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PSG celebrate with Macron at Elysee Palace

Thousands celebrated PSG's Champions League title in Paris as authorities dealt with the fallout from overnight unrest and arrests.

01/06/2026

Europe News

France and allies intercept uncompliant Russian shadow fleet tanker

Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union over Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

01/06/2026

France

Hundreds arrested in Paris after violent celebrations over PSG victory

The French interior ministry said that some 780 persons were questioned nationally, including 283 in Paris alone.

31/05/2026

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PSG fans erupt in celebration after Champions League triumph

PSG supporters watching the Champions League final on giant screens at Parc des Princes erupted in celebration after their team beat Arsenal on penalties to retain the European crown.

30/05/2026

Lifestyle

New show unites Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior's haute couture

A new book and exhibition in Paris traces the ties between Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior, two masters of haute couture who both revolutionised and redefined clothing for women, according to Carla Sozzani, co-founder of the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa.

30/05/2026

Europe News

Anti-religious hate in France: What does the government report reveal?

In a new report, the French Interior Ministry says that "anti-religious acts strike at freedom of conscience and the free exercise of religion" and endanger "the very balance of our society".

29/05/2026

Europe News

France inches towards symbolic repeal of 'Code noir' slavery law

France abolished enslaving humans more than 170 years ago and in 2001 recognised slavery and the slave trade as "crimes against humanity."

28/05/2026

Europe News

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner forced out of French Open due to heat

Sinner received medical attention and left the court and minerals were added to his drink when he returned but he wasn't able to continue.

28/05/2026

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France heat triggers illegal swimming in central Paris

France's exceptional May heat continued on 27 May as temperatures climbed around 33C in Paris. Many residents headed to the Saint-Martin canal to cool off, despite rules prohibiting swimming in the waterway.

28/05/2026

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Limiting trade with Israeli settlements is 'normal' - French minister

France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent.

26/05/2026

Economy

Marianne d'or: Paris Mint to issue first solid-gold coins in 100 years

France last made gold coins worth buying as investments when Napoleon was still on the money. Now the Paris Mint is introducing gold Mariannes.

26/05/2026

Earth News

France has been bracing for extreme heat for years. Is it prepared?

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

26/05/2026

Europe News

Sexual abuse in Paris after-school care: Youth worker on trial

The trial on Tuesday is the second since revelations of sexual abuse in Paris after-school services, amid a widening scandal with probes at more than 110 institutions since the start of the year.

26/05/2026

Travel News

Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status

Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.

25/05/2026

Culture news

Cannes 2026: Cristian Mungiu’s 'Fjord' wins the Palme d'Or

Andrey Zvyagintsev's "Minotaur" claimed the Grand Prix, with the director using his speech to address Vladimir Putin, calling on him to 'stop the carnage' in Ukraine.

23/05/2026

Culture news

Canal+ sued over CEO's response to 'Zapper Bolloré' letter

Leading industry figures including Javier Bardem and Ken Loach have signed the collective's open letter.

23/05/2026

The Cube

Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist stars for criticising owner?

In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech?

22/05/2026

Culture news

'Emily in Paris' to end after upcoming sixth season

The hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will come to an end after its upcoming sixth season - a wise decision for a show that has long run out of things to say.

22/05/2026

Europe News

Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 plane crash

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

21/05/2026

Culture news

Eiffel Tower stair section sells for €450,160

The section was part of the tower’s original staircase linking the second and third floors and was removed when lifts were installed in the 1980s.

21/05/2026

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Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis

France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict.

21/05/2026

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Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.

21/05/2026

Culture news

A bridge too far? Street artist JR begins Paris Pont Neuf wrap project

French street artist JR has got Parisians talking about his tribute to Christo and Jeanne-Claude's pioneering oeuvre. Work has begun on his new project to wrap up Pont Neuf in Paris, the city's oldest bridge, as part of a vast, short-lived installation.

20/05/2026

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G7 finance ministers gather in Paris amid Iran tensions and tariff concerns

Finance ministers from G7 economies gathered in Paris for a second day of talks focused on global economic pressures, including the Iran conflict, US tariffs and disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

19/05/2026

Europe News

German serial killer 'Man in Black' on trial for murder of French boy

Martin Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, was jailed for life in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys aged 13, eight and nine between 1992 and 2001.

19/05/2026

Cinema

Javier Bardem attacks Trump, Putin and Netanyahu for 'toxic behaviour'

Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem called out world leaders U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel for "male toxic behavior that is creating thousands of dead people," during his appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, Sunday.

18/05/2026