The Latest Breaking News from France

France officially requests Indonesia to transfer death row prisoner Serge Atlaoui

The French national has been held in Indonesia on drug charges as the authorities accused him of being a ‘chemist’

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

France asks Indonesia repatriation of death row inmate Sergei Atlaoui

France officially requested Indonesia to transfer a French death row inmate imprisoned on drugs charges since 2005, a senior Indonesian minister said on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 28, 2024

James Denton 'destroyed' both knees on Dancing With The Stars France

James Denton has revealed he is "still paying" for his stint on France's version of 'Dancing with the Stars' after injuring both of his knees.

BANG Premier · Dec 28, 2024

Tables turned as Comoros offers lifeline to Mayotte's cyclone survivors

Volunteers in the Comoros islands are working around the clock to support survivors fleeing Cyclone Chido in Mayotte as political tensions simmer between France and the Comoros over migration.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2024

Senegal announces closure of all foreign military bases as it cuts ties to ex-colonial power France

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has announced the closure of all foreign military bases without setting a timeline for the exit of foreign troops

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

French hands over first military base as part of withdrawal from Chad

Chadian authorities were on Friday in full control of the Faya-Largeau base after French military chiefs officially handed over the northern compound – marking another step in France’s complete withdrawal from Chad.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 27, 2024

ECB faces tough task after flip in fortunes for eurozone economies

Economists say EU countries hardest hit by 2010s debt crisis now in stronger position than France and Germany

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

Eurostar security made us leave our e-bike battery behind in Paris

We travelled with our folding e-bike for a cycling holiday in France with no problems on the way out, but on return it was not allowed on the train

The Guardian - UK · Dec 27, 2024

McDonald's introduces 10 new items on average in each European market

Given its place in U.S. culture, McDonald’s European success might surprise some. But it's a product of the giant's deliberately curated local menus.

Fortune · Dec 27, 2024

Julia Child’s France, pig slaughter in Portugal and a culinary detective: 5 delicious food writing classics

Summer holidays are traditionally a time of celebration and feasting. So, as our minds turn to food and our stomachs rumble, why not read about it?

The Conversation · Dec 26, 2024