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France elections: How likely is a far-right victory?  France is voting in the second and final round of parliamentary elections today and the second-largest EU…

France’s overseas territories launch elections in the most important elections in France for a decade. Voting got underway in France’s overseas territories Saturday in high-stakes…

French voters are embracing democracy the turnout estimated at 65.5% in French elections. French voters are casting their ballots Sunday in the first stage of…

France election 2024: Far right France election results – Le Pen’s National Rally party looks to make history France is voting in a parliamentary election…

William Saliba trained on his own on Wednesday due to ‘muscular pain’, as France were dealt more injury issues ahead of their next Euro 2024…

William Saliba hailed N’Golo Kante after his impressive performance in France’s 1-0 victory over Austria at Euro 2024. France secured a win in their Group…

During his visit to police headquarters in the capital, Nouméa, on Thursday, President Macron acknowledged the challenging days and weeks ahead but assured that Paris would “go until the end” to restore order.

The unrest began last week following a decision by lawmakers in Paris to permit more French residents to vote in local elections, a change that indigenous leaders claim will diminish the political influence of native people.

Months after the disappearance of toddler Emile Soleil, a hiker stumbled upon some of his bones in an area previously explored.

French investigators have located the remains of a toddler who disappeared in 2023, a case that deeply affected the nation. A prosecutor stated on Sunday that investigators are now focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.

France’s prime minister has announced that a teenage girl will face legal action from the state for falsely accusing her headteacher of assaulting her during a heated altercation regarding her wearing of an Islamic head-covering.

In France’s largest cyberbullying case yet, 28 people have been sent to jail for up to 18 months for harassing an influencer. The judges found them guilty of harassing Magali Berdah, prompted by a campaign led by the French rapper Booba against “thieving influencers.”

The top division of French football, Ligue 1, looks set to be rebranded as McDonald’s from the 2024/25 season onwards.

The French parliament has enshrined abortion officially as a constitutional right during a momentous joint session held at the Palace of Versailles.

President Emmanuel Macron hailed the decision as a source of “French pride” that had sent a “universal message”.

The 30-year-old, a World Cup winner with France, failed doping test due to elevated levels of testosterone in August last year while playing for current club Juventus.

Two French naval vessels and a helicopter were deployed. The other passengers on board were taken to safety. 

Abortion has been legal in France since 1974 but pressure has grown to further cement it in law. 

Macron caused a stir among EU members but the rest of the EU don’t agree as Ministers down play attacking Russia!

Tractors block major roads in Europe as farmers begin ‘siege of Paris’ French farmers are strategically deploying hundreds of tractors to start a major road…

France’s Constitutional Council on Thursday rejected several measures in a divisive new immigration law that critics call inhumane, in a new blow to President Emmanuel Macron and his government.

A group of French farmers protested near the headquarters of the European Parliament in Brussels on Wednesday.

French farmers have engaged in a standoff with the government to express anger over a perceived lack of respect, rising costs and suffocating EU regulation. Prime Minister Gabriel Attal seeks to calm the protesters while the far-right National Rally hopes to take advantage of their anger, just five months before the European elections.

Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of cities across France on Sunday to call on President Emmanuel Macron not to sign into law tough new legislation on immigration that they say bears the footprint of the far right and betrays French values. 

France’s controversial new culture minister, Rachida Dati on Wednesday said she plans to run for Paris mayor in 2026, only days after joining President Emmanuel Macron’s reshuffled government. Dati’s arrival was the biggest surprise in last week’s cabinet shake-up that saw 34-year-old Gabriel Attal take over as prime minister.