‘Delicious seafood served with charm and ice-cold white wine’: readers’ favourite restaurants in France From a hidden gem in Nice to a rustic revelation in Beaujolais and a bargain bistro in Brittany The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron gives a shout-out to Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 on Instagram: 'You are a shining example of French audacity and creativity' Macron congratulated Sandfall Interactive for making "one of the best-rated games in history." PC Gamer · May 1, 2025
Why are relations between Algeria and France so bad? Arguments after the kidnapping in France of an Algerian government critic reopen old wounds. Al Jazeera · May 1, 2025
300,000 Rally Across France For May 1, Union Says Rallies across France for International Workers' Day drew more than 300,000 on Thursday, including 100,000 in Paris, the CGT trade union told AFP. The authorities were yet to give a figure for the May Day marches' turnout. International Business Times · May 1, 2025
France to compensate more Harki families for mistreatment after Algerian War France has recognised additional sites at which Harkis – Muslims who fought alongside the French during the Algerian War – faced harsh living conditions following Algeria's independence. While the move will allow up to 6,000 more Harkis and their descendants to claim compensation, groups representing the victims say it doesn't… Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2025
France warns of ‘chaos’ if New Caledonia independence deal not reached French Overseas Minister Manuel Valls has launched a third round of talks between pro and anti-independence groups in New Caledonia. Amid deepening divisions over last year's unrest, he warned that further chaos could be in store if all parties don't shoulder their responsibilities. Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2025
Safety at work: Which EU countries have the most workplace deaths and injuries? As Labour Day is celebrated, Eurostat figures show that accidents at work decreased by 5% between 2017 and 2022. However, more than a third of European countries no longer meet the standard of one labour inspector per 10,000 workers. Euronews · May 1, 2025
South Africa’s shift from coal to renewables: how it’s going Just over 74% of South Africa’s electricity still comes from burning coal. In 2021, the country negotiated the Just Energy Transition Partnership with Germany, the UK, France, the US and the European Union. They committed to providing South Africa with US$8.5 billion (R157 billion) to move away from coal to… The Conversation · May 1, 2025
This New Scooter Looks Stylish and Practical, But Has a Very Weird Name In many parts of the world like Italy, France, the Philippines, and Vietnam, scooters are more than just a mode of transportation. They’re a part of everyday life. In dense cities where traffic never sleeps and parking is a daily battle, having something small, nimble, and fuel-efficient isn’t just convenient,… RideApart · May 1, 2025
Pictured: British mother murdered in 'frenzied' attack in France's Dordogne as police confirm details of 'frenzied' attack Karen Carter’s body was found outside a property she owned and rented out in the village of Trémolat, in the Dordogne Evening Standard · May 1, 2025
UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition, David Lammy confirms The UK is in talks with France over the recognition of a Palestinian state, David Lammy has confirmed The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2025
Tesla Sales Plunge Further In France, Down 59% In April French car body PFA, which compared registration figures from April with the same month last year, also said that since the beginning of 2025, there were 7,556 Tesla registrations in France, 44 percent lower than for the same period in 2024. International Business Times · May 1, 2025
France to help Israel fight wildfires raging near Jerusalem France is sending a firefighting plane to help Israel control wildfires burning west of Jerusalem. The fires have spread quickly due to strong winds and extreme heat, forcing evacuations and putting emergency services on high alert. Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2025
Protests, picnics and politics as France marks fraught May Day France is preparing for large May Day demonstrations on Thursday, as a political row deepens over which businesses should be allowed to open on the country’s most symbolic public holiday. Radio France Internationale · May 1, 2025
The Independent UK · May 1, 2025 Decorated 2,300-year-old Celtic sword with swastikas unearthed in France Necropolis can be compared to well-known sites in Champagne, researchers say
Motorsport · Apr 30, 2025 Jenson Button’s wife reveals London thief stole $333,000 worth of valuables Jenson Button's wife, Brittny Button, was targeted by a thief in London following a romantic Valentine’s Day getaway with the former F1 driver. The model’s Goyard suitcase, which contained more than $333,000 worth of handbags, jewelry and sentimental items, was swiped outside London’s St Pancras station in February. She told…
LiveScience · Apr 30, 2025 2,300-year-old sword with swastikas unearthed at necropolis in France A Celtic burial site from the Second Iron Age in France contains two rare, well-preserved swords.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025 Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition Two permanent members of UN security council could make move at conference in June on two-state solution
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025 ‘No one knew what to do’: power cuts bring chaos, connection and revaluation of digital dependency People share their experiences of Monday’s massive power outage across Spain, Portugal and parts of France that upended modern life
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 Oui, chef! ‘Carême’ introduces world’s first (sexy) celebrity chef, a Napoleonic-era kitchen god Think “The Bear,” translated to Napoleonic-era France
The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025 France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism
Euronews · Apr 30, 2025 Spanish power cut highlights fundamental weakness in EU power grid While the precise sequence of events that led to the catastrophic power outages across the Iberian peninsula has yet to be established, the events have highlighted the urgency of bolstering Europe’s power grid.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025 Muslim worshipper's murder in mosque raises concern over Islamophobia in France The fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshiper in a mosque in southern France has sparked controversy over the handling of Islamophobic crimes, with Muslim leaders and the victim's family criticising what they consider to be a delayed and inadequate government response. MPs held a minute's silence for the young victim…
Radio France Internationale · Apr 30, 2025 France plans new fee on cheap Chinese goods sold online France says it wants to introduce a handling fee on low-value packages shipped by non-EU online retailers, in a move aimed at tackling the flood of cheap products from China.
Euronews · Apr 30, 2025 France accuses Russian intelligence of spate of high-profile cyberattacks Paris said Russian military intelligence has attacked a dozen French entities since 2021, and also targeted Emmanuel Macron's election campaign in 2017.