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New Caledonia independence party suggests 'international mediation'

The question of the French Pacific region's constitutional future remains far from settled despite three referendums.

France

France’s Le Pen calls on her supporters to march against anti-Semitism

Is Marine Le Pen's attempt to appeal to Jewish voters a cynical ploy or an attempt to re-frame the controversial far-right party in modern politics?

Israel

France wants new international coalition to fight Hamas

From the suggestion to create an international coalition to fight Hamas to a warning to Iran, here's everything Emmanuel Macron said during his visit to Israel.

France

Marine Le Pen convicted of defamation against French NGO

Marine Le Pen was convicted of defamation against a French NGO helping migrants, Cimade, which she had accused of being accomplices to smugglers. She was ordered to pay €500 and sustain court costs.

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Over 600 kilos of cannabis seized at French-Spanish border

Police stopped a vehicle crossing the French-Spanish border which was carrying 603 kilos of cannabis as well as €38,000 in cash. They arrested the driver and another man they believed to be one of the organisers of a wider drug trafficking network.

France

Mélenchon condemned as 'enemy of the republic' over Israel remarks

France's leading hardline leftist has been accused of 'legitimising terrorism' since Hamas's violent attack on Israel.

France

'Blue night' in Corsica as 20 homes targeted by independence arsonists

The FLNC's overnight attacks came just ten days after a visit by French President Emmanuel Macron who offered Corsica "autonomy within the Republic."

Gabon

Gabon crisis is another challenge to France's African strategy

The depth and breadth of France's influence in its former African colonies makes it anything but a neutral player

France

Emmanuel Macron insists New Caledonia belongs to France out of choice

"New Caledonia is French because it has chosen to remain French," president told a 10,000-strong crowd

France

Macron threatens to cut off social media during protests

French president Emmanuel Macron claims that protesters are using Snapchat, TikTok, and Telegram to film violent events and organise illegal gatherings.

Europe News

Man behind fundraiser for policeman who shot Nahel blames family

Euronews spoke to Jean Messiha, the man behind the controversial crowdfunding campaign in support of the police officer who shot Nahel dead last week.

Culture news

Is France's new right-wing dating app for 'patriots' even romantic?

A new dating app for right-wingers only is a sign of how far-right ideology is becoming increasingly mainstream in France, an expert tells Euronews.

Culture news

France’s Nupes party seeks to regulate cinema ticket prices

As rates soar, a proposed cap on cinema ticket prices could revitalize cinemas and their role as "a people's agora,” one French MP states.

Climate

Is the EU the only place on Earth that has reduced its emissions?

French President Emmanuel Macron believes the 27 member bloc has already done more than other major economies to reduce emissions. Is it true?

Culture news

Senior French politician’s latest novel mocked for its erotic content

France may be burning but Minister of Economy Bruno Le Maire’s loins are too…

French Polynesia

French Polynesia votes for pro-independence bloc in historic elections

The Tavini huiraatira party is set to make Moetai Brotherson president of the new government on 10 May.

Culture news

French feminist politician faces criticism for posing on Playboy cover

After strong criticism from the prime minister, France's government appears to be softening its position on the Playboy interview.

Euronews Witness

Why are so many young French people fighting Macron’s pension reforms?

Since French president Emmanuel Macron announced his plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 in January, anti-reform demonstrations have swept across France. And young people have increasingly been on the frontline

France

French fishermen block ports amid "survival threat"

French fishermen block ports as they say new fishing bans to save trapped dolphins will affect their survival.

France

Bordeaux town hall set ablaze as French pension reform unrest grows

The building, where King Charles III is set to be received next week, was set on fire Thursday evening.