Elections everywhere are increasingly affected by disinformation campaigns, and this year’s French municipal elections are no exception, with watchdogs identifying fake campaign websites. However, their local nature may offer them some protection... Read more »

President Emmanuel Macron announced on Wednesday that France’s next aircraft carrier will be named France Libre, as the country seeks to reinforce its standing as a major maritime power. Issued on: 18/03/2026... Read more »

Voters cast their ballots on Sunday in the second round of elections that will decide who runs France’s biggest cities. Beyond selecting local mayors and councillors, the polls could give clues which... Read more »

Nine CRS officers were sentenced on Tuesday to suspended prison terms ranging from six to 24 months for beating “yellow vest” protesters in a fast-food restaurant in Paris in 2018. Issued on:... Read more »

When European Space Agency astronaut Luca Parmitano commanded the International Space Station in 2019, Christina Koch was his flight engineer. The two spent six months together in orbit before returning to Earth... Read more »

French President Emmanuel Macron has ruled out any immediate French military involvement in securing the Strait of Hormuz, insisting that Paris will not take part in operations while active bombardments continue in... Read more »

The world-famous Michelin guide unveiled its 2026 list of the best French restaurants at a ceremony on Monday evening, hailing 62 newly starred chefs. Les Morainières, in Savoie, was the only restaurant... Read more »

The appeal trial over alleged Libyan funding of former French president Nicolas Sarkozy’s 2007 presidential campaign – which opened on Monday in Paris – centres on claims that funds were tied to... Read more »

France’s municipal elections will reshape leadership in all of its 34,875 communes. While the final results won’t be known until 22 March after the second round, we do already know that half... Read more »