The world of French football has reacted angrily after the President François Hollande said they had "no values" and needed “gym classes for the brain”. "At least we earn our money honestly," was the response from one player"
Practically no-one thinks François Hollande, otherwise known as France's "most unpopular president ever", has a chance of winning re-election, but we think he's entirely justified in at least giving it a pop. Here's why.
French President Francois Hollande defended his government's 2017 budget targets on Wednesday, seven months ahead of the next election, in the face of scepticism from experts.
President Francois Hollande, under pressure from the right wing, on Saturday stepped up his pledge to combat
illegal migration, vowing to dismantle a squalid settlement near Calais and prevent similar camps from becoming established in France.
President Francois Hollande insisted on Thursday that France's strict laws separating church and state did not mean the country's large Muslim minority could not practise their religion.
French President Francois Hollande says he may run in next year's elections provided he sees a chance of winning, but would quit politics if he lost, according to a book published on Friday.
Barack Obama went to Martha’s Vineyard, Theresa May is hiking in the Swiss Alps, but any attempts to find out where French President François Hollande took his summer break quickly draw a blank.
French President Francois Hollande will meet Pope Francis at the Vatican on Wednesday to discuss the aftermath of the jihadist murder of a French priest, Hollande's office said on Monday.
Theresa May will visit Paris on Thursday as part of her first overseas trip as Prime Minister, to talk to President François Hollande about the UK's plans to leave the EU.
French President Francois Hollande threatened Thursday to sack Economy Minister Emmanuel Macron, who has hinted at a bid for the presidency, unless he respects the "solidarity" of the government.
The hairdresser tasked with looking after the hair of France's head of state is paid an eye-watering €10,000 a month, according to a report in France on Wednesday.
French media mocked President Francois Hollande on Tuesday after he described sexual orientation as "a choice", in his reaction to the Orlando gay nightclub massacre, comments that had provoked outrage on social media. The president then corrected his gaffe.
President Francois Hollande must have been relieved by France's win at the opening match of Euro 2016 but even if the tournament goes smoothly, it is unlikely to change his dire ratings, analysts said.
French President Francois Hollande on Tuesday ruled out withdrawing the labour market reforms which have sparked street protests for weeks and led to a vote of no-confidence in the government.
Boko Haram remains a threat despite “impressive” military gains against it, French President Francois Hollande said on Saturday, as regional and Western leaders gathered for talks on the Islamist threat.
Bitterly divided French socialists have been urged to wake up and join a movement that aims to help President François Hollande get re-elected. But it's an uphill struggle.
He might be flailing at home but President François Hollande has won plaudits for his efforts in foreign countries and Time magazine has lauded him for it.
Beleaguered French President Francois Hollande vowed Thursday that his highly contested job reforms would produce results and said he would decide at the end of the year if he will stand for re-election in 2017.
The French Twittersphere has been in a spin after an American sitcom actress Fran Drescher, known in France as “the nanny from hell”, shared a photo following an apparent dinner date with French President François Hollande.