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Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Love Letters' - A portrait of queer motherhood

Alice Douard's first feature film is a funny, necessary and heartwarming story of both romantic and maternal love.

28/11/2025

France

Macron announces French voluntary military service from next summer

France will launch a voluntary military service programme for 18 and 19-year-olds in 2026, aiming to enrol 3,000 participants initially and up to 50,000 by 2035, the French president announced on Thursday.

27/11/2025

The Cube

Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her killing, but there's no proof

Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead.

27/11/2025

France

France detains three for suspected Russian espionage activities

French authorities have detained three people for allegedly working for Russian security services and conducting economic espionage under the guise of running a humanitarian organisation.

27/11/2025

France

Two inmates escape French prison using drone-delivered saw blades

Two inmates escaped from Dijon prison after receiving blades via drone, according to authorities. One is under investigation for attempted murder, and both are considered dangerous.

27/11/2025

France

France's top court upholds Sarkozy's conviction in Bygmalion case

This decision is another blow to the former president's reputation and legacy, just two weeks after his release from prison pending an appeal in another campaign financing case.

26/11/2025

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Protest in Paris denounces rise in femicides across France

Hundreds gathered outside the Panthéon to denounce rising femicides in France, unfurling banners and torchlit displays demanding stronger government action.

26/11/2025

France

Protesters demand action as France faces rising gender-based violence

Protesters highlighted gaps in France’s domestic violence response amid alarming new statistics.

26/11/2025

France

Macron seeks to reassure France over voluntary military service plans

The French president's comments came ahead of a videoconference meeting of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, during which he is expected to discuss the US-proposed peace plan.

25/11/2025

Culture news

Four more suspects arrested over Louvre heist, Paris prosecutors say

Two men and two women from the Paris region have been taken into custody in connection with the theft at the Louvre last month, prosecutors said.

25/11/2025

Green News

Why hundreds of road signs in France have been decorated with ‘flames’

Flames have been glued to a number of road signs and billboards across France, as activists beg ‘stop climate sabotage’.

25/11/2025

France

France's Sorbonne suspends lecture after antisemitic remarks on screen

The university said around 100 students and six lecturers were exposed to "explicitly racist remarks and Nazi apologia" during the course.

25/11/2025

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Thousands march in Marseille to denounce drug violence after killing of activist's brother

Thousands of people marched Saturday in the French southern port city of Marseille to denounce drug trafficking after the killing last week of an activist's brother shocked the country.

24/11/2025

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Midnight tastings mark Beaujolais Nouveau celebrations in France

France marked the release of Beaujolais Nouveau at midnight, drawing crowds to bars and celebrating a long-standing tradition around the young red wine.

21/11/2025

France

Minister backs army chief over warning France must accept sacrifices

General Fabien Mandon urged France to understand losses might be necessary to protect national security, warning of a potential confrontation with Russia by 2030.

21/11/2025

Tech News

Keeping talent is Europe’s biggest AI challenge, warns H Company CEO

The French AI startup’s Gautier Cloix told Euronews Next that while Europe can't compete with US giants on large language models, he believes the continent can succeed with AI agents.

21/11/2025

Culture news

French court blocks foreign purchase of 17th century calculator

A French court has blocked the export and foreign purchase of a 17th century arithmetic machine invented by Blaise Pascal to help ease the laborious task of calculating taxes.

20/11/2025

France

Exclusive: France trains air force for war scenario in TARANIS drill

Pilots, technicians and support teams rehearse the types of operations France may be called upon to conduct in a rapidly deteriorating international security landscape.

20/11/2025

France

Toulouse FC's Dønnum investigated for alleged racist gesture

The Le Havre coach told French broadcaster Ligue 1+ that he thought Dønnum made a racist gesture with his hand towards a black player after they argued.

20/11/2025

France

Blackout in Paris left 55,000 homes without power, media report

A power outage hit Paris and Hauts-de-Seine, leaving 55,000 homes without electricity. Traffic lights and trains were also disrupted.

20/11/2025

Business

Nestlé sticks with water branding as French court rejects legal case

A court has ruled in favour of Nestlé’s Perrier after a French consumer group claimed the company mislabelled its natural mineral water.

19/11/2025

France

Louvre to set up new cameras and anti-intrusion systems, director says

In the 19 October heist, it took thieves less than eight minutes to force their way through a window with the help of a freight lift and steal jewels worth €88 million.

19/11/2025

Travel News

France targets unruly air passengers with hefty fines and travel bans

France is taking "decisive and effective” action to tackle unruly behaviour on flights with a new set of sanctions.

19/11/2025

France

France probes Vinted over alleged underage access to adult content

France’s child protection chief demanded probe into second-hand clothes platform Vinted after ads were found redirecting users to adult websites.

18/11/2025

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French ski resort starts early artificial snowmaking ahead of winter

A ski resort in France’s Auvergne region is producing artificial snow weeks ahead of winter in a bid to secure the season despite warm temperatures and environmental concerns.

17/11/2025

Space

French sports brand Decathlon designs Europe’s next space suit

The popular French sports gear company Decathlon has designed a new suit for European astronauts to wear in orbit. The prototype will be tested on the ISS next year.

17/11/2025