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Man dies trying to cross the English Channel from France
PARIS (AP) — One person has died after attempting to cross the English Channel from a beach in northern France, local authorities said on…
UK, France and Germany call on Israel to 'immediately lift restrictions on flow of aid' to Gaza
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The Semi-Fictional Book That Transformed the Culinary World
It was early in 1985, during the first warm, blossoming weeks of spring in San Francisco, when I became hellbent on getting my old job…
Netanyahu, Israeli leaders slam Macron for recognizing Palestinian state
Israeli leaders issued strong condemnations following Macron's announcement that France would recognize a Palestinian state, warning that…
A French prisoner escaped in his cellmate's laundry bag. Seriously.
A prisoner in France pulled off a brief but bold escape over the weekend by slipping into a laundry bag belonging to his cellmate—who was…
Bid to bring back pesticide in France sparks unprecedented petition
A new law in France allowing the reintroduction of a banned pesticide has sparked a record-breaking petition opposing it, which on…
Moldova ex-minister charged in Interpol corruption case
A former justice minister from Moldova was on Friday charged in France over accusations he deleted Interpol alerts for the arrest of…
France withdraws from Senegal, ending its permanent military presence in West Africa
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The French military completed its withdrawal from Senegal on Thursday, its last West African country with a…
Inditex plans to revive budget brand Lefties in France, explore new markets
Lefties previously operated in France from 2009 until 2012. Details regarding the location(s) where the brand will launch in France remain…
French PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit
France's Prime Minister François Bayrou has outlined plans to cut €43.8 billion from the national budget, warning that debt presents a…
France's prime minister wants to cut 2 public holidays to save money for the indebted economy
PARIS (AP) — France’s prime minister proposed on Tuesday the elimination of two public holidays from the country’s annual calendar —…
French premier wants to scrap holidays, freeze spending to slash debt
In order to reduce France's record national debt, Prime Minister François Bayrou presented a plan to cancel two public holidays, reduce…
Equatorial Guinea urges UN to block the sale of a Paris mansion seized by France
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Lawyers for Equatorial Guinea accused France of “neo-colonial” behavior on Tuesday, urging United Nations…
Gisèle Pelicot receives France's highest honour
Gisèle Pelicot, who became a symbol for women's rights in France during the rape trial against her ex-husband and dozens of accomplices,…
Gisèle Pelicot given France's highest award
Gisèle Pelicot, the French woman who earned international recognition after publicly testifying at her mass-rape trial last year, has been…
Scientists Discover 'Unprecedented' Ancient Monument in France
Archaeologists say they have discovered an "unprecedented" monument in France. They outlined the discovery on the French-language site…
UK to return some migrants to France within weeks - PM
The UK will begin returning migrants arriving in small boats to France within weeks under a new pilot scheme, Sir Keir Starmer has said.…
Britain and France try again to tackle English Channel migrant crossings
LONDON (AP) — After the bonhomie and banquets of a formal state visit, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron are…
Is it safe to travel to the south of France after wildfires hit Marseille?
Flights were grounded at Marseille airport on Tuesday after wildfires raged near France’s second-largest city, causing mass cancellations…
More than 100 injured as wildfire rages near Marseille
Some 110 people have been injured in a fast-moving wildfire that has reached the outer edge of Marseille, France's second largest city.…
Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases?
Wages in the UK, the Netherlands, Germany, and France grew year-on-year by 5.5%, 5.3%, 3.8%, and 1.9%, respectively, in May 2025. That's…
French intelligence: China used embassies to undermine sales of France's flagship Rafale fighter jet
PARIS (AP) — China deployed its embassies to spread doubts about the performance of French-made Rafale jets after they saw combat in India…
Pope Leo XIV signals continuity on fighting abuse with new head of child protection board
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV signaled commitment to continuing the fight against clergy sexual abuse by appointing France's Bishop Thibault…