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14-year-old model reignites underage catwalk controversy

Pre-makeup and hair, 14-year-old Sofia Mechetner looks her age as she prepares to hit the catwalk to show off Dior’s 2016 spring-summer collection in

09/10/2015

Economy

French industrial production rises, eurozone rivals suffer falls

Industrial production in France achieved its biggest monthly rise for two years in August, in contrast with slumps in other large eurozone countries

09/10/2015

France

Paris refuse collection strike ends after four days

The big clean up of Paris streets is set to begin. The four-day strike by municipal refuse collectors has ended. The walk-out was by members of the

08/10/2015

France

France launches campaign against jihadist brainwashing

To stop young people from leaving France to join jihadist groups in Syria or Iraq, the French government has launched a campaign of television spots

08/10/2015

France

Rubbish lines streets in Paris as refuse collectors strike enters fourth day

Rubbish is piled high on streets in Paris as negotiations to end a four-day strike by refuse collectors in the French capital is deadlocked. The

08/10/2015

Business Line

Business Line: Air France in turmoil, Twitter returns to its roots

The Air France crisis – graphically illustrated by physical assaults on two directors apparently by staff members angry over restructuring plans –

07/10/2015

Economy

Air France denies it plans '5,000 extra job cuts'

Air France has denied reports that it has plans to cut a further 5,000 jobs on top of the nearly 3,000 posts it has confirmed will go. The satirical

07/10/2015

Culture news

All aboard for Lagerfeld's Chanel show at Paris Fashion Week

Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld recreated an airport departure lounge at Paris’ Grand Palais for his latest Spring-Summer collection. The

07/10/2015

Business Series

The X-Files are back but the truth is still out there

06/10/2015

France

Air France violence a 'national embarrassment'

France’s political leaders say violence by workers of the country’s flag carrier Air France is a national embarrassment that reinforces the very

06/10/2015

France

Air France violence puts spotlight on airline's performance

The health and performance of Air France have come under particular scrutiny following Monday’s violent protest. This year the airline has reported

06/10/2015

France

France vs The Boss

French workers have a history of making heads roll from the boardroom.

06/10/2015

France

France tries to repair its image abroad after violent Air France confrontation

The French President says scenes of Air France workers attacking managers at Charles de Gaulle airport are unacceptable. Francois Hollande fears the

06/10/2015

No Comment

Angry employees of Air France attack directors of the company

06/10/2015

France

Nuclear energy on agenda during French PM's trip to Japan

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls rounded off a three-day visit to Japan with bilateral talks on the nuclear sector. It follows an announcement in

06/10/2015

Economy

Air France bosses' shirts ripped off over jobs loss plan

Confirmation by Air France that it plans to cut 2,900 jobs prompted a violent reaction from part of the workforce. A meeting of the works council

05/10/2015

Culture news

Rihanna pretty in pink at Paris Fashion Week Dior show

The face of Dior, pop singer Rihanna, appeared pretty in pink in a beautiful oversized coat-dress at the opening of the French fashion brand’s 2016

05/10/2015

Economy

Air France directors physically attacked after jobs loss plan confirmed

Confirmation by Air France that it plans to cut 2,900 jobs prompted a violent reaction from part of the workforce. A meeting of the works council

05/10/2015

France

French Riviera declared 'disaster zone' after deadly flash floods

A major stretch of the French Riviera has been declared a natural disaster zone after torential rain caused catastrophic flooding. Towns such as

05/10/2015

France

Turkish president accused of electioneering on foreign trip

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been accused by opponents of electioneering at an anti-terror rally in Strasbourg. President Erdogan is

04/10/2015

Sport

Frankie Dettori wins Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on Golden Horn

Golden Horn, ridden by Frankie Dettori, won the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday, denying French filly Treve a record third victory at Longchamp

04/10/2015

Sport

Latvala claims his third win of the season

With Sebastien Ogier already crowned world champion, there is nothing at stake but pride for the three final stages of the World Rally Championship

04/10/2015

France

Flash floods in France leave a trail of death and destruction

France has been left in shock after the deaths of at least 16 people in flash floods on the Riviera coast. There is a warning the death toll may

04/10/2015

France

#inondations: French president visits flood-hit region

The French President flew straight to the stricken region by helicopter to show his solidarity with those affected by the flooding. 750 firefighters

04/10/2015

France

At least 16 die in French floods

Officials now say at least 16 people have died in catastrophic flooding on the French Riviera. Prime Minister Francois Hollande confirmed the news as

04/10/2015

France

Several reported dead and missing after severe floods in southern France

It is reported at least 10 people have died and six are missing after violent storms led to severe flooding on the French Riviera. Torrents of water

04/10/2015