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Two suspects in Louvre heist 'partially' admit guilt, prosecutor says

Experts fear the stolen pieces may already have been broken down and the stones recut to conceal where they actually came from.

29/10/2025

France

Brigitte Macron harassment trial opens debate on free speech in France

Defendants claim freedom of expression as prosecutors denounce a years-long cyber-harassment rooted in a hoax.

29/10/2025

France

French senators criticise Louvre's security after jewellery heist

A delegation of senators visited the Paris museum and said that its security was "not in line" with modern standards.

28/10/2025

France

Ten on trial for harassing French First Lady Brigitte Macron online

Ten people face trial for cyber-harassing Brigitte Macron with false claims about her gender, facing up to three years in prison and €45,000 fines.

27/10/2025

Culture news

Louvre robbery: Two suspects arrested, Paris prosecutor says

It took the French police almost a week to make their first arrests in connection with the investigation into the theft of the jewels of the French sovereigns from the Apollo Gallery.

26/10/2025

Destinations

I skied with eagles at one of France’s most sustainable Alpine resorts

In the French Alps, some resorts offer skiers more than just scenic slopes.

25/10/2025

The Cube

How did prisoners film Sarkozy's cell, despite phone ban in prisons?

Footage of Nicolas Sarkozy being taunted by fellow inmates inside Paris' prison de la Santé has gone viral on social media, sparking a public controversy and a debate about prisoners' access to mobile phones.

24/10/2025

France

First woman in France sentenced to life without parole for murder

The case sent shockwaves through France and reignited a heated debate over the country's immigration policies.

24/10/2025

France

Three La Santé inmates in custody after Sarkozy taunted in French jail

Three inmates at La Santé prison in Paris were placed in special custody over their involvement in jeers and heckles lobbed at Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a jail sentence there.

23/10/2025

The Cube

French left-wing politician accused of concealing luxury watch on TV

Argentina's radical right-wing President Javier Milei has fuelled online claims alleging that Louis Boyard, a politician from the far-left France Unbowed party, removed his luxury watch before a TV interview. However, these claims are misleading.

23/10/2025

Culture news

Louvre director calls for in-house police station to protect museum

At a Senate hearing, Louvre director Laurence des Cars detailed failures in the Paris museum's security and also confirmed that she had offered to resign but the move was rejected by Culture Minister Rachida Dati.

23/10/2025

France

France's Sarkozy to have permanent police protection in prison

French interior minister says the ex-president will have two police officers stationed in neighbouring cells around the clock for his security.

22/10/2025

Culture news

Louvre reopens as its director prepares for parliamentary questions

The Paris Louvre reopens on Wednesday after the daring theft from the most visited museum in the world. Its director Laurence des Cars is facing questions from a parliamentary culture committee scrutinising security failures.

22/10/2025

Culture news

French Culture Minister denies security failure over Louvre heist

Dominique Buffin, the head of security at the Louvre, the world's most visited museum, is facing calls to resign as the hunt continues for the gang of four thieves who carried out what's been dubbed the 'heist of the decade'.

21/10/2025

France

Former president behind bars: France grapples with Sarkozy’s jailing

The unprecedented jailing of a former head of state exposed deep divisions over justice and the legacy of Nicolas Sarkozy’s years in power.

21/10/2025

No Comment

Storm wreaks havoc in Paris suburbs, leaving trail of destruction

A powerful storm struck the Val-d’Oise region, northwest of Paris, on Monday evening, leaving one person dead and nine others injured after violent winds caused three cranes to collapse in the town of Ermont.

21/10/2025

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Nicolas Sarkozy begins prison sentence over fraud case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy left his Paris home on Tuesday morning to begin serving his prison sentence at La Santé, nearly a month after being convicted of fraud linked to alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 election campaign.

21/10/2025

Health news

France raises bird flu alert to 'high' risk for poultry farms

The decree triggers additional surveillance and prevention efforts to keep bird flu from spreading.

21/10/2025

France

Former French President Sarkozy starts jail sentence in Paris prison

Nicolas Sarkozy begins a five-year prison sentence in La Santé. He maintains his innocence and vows to fight the decision.

21/10/2025

France

Sarkozy received by Macron before prison term starts on Tuesday

A Paris court found Sarkozy guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection with the alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 presidential campaign and setenced him to five years in prison.

20/10/2025

No Comment

Louvre remains closed after daring daylight robbery shocks Paris

People queued outside the Louvre Museum in Paris on Monday, hoping it would reopen a day after a daring daylight robbery forced its closure.

20/10/2025

Culture news

Paris Louvre museum to remain shut as police seek 'audacious' thieves

The theft, the first significant robbery at the Louvre since 1998, has captured international attention and reignited debate over security measures taken to ensure the protection of France’s cultural heritage.

20/10/2025

Business

L’Oréal seals €4bn deal for Kering’s entire luxury beauty portfolio

In a move set to reshape the global beauty landscape, L’Oréal will take over Kering’s complete beauty portfolio, from Creed niche fragrances to Gucci makeup products.

20/10/2025

Markets

French bond prices decline after unexpected S&P downgrade

After a surprise downgrade from S&P Global Ratings on Friday, French bond yields jumped and prices declined, reflective of the increased risk felt by investors.

20/10/2025

Culture news

Jewels of 'inestimable' value stolen from Louvre museum in Paris

France's Interior Ministry said that around 9.30am several intruders forced open a window, stole jewels from vitrines and fled on two-wheelers.

19/10/2025

The Cube

Did teenagers wreak havoc in France's National Assembly?

A group of teenagers wearing tracksuits can be seen running around France's National Assembly, walking all over its benches and lighting cigarettes. The internet may be talking about them, but these videos are not real.

17/10/2025