The Latest Breaking News from France

Conor McGregor's partner Dee Devlin 'so proud' of UFC star as couple party with social elite in France

Conor McGregor and Dee Devlin attended the Cannes Film Festival over the weekend

Irish Mirror · May 23, 2022

Spain, Portugal, Greece, Italy and France travel rules for holidaymakers

Everything you need to know

Belfast Live · May 23, 2022

France weather warning for UK holidaymakers as storms to batter 76 areas

As people flock abroad to make the most of relaxed coronavirus restrictions, France's meteorological services has issued storm warnings for much of the country

Glasgow Live · May 23, 2022

Ireland's rugby sevens men earn silver medal at World Series after final loss to Fiji

It was an historic achievement for the men's team while there was disappointment for the women's side in France

Irish Mirror · May 22, 2022

U.S. and France discuss how to support Finland and Sweden's bids to join NATO

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and France's new foreign minister Catherine Colonna discussed the NATO alliance including how best to support Finland and Sweden's membership bids in a call on Sunday, the U.S. State Department said in a statement.

Reuters · May 22, 2022

Veteran diplomat Catherine Colonna takes the helm at France's troubled foreign ministry

When French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled his new government this week, the list included known heavyweights, newcomers, and personalities from both the left and the right. Among them was career diplomat Catherine Colonna – a former ambassador to the UK and only the second woman to take up the foreign…

France 24 · May 22, 2022

Liverpool given transfer deadline as Real Madrid ‘make contact’ with Aurélien Tchouaméni

France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has been linked with a move away from Monaco after helping his team reach the Champions League, and there is interest from England and Spain

Daily Mirror · May 22, 2022

France Sees EU Membership for Ukraine in '15 or 20 Years'

A bid by Ukraine to join the European Union could not be finalized for “15 or 20 years,” France’s Europe minister said Sunday, pouring cold water on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s hopes for a quick entry in the wake of Russia’s military operation in his country. “We have to be…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 22, 2022

Government meets as France's new Solidarity Minister denies accusations of rape

The government of French Prime Minister, Elisabeth Borne, has been meeting for the first time. The newly appointed Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and Disabled People, Damien Abad, has been accused of raping two women – accusations he rejects.

Radio France Internationale · May 22, 2022

Newly appointed French minister denies rape accusations

Damien Abad, France's newly appointed minister for Solidarity and the Disabled, on Sunday strongly denied he had raped two women, following accusations published by the Mediapart website in an article based on interviews with the women.

Reuters · May 22, 2022