France

Nature

Why is Paris seeking legal personhood status for the River Seine?

Meanwhile, people will be allowed to swim in the Seine's cleaner waters in a month’s time.

05/06/2025

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D-Day veterans return to Normandy to honour the fallen 81 years on

On the shores of Normandy, where Allied forces landed 81 years ago, a small group of World War II veterans gathered to remember those who never came home.

05/06/2025

France

Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism probe

Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday.

04/06/2025

France

Pornhub suspends access in France in protest over age verification law

Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures.

04/06/2025

Europe News

France leads crackdown on #SkinnyTok while Brussels plays catch-up

The move comes as European countries sound the alarm on TikTok’s impact on youth mental health. Experts warn the app still hosts dangerous content under different hashtags.

04/06/2025

Europe News

French officer faces murder trial for killing of teenager in 2023

The shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer sparked a wave of violent riots across France.

03/06/2025

Europe News

France eyes stricter laws for attacks on police after PSG win riots

The remarks come in the wake of nationwide riots and hundreds of arrests after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win.

03/06/2025

Tech News

French start-up H Company releases new AI agents 'cheaper' than rivals

H Company's CEO and co-founder spoke with Euronews Next about the new models, why humans will have the final say, and the future of AI.

03/06/2025

Europe News

France arrests three people over attacks on Jewish sites in Paris

The three suspects behind the apparent antisemitic vandalism are Serbian nationals who were reportedly apprehended while trying to leave France.

03/06/2025

Culture news

Sexual harassment trial opens in France for former Ubisoft bosses

Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen as a landmark #MeToo moment in the male-dominated video game publishing industry.

02/06/2025

Europe News

Hundreds arrested as clashes continue around PSG's league victory

The winners of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-Élysées, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police.

02/06/2025

France

Netanyahu criticises Macron over attacks on Jewish sites in Paris

The Israeli PM's reaction came after several locations were sprayed with green paint early on Saturday in the French capital's 20th arrondissement.

02/06/2025

Europe News

Macron welcomes PSG to Elysee palace to celebrate Champions League win

The winner of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and head to France's most famous avenue, the Champs-Élysées, which overnight Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with police.

02/06/2025

France

Emmanuel Macron on 'crusade against the Jewish state,' Israel says

During a three-hour televised interview earlier in May, Macron said Europe should consider sanctioning Israel over the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where hundreds of thousands are thought to be now facing starvation.

30/05/2025

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Music experiment at French zoo aims to improve animal behaviour

At Branféré Zoo, music is being used in a behavioural study to see if it helps animals socialise or reduces aggression. Sessions last seven minutes.

30/05/2025

Travel News

More than 1 million people took a night train trip in France in 2024

While these soaring passenger numbers should be a positive sign, France’s limited fleet of trains can’t cope with the demand.

30/05/2025

Europe News

French court to rule on 25 suspects in crypto kidnapping attempts

Twenty-five suspects in two kidnapping attempts linked to the cryptocurrency world, including the family of Paymium CEO Pierre Noizat, face a Paris court on Friday.

30/05/2025

Europe News

France to enact smoking ban in public spaces with children from 1 July

A breach of the ban — which is part of France's wider National Tobacco Control Programme, announced in November 2023 — could be punishable with a €135 fine.

30/05/2025

Europe News

French paedophile former surgeon sentenced to 20 years in prison

Joël Le Scouarnec received the maximum sentence for multiple rapes and sexual assaults on minors.

28/05/2025

Lifestyle

Stars shine at French château as Louis Vuitton unveils new collection

Louis Vuitton unveiled its Cruise 2025 collection in front of a star-studded audience inside a medieval castle, blending regal silhouettes with futuristic flair.

28/05/2025

EuroVerify

No, Israel isn't planning to take over a French holy site

France owns four heritage sites in Jerusalem, under a treaty known as the Fischer-Chauvel agreement, in addition to other religious sites.

28/05/2025

France

France's National Assembly backs assisted dying bill on first reading

The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months.

27/05/2025

Europe News

French police detain twenty suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

The arrests on Monday and Tuesday follow French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau's vow to ensure the safety of crypto industry leaders and their families.

27/05/2025

Europe News

French farmers protest as parliament clashes over agriculture bill

The proposed law reflects a broader shift across several EU countries to ease environmental regulations, as farmers continue to battle surging prices and a cost-of-living crisis.

27/05/2025

Lifestyle

The 14 most stunning, talked-about looks from the Cannes Film Festival

From Alexander Skarsgård’s daring leather boots to Elle Fanning’s spellbinding crystal-embellished gown, here are some of the standout looks from this year’s festival.

26/05/2025

Europe News

Anarchist groups claim responsibility for Cannes and Nice blackouts

Nearly 45,000 homes were temporarily without electricity on Saturday night after a fire was started at an electrical transformer in western Nice.

26/05/2025