The Latest Breaking News from France

French Fugitive 'The Fly' Extradited To Face Justice

French fugitive 'The Fly' extradited from Romania to face charges including murder and escape. International manhunt ends.

Top News · Feb 26, 2025

France calls for robust EU cooperation on immigration, deportations

France is spearheading efforts to enforce stricter migration policies across Europe, urging the European Union to collectively limit visa access to nations that refuse to repatriate their expelled nationals. The move follows a recent Islamist terrorist attack in Mulhouse, which has reignited debate over France’s immigration and deportation policies.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 26, 2025

From Mee to Barré: meet the unexpected stars of an enthralling Six Nations

Ellis Mee, who would not have registered with many before this tournament, has been one of the shining stars so far

The Guardian - UK · Feb 26, 2025

PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 26, 2025

Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.

Al Jazeera · Feb 26, 2025

2026 Tour de France to start with team time trial in Barcelona

19.7-kilometre test to use new ASO rules giving riders individual times

Cycling News · Feb 25, 2025

Hollyoaks Star’s Mom ‘Murdered by Husband in Staged Robbery'

Detectives are treating the deaths of British couple Andrew and Dawn Searle as a murder-suicide following what appears to be a botched staged burglary at their home in France.

The Fashion Central · Feb 25, 2025

France becomes second European country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

France became on Tuesday the second European country, after Belgium, to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes on its territory. Known as "puffs", MPs argued they are gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025

Air France vows to tackle sexual harassment after #MeToo revelations

An investigation has revealed that accusations of sexual harassment by Air France flight attendants against male crew members have been ignored. The airline now says it is determined to support victims, but aviation staff say it remains challenging for them to speak out.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 25, 2025

French fugitive 'The Fly' is being extradited from Romania to France, official says

An official in Romania says that the notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year is extradited to France from Romania, days after his arrest in Bucharest ended a nine-month international manhunt

The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2025