100 after cat ‘miaows too loudly’ on train

The train inspector said the woman was given a fine after refusing to move her cat Monet to a quieter carriage

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2025

France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move

This latest episode in the diplomatic tug of war between the two countries comes a month after Algeria expelled 12 French officials from the country in mid-April — a move which France reciprocated.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

Paris Olympic Opening Creator Defiant Over Controversial Show

The mastermind of the ambitious Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Sunday rejected criticism his boundary-breaking show had gone too far, saying it had created a "cloud" of love and tolerance.

International Business Times · Jul 28, 2024

‘Pyromaniac fireman’ accused of starting string of French wildfires ‘for excitement’

Suspect, 30, alleged to have deliberately started blazes in quest for adrenaline

The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2022

France's Macron: I will continue to speak to Putin whenever useful

French President Emmanuel Macron said in a BFM television interview that while France will do all it can to help Ukraine win its war with Russia, he will continue to speak with Russia President Vladimir Putin "each time it will be useful".

Reuters · Jun 17, 2022

French journalist killed in east Ukraine while reporting on evacuating civilians

A French journalist was killed Monday during a Russian bombardment that struck a vehicle evacuating civilians from eastern Ukraine, French and Ukrainian officials said.

France 24 · May 30, 2022

France probes targeting of Jews in election canvassing by far-right Zemmour

France’s data privacy watchdog is investigating the legality of a text message signed by firebrand presidential candidate Eric Zemmour that was sent to “around 10,000” Jewish people on Friday – the last day of campaigning.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 11, 2022

Airbus Interested In Acquiring Atos's Cybersecurity Business - Report

European aerospace and defense firm Airbus SE (OTC:EADSY) is interested in taking over the cybersecurity business of French software company Atos (OTC:AEXAY), Reuters reported citing France's BFM TV. The report noted that Airbus had been looking into a potential acquisition of Atos over the last few weeks, driven by its interest in cybersecurity, but added that…

Benzinga · Mar 17, 2022

Fintech platform launched by Atom Bank co-founder secures £1.3m investment

Banker and entrepreneur Craig Iley is set to grow Business Finance Market (BFM) after the round by

Birmingham Post · Mar 1, 2022

EU's Michel: Debate on Ukraine EU membership will be held

There will be a debate about making Ukraine a member of the European Union, the bloc's chairman Charles Michel told French TV station BFM on Monday.

Reuters · Feb 28, 2022