Thick black smoke billowed over the
northern French town of Rouen on Thursday after a spectacular fire broke out
at a chemical factory, forcing authorities to close schools and warn of
potential pollution risks for the nearby Seine river.
Local authorities in southern France evacuated thousands of campers from a hugely popular camping area after high winds increased the risk from forest fires raging nearby.
France's Europe minister has tried to reassure Brits living in France that their futures are 'secure', describing their presence in the country as one that 'enriches' France.
Temperatures in France are expected to reach a
record-breaking high of a scorching 45C on Friday, leading to more school closures and traffic restrictions.
Paris saw a repeat of last year's May 1st violence on Wednesday as thousands of protesters took to the streets. But one of the strangest incident was when dozens of demonstrators burst into a hospital. So, what was going on?
Fraudsters are taking advantage of the Notre-Dame fire to fool donors into handing over cash believing they are helping to rebuild the gutted Paris cathedral, officials have warned.
The blaze which swept through the famed Notre-Dame cathedral in central Paris on Monday left a trail of destruction. Here's what we know so far about the damage sustained by the monument.
The fire that gutted Paris' iconic Notre-Dame cathedral started accidentally, the Paris prosecutor confirmed on Tuesday morning as a government minister said that "sme weaknesses" had been identified in the structure.
The whole of France and much of the world were on tenterhooks on Tuesday as they waited to hear and see how badly Notre-Dame cathedral had been ravaged by the blaze that ripped through the historic building.
The fire-gutted Notre-Dame cathedral contained some of the most sacred relics of the Christian faith, including part of the Holy Crown of Thorns believed to have been worn by Jesus at his crucifixion. Here's a look at the state of some the main treasures after the blaze.
While the embers of the terrible blaze that engulfed Notre-Dame cathedral are still glowing, thoughts are immediately turning to the future and how the historic cathedral can be restored to its former glory.
As the terrible night wore on, dozens of photographers from around the globe descended on Paris to photograph the gradual destruction of Notre-Dame. Here are some of their most striking images.
Parisians gathered in sombre contemplation on Tuesday morning to witness the destruction left by the blaze which had ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral the previous night.
Even before the flames were extinguished, hundreds of people around the globe were pledging to do whatever they could to help rebuild Notre-Dame. Here's what you can do if you'd like to help.
Notre-Dame Cathedral, ravaged by a huge fire
which toppled its spire Monday before the gaze of shocked and helpless Paris residents and tourists, has been much beloved yet also neglected down the centuries. One expert said the blaze was bound to happen at some point.
The flames may be out, but the Paris landmark, visited by around 13 million people a year, faces a long struggle ahead. Tell us how you feel about Notre-Dame and what memories you have of the historic building.
The main structure of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral has been saved by firefighters who spent hours heroically battling a blaze that destroyed most of the roof and toppled the spire of the iconic building. President Emmanuel Macron said the cathedral will be rebuilt.
French President Emmanuel Macron angered other EU leaders on Wednesday night by taking a tough stance against a long Brexit extension for the UK that other EU nations favoured.
At the age of 84, New Yorker D'yan Forest is still a regular performer in Paris. As she prepares for a new show, she looks back at her Paris cabaret debut in the 1960s.
British Prime Minister Theresa May is to visit France for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron on her way to the crunch EU summit where she will ask for another Brexit extension.
France's unofficial 'Brexit minister' has quit the French government leaving Britons in the country wondering who will replace the woman who was behind the country's no-deal Brexit bill and who was considered supportive of the rights of Brits to stay in the country.
French President Emmanuel Macron has said Britain's bungled departure from Europe is an example of what can go wrong when a country decides to leave the EU without a proper plan.
