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Why France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron will prove in court she is a woman
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are set to present “photographic and scientific” evidence in an American court to prove the First Lady is a woman, according to their lawyer. This comes after the Macrons filed a defamation...

IN PICTURES: France's day of anti-government anger
France on Thursday saw hundreds of demos and protests as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to register their anger at the government and plans for cost-cutting budgets. Unions declared Thursday, September 18th, a day of nationwide...

Number of people detained during protests in France tops 300 — interior minister-UPDATED
French police have detained over 300 people during nationwide rallies against the government’s plans to cut social spending, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said in an address aired by BFMTV, APA reports. "A total of 309 people have been...

Depleted France eager to 'throw sand in England's machine' in World Cup semi-final
France will try to "throw a bit of sand in England's machine" during Saturday's Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final in Bristol. History is against France as they prepare for their latest encounter with tournament favourites England, unbeaten...

Chaos on the streets of France as '900k' refuse to go to work
France has been rocked by day of chaos and disruption, with hundreds of thousands of people joining a nationwide strike. Trade unions in the country called for a day of protests against budget cuts, as France continues to be plagued by political...
French First Lady Brigitte Macron Will Present Court with Photographic and Scientific Evidence That Proves She's a Woman
NEED TO KNOW French first lady Brigitte Macron is preparing to present "photographic and scientific evidence" in court to prove that she is a woman Macron and her husband, French President Emmanuel Macron, are currently suing right-wing podcaster...

Strikes in France delay tapestry transfer
PARIS: Protests and strikes planned for Thursday in France have forced a delay in the transfer to a secret location of the Bayeux Tapestry ahead of its historic planned loan to the UK next year, an official said. French President Emmanuel Macron...

Why France is at risk of becoming the new sick man of Europe
ShareSave Some people in France were upset to learn this week that their political chaos was being laughed at… by the Italians. In less than two years France has gone through five prime ministers, a political feat unsurpassed even in Rome's times...

Morocco-France Economic Forum to Position Southern Provinces as New Investment Frontier
Mohammedia – The Morocco-France Economic Forum is set to open in Dakhla this October 9, with more than 50 French companies, including several CAC 40 groups, expected to attend. Organizers say the meeting will be a defining moment for the economic...

‘Tax the rich,’ French protesters cry
The tax plan, created by and named after French economist Gabriel Zucman, has become a totem of France’s Socialist and left-leaning parties, which say it will plug France’s ballooning deficit and address inequality. Businesses and right-leaning...

Hun Sen Seeks French Support in Ensuring Ceasefire
Senate President Hun Sen granted a courtesy visit to the French Ambassador to Cambodia Olivier Richard at the Senate Palace on September 18. Photo_ Samdech Hun Sen of Cambodia_Facebook PHNOM PENH – Senate President Hun Sen has told the new French...

Celebrating Bastille Day at the French Residence in The Hague
On the occasion of France’s National Day, H.E. Mr. François Alabrune, Ambassador of France to the Netherlands, hosted a reception at the French Residence in The Hague. The event brought together more than 200 distinguished guests from the...

'Macron Get Out!' Unions Lead Massive Anti-Austerity Protests Across France
Echoing demonstrations against French President Emmanuel Macron's pension reforms two years ago, hundreds of thousands of people joined protests across France on Thursday, outraged by the government's proposed austerity measures. While the CGT...
UK deports first migrant to France under new scheme
Britain on Thursday returned the first migrant to France under a new “one-in, one-out” deal, both governments confirmed, as London bids to curb highly contentious cross-Channel small boat arrivals. The UK interior ministry said it removed the man,...

September 18 Protests: France Takes to the Streets Against Austerity
On September 18, 2025, France witnessed another major show of union strength. At the call of a united inter-union coalition, hundreds of thousands of people marched across the country to denounce the government’s austerity policies. Largely...
Andrei Ujică’s TWST / Things We Said Today Premieres in France
BUCHAREST: TWST / Things We Said Today by the acclaimed Romanian-German writer/director Andrei Ujică, hit the French cinemas on 24 September 2025, distributed by Les Films du Camélia. This French/Romanian coproduction has been a dream project for...

Explained: France's new procedure for flight compensation
The French government has published a decree outlining a change in the process of obtaining flight compensation through legal action. In August, the French government passed a decree outlining the new procedure for contentious requests for flight...

Over one million participate in protests against austerity measures in france
Paris – Saba: More than one million people participated today, Thursday, in demonstrations called by the General Confederation of Labor (CGT) in France against the country’s austerity measures. According to Le Figaro, over one million people were...

‘La Scala: The Force of Destiny’ Featuring Anna Netrebko & Brian Jagde to Open in French Cinemas
The Teatro alla Scala has announced the theatrical release of “La Scala: The Force of Destiny.” The 90-minute feature-documentary directed by Anissa Bonnefont will be released on the Nov. 2 in theaters in France. The film is the first documentary...

'I have nothing to lose at the World Championships' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot wants to add rainbow jersey to Tour de France yellow and Paris-Roubaix cobblestone
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will ride the Road World Championships without the pressure of needing to win, but with a goal of completing a special Paris-Roubaix, Tour de France Femmes and rainbow jersey triptych. The 33-year-old French rider recently...