Police detain French ex-cop suspected of killing mothers of his children
Portuguese police have arrested a French former police officer suspected of killing his partner and his ex-girlfriend after kidnapping them and their children.
France loosens diesel standards amid rising fuel prices
Faced with fears of a diesel shortage, the French government has temporarily authorised the sale of fuel that does not meet usual standards.
Why do the French love Celine Dion so much?
Paris streets have recently been invaded by mysterious signs showing Canadian singer Celine Dion's lyrics, driving her fans into a frenzy - so why do the French love her so much?
French Riviera city of Nice begins its annual beach makeover
In Nice, every year since 1960, tons of pebbles have been dumped along the Promenade des Anglais, part of the annual makeover of town's famous pebble beach.
French Word of the Day: Se faire limoger
This French expression has a long history and comes from the city of Limoges, in southwestern France.
G7 meets in France to narrow transatlantic Iran split
Foreign ministers from the G7 meet outside Paris from Thursday with European nations and allies seeking to narrow differences with the US on the Middle East war while keeping other crises like Ukraine and Gaza high on the agenda.
37 unmissable festivals and events in France this summer
France comes alive every summer, with events and festivals great and small taking place the length and breadth of the country – here’s our pick of ones to visit in summer 2026.
When do the clocks change in France this year?
The clocks went forward an hour in early March in most of USA and Canada — but Europeans think that’s a bit premature.