The Latest Breaking News from France

France has not had a mandatory military service for nearly three decades. Today, as Russia multiplies its threats on the edge of Europe, the country is considering how to boost its military capacity – and that includes growing the armed forces. As a new, voluntary military service aims to recruit…

Three different groups of martyrs are beatified in this way.

Strict culling rules ignite nationwide anger as cases of the deadly outbreak of lumpy skin disease, which cannot be passed on to humans, surge in the southwest of the country

Mutations thought to be spreading flu faster and earlier, with vaccines less effective than hoped

Rédoine Faïd somehow had the whole of France cheering him on with his bold escape strategy.

French farmers stepped up their campaign against agricultural policy and animal health rules this week, with protests in south-western France highlighting growing anger over the compulsory slaughter of cattle following outbreaks of lumpy skin disease.

We go inside the factory which features 100-year-old machines, steam power, and a delightful cafeteria

Some of the World Cup’s most stunning results have sparked trauma among nations.

When 25-year-old independent journalist Anna Margueritat covered the Pelicot mass rape trial in the south of France last year, she drew on her own experience as a victim of sexual violence – and in doing so, found a new strength.