France launches nationwide petrol station inspections as fuel prices jump

France is set to carry out a blitz of petrol station inspections this week after a sharp rise in fuel prices sparked political anger and fears that retailers could exploit tensions in... Read more »

From war memorial to political fault line, the Paris Grand Mosque turns 100

The Grand Mosque of Paris marks its 100th anniversary this year, reviving debate over its political role and its place in French history. Built to honour Muslim soldiers who died in the... Read more »

France ramps up military aid to Lebanon as Macron calls for halt in attacks

France will strengthen its cooperation with the Lebanese Armed Forces and provide armoured transport vehicles along with operational and logistical support, President Emmanuel Macron has said, as Lebanon is pulled deeper into the war... Read more »

Top contemporary French artist Christian Boltanski dies aged 76

“He was sick. He was a private man who hid things as long as he could,” said Bernard Blistene, former director of the Pompidou Centre which hosted an exhibition of Boltanski’s work last... Read more »

Louvre thieves slipped away with seconds to spare, probe reveals

The thieves who stole crown jewels from the Louvre in October evaded police with just 30 seconds to spare due to avoidable security failures at the Paris museum, a damning investigation revealed... Read more »

French ex-senator found guilty of spiking MP’s drink to sexually assault her

A French court Tuesday found a former senator guilty of drugging a woman lawmaker with ecstasy with intent to sexually assault her, and sentenced him to four years in prison, of which... Read more »

French interior minister pledges tight security at rally for slain far-right activist

French police will be out in force at a weekend rally for a slain far-right activist, the interior minister said Friday, as the country seeks to contain anger over the fatal beating... Read more »

France’s Macron insists on diplomacy to solve conflict in Iran and Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron emerged from an emergency meeting of top politicians and advisors on Saturday night to insist on a diplomatic solution to the unfolding conflict in Iran and the  Middle... Read more »

France to trial equipping transport police with electric stun guns

France will equip several hundred security officers across its rail and metro networks with electric stun guns in a bid to better manage violent incidents.  Issued on: 20/02/2026 – 08:09 2 min... Read more »

French Senate backs New Caledonia reform, but consensus remains elusive

France’s Senate has approved a controversial constitutional reform aimed at reshaping the institutional future of New Caledonia, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle as the bill heads to the National... Read more »