The Latest Breaking News from France

Wildcat Channel Tunnel Strike Blocks France-UK Train Travel

A strike by workers operating the Channel tunnel blocked train travel Thursday between Britain and France, leaving thousands of pre-Christmas travellers as well as freight traffic stranded.

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

Gaza aid, fight against terror on menu for Macron's Christmas visit to Jordan

French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting an air base in Jordan this week to mark the holidays with French forces deployed abroad. As well as reiterating France's commitment to fighting terrorism, he is also expected to highlight French humanitarian efforts for civilians caught up in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023

Train travel resumes between France and UK after surprise strike ends

A wildcat strike Thursday by staff at Eurotunnel, which links Britain and the European continent and paralyzed dozens of Eurostar trains, ended some six hours after it began, Eurotunnel announced. It promised a gradual return to service.

France 24 · Dec 21, 2023

French drugmaker Servier ordered to pay $471m over Mediator scandal

France's Servier laboratories group, which marketed Mediator – a drug used as an appetite suppressant and accused of causing serious cardiovascular damage – has been fined more than €7 million on appeal and ordered to repay more than €415 million to social security bodies and insurance companies.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023

Macron says new law will protect France from its 'immigration problem'

The French president, Emmanuel Macron, has defended a new immigration law that has split his party and sparked the resignation of his health minister, describing it as a necessary "shield".

Radio France Internationale · Dec 21, 2023

Outrage as Emmanuel Macron says Gérard Depardieu is target of ‘manhunt’

Feminists and politicians on left condemn French president’s praise of actor as sending ‘massive support’ to man being investigated for rape

The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023

Celine Berthon Made France's First Woman Spy Agency Chief

France appointed its first woman domestic intelligence chief Wednesday, with top police officer Celine Berthon stepping up to head the General Directorate for Internal Security (DGSI).

International Business Times · Dec 21, 2023

What are the controversial immigration reforms adopted by France?

A contentious package of immigration reforms designed to toughen certain conditions for foreigners living in or moving to France has now passed both houses of the French parliament, thanks to the support of the far right. The legislation has changed considerably since it was first proposed by President Emmanuel Macron's…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 20, 2023

Le Pen's breakout moment? French government split by far-right backing of immigration bill

Are we at a turning point in French politics? Emmanuel Macron's ruling party is in crisis after the far right threw its weight behind an immigration bill stiffened after a parliamentary compromise. The government insists it had the votes without Marine Le Pen's party, but there's more than one way…

France 24 · Dec 20, 2023

French TV star Patrick Poivre d'Arvor faces preliminary rape charge as women accuse him of sexual misconduct

Patrick Poivre d'Arvor denies any wrongdoing and has sued 16 of his accusers

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2023