French Overseas Minister Moutchou postpones first visit to New Caledonia

Naima Moutchou during a session devoted to the Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu general policy statement at the Senate in Paris. Photo: AFP / Magali Cohen Naïma Moutchou, France's newly appointed Minister for Overseas, has postponed her first...

France Dodges a Wealth Tax, but Will America?

The rejection by France’s parliament of a wealth tax offers a glimmer, if only that, of optimism for the revival of pro-growth economic policies at Paris. The idea was to levy a tax of 2 percent on the assets, including unrealized gains, of the...

Fire ravages French monastery dubbed ‘Notre-Dame of the Ardennes’

LILLE, France - A fire on Nov 2 tore through the ancient monastery of Mont-Dieu, destroying the centuries-old French heritage site’s main building, the local mayor and firefighters told AFP. Ms Anne Fraipont, mayor of the nearby village of...

MMA world celebrates Halloween: Watch Kai Kara-France’s hilarious Spider-Man homage

Kai Kara-France doesn’t mess around with the rules of Trick or Treat.As always, the MMA community is ringing in the Halloween season with style, and Kara-France is no exception. The longtime UFC flyweight contender posted a skit on social media...

We are looking at the standards we want to be known for when we take on England, France and Spain – Byrne

We are looking at the standards we want to be known for when we take on England, France and Spain – Byrne We are looking at the standards we set and the standards we want to be known for. FIJI Water Flying Fijians Coach Mick Byrne highlighted this...

Ce village de 500 habitants fait craquer la France entière (la raison va vous surprendre)

Je vous emmène à la découverte d’un petit bijou ardennais qui fait battre le cœur des voyageurs français. Hierges, ce village de 500 âmes niché dans le département des Ardennes, vient de décrocher le prestigieux label « Plus Beaux Villages de...

Will Still SACKED: Southampton axe manager, 33, after two wins in 13 games - after he quit role in France to be closer to Sky Sports presenter girlfriend

Southampton have sacked manager Will Still following a disastrous start to the season. The Saints only appointed Still in May, which came after the 33-year-old had gained rave reviews for his work with Reims and Lens in France's Ligue 1. However,...

MON DIEU! Ex-French first lady Carla Bruni endures le catastrophe

Breadcrumb Trail Links Crime World Get the latest from Brad Hunter straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 02, 2025 • Last updated 2 hours ago • 4 minute read SUPERMODEL TURNED FIRST LADY: Fun-loving Carla Bruni is an admitted maneater. Now...

Two Louvre jewel heist suspects a couple with children, reveals France prosecutor

Small-time criminals are believed to be behind the spectacular jewel heist at the Louvre, the top Paris prosecutor said Sunday, adding that two of the suspects are a couple with children. Last month, a four-man gang raided the Louvre, the world's...

James Bond’s case, Indiana Jones’s hat and their French saviour

Beneath the pavements of New Bond Street in London, where the luxury brands Chanel and Cartier compete for attention, sits one of the area’s quietest operations. Here, in the last working atelier on the street, artisans from Swaine hand-stitch...

Limerick woman Emma France shares her secret to losing 3st and helps others achieve the same

A Limerick woman has shared her tips after losing an impressive three stone. Emma France decided 12 years ago that she wasn't as fit as she could be nor happy in her own skin, and wanted to make a change. After trying a number of diets and weight...

Ukraine and France have renewed agreements on the development of nuclear energy

A few additional Mirage jets and Aster missiles will soon be delivered to Ukraine — a rare announcement from the Élysée about military support that has remained largely under wraps since spring 2024. To get a full picture of France’s assistance,...

EXCLUSIVE: Inside Infamous Prison Housing Shamed Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy — From Its History of Brutal Riots to VIP Area

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will soon be held in solitary confinement inside Paris's notorious La Santé Prison – a fortress infamous for executions, riots and daring escapes, yet now equipped with a discreet VIP wing for high-profile...

Nigeria, EU, France Sign Pact To Boost Capacity Of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers

The Federal Government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and France, has signed a strategic agreement under the Global Gateway’s Manufacturing and Access to Vaccines, Medicines and Health Technologies (MAV+) Initiative to advance...

Rassie Erasmus outlines Springboks’ expectations for France clash following Japan thrashing

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has highlighted some of the things to expect as South Africa lock horns with France in their next match after thrashing Japan at Wembley Stadium on Saturday, November 1, 2025. The South African rugby national team...

Cat owner is fined £1,100 after her pet 'trespasses' into her neighbour's garden in France

By SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:43 EDT, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 12:47 EDT, 2 November 2025 A French cat owner has been fined £1,000 after her pet trespassed into a neighbour's garden. Dominique Valdes's cat Rémi was found...

When Rassie Erasmus will name the Springboks team to face France… and who to expect

Head coach Rassie Erasmus will show his hand early, naming his Springboks team to face France on Monday. It’s the first time that the two nations will face off since the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final, and Erasmus is not holding his cards...

FG, EU, France Sign Pacts To Boost Nigeria’s Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Capacity

The Federal Government, the European Union (EU), and France have signed a strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity and strengthening its healthcare systems. The partnership, signed under...

Erasmus celebrates Springboks’ big win over Japan, singles out top performer ahead of France test

Springboks head coach Rassie Erasmus praised his team for their intensity, physicality, and the respect they showed towards Japan as they secured a dominant 61-7 win at Wembley Stadium in London, England, on Saturday, November 1, 2025. South...

France arrests Afghan over suspected islamic state links

Published on: November 2, 2025 6:20 PM French authorities have arrested a 20-year-old Afghan man accused of having links to an offshoot of the Islamic State group known as IS-K, officials confirmed on Saturday. The suspect, detained in the city of...