Ukraine: French photojournalist killed by Russian drone

French photojournalist Antoni Lallican was killed in a drone attack on Friday in eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian military confirmed the news with a post on Facebook by The Fourth Separate Mechanised Brigade. Lallican was accompanied by a Ukrainian...

Airbnb crackdown: The French towns that have short-term property rental restrictions

Across France, tourist towns are facing a housing crisis. Platforms like Airbnb are accused of siphoning off available properties for rent, worsening the housing shortage, and driving up real estate prices - leading more and more local authorities...

The 15-minute rule - Is it OK to be late in France?

In Italy and Spain it's considered normal to turn up late to social events, but France does not have the same culture around tardiness - here's a guide to when it's OK to be late in France. Blame the 'relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle' if you must,...

Northern France braces for Storm Amy with winds up to 120km/h

Northern France, particularly areas along the English Channel, is bracing for heavy winds this weekend as Storm Amy hits the UK. French national weather service, Météo France, placed 55 French départements across northern France on the yellow...

GNTO: Promotion of "unknown" Greek destinations in the French tourism market

Five Greek destinations and a hotel group were presented to the French tourism market, within the framework of the professional workshop "Tourism Open Days", which took place on September 26, 2025 in a central Paris hotel. The event was held under...

Brexit card latest: Can I renew my French carte de séjour online?

If you're one of the roughly 45,000 Brits in France who will soon be faced with renewing your post-Brexit carte de séjour, you might be wondering whether you can do it online. The Brits who were already living in France before Brexit were given a...

What now for Gisèle Pelicot after the trial that shook France?

When the trial had ended, Gisèle Pelicot stepped away from the hordes of cameramen, the crowds of her supporters and the dozens of defendants found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting her. She left Avignon, the southern French city that...

Is France waging war on children?

Over the last year, France has been falling prey to a rising “no kids” movement. As the country’s High Commissioner for Children, Sarah El-Haïry, warned in May: “I am quite frightened, and I weigh my words, by the development of movements, of ‘no...

Nathi Mthethwa NOT first ambassador to ‘commit suicide’ in France

South African Ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa is not the first African representative to reportedly commit suicide in France under mysterious circumstances. The 58-year-old tragically ended his life this week after allegedly jumping from the...

Russian drone kills French photojournalist in eastern Ukraine, military says

Audio By Carbonatix (Reuters) -A Russian drone attack killed a French photojournalist on Friday in eastern Ukraine on the frontline of the 3-1/2-year-old war with Russia, the Ukrainian military said. The Fourth Separate Mechanised Brigade, writing...

Strikes force Eiffel Tower closure as protests over spending cuts erupt in France

Nationwide strikes swept across France on October 2, forcing the closure of Paris’s iconic Eiffel Tower. The strike drew tens of thousands of people to the streets in protest against planned government spending cuts. The Eiffel Tower, one of the...

6 of the best apps to rent a house or apartment in France

It can be difficult to find a house or apartment to rent in France - especially if you're searching in the big cities like Paris. So here's a list of the apps that make things a little easier. Paris has long suffered from a housing shortage that...

Leon Draisaitl's wife Celeste "overflown with gratitude" while recapping couple's cinematic wedding welcome party in the South of France

This summer, Oilers superstar Leon Draisaitl and actress Celeste Desjardins tied the knot in a destination wedding in the South of France. On Thursday, Celeste shared a look back at the welcome party from her wedding weekend with a carousel of...

Ancient Shipwreck Found in France’s Rhône River Reveals Hundreds of Roman Coins

An interpretation of an ancient shipwreck. Credit: GreekReporter Archive An ancient shipwreck uncovered in the Rhône River in France has yielded 847 Roman coins, a discovery researchers are calling one of the most remarkable in recent decades. The...

What is Janelle Salaün's Golden State Valkyries salary? Net worth explored as versatile French player shines with stellar rookie season in WNBA

Janelle Salaün is a talented player (Image via Getty Images) The WNBA announced today that Janelle Salaün, a forward for the Golden State Valkyries, was selected to the All-Rookie Team. Salaün is joined on the WNBA All-Rookie Team by Dominique...

Historic French fountain finds new home at Worcester hotel

A fountain that has traveled decades and continents has found a new home in Worcester.Standing at 30 feet tall, the fountain is proudly displayed outside the Beechwood Hotel.The story of how it got there is something out of an Indiana Jones...

Leon Draisaitl’s wife Celeste Desjardins turns heads in rare new photos from their lavish and grand French wedding

Celeste Desjardins shows off their lavish wedding.(Image via Celeste Desjardins/Instagram) The Edmonton Oilers’ star player, Leon Draisaitl, might have faced a brutal heartbreak when the team ended up losing to the Florida Panthers at the finals...

French activists lawyers urge Paris to join ICJ case against 'Israel'

The lawyers representing the French activists on the Sumud Flotilla speak to Al Mayadeen, urging Paris to join South Africa’s ICJ case against "Israel". French lawyers representing activists detained aboard the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) have...

French PM proposes wealth tax in bid to break budget impasse, opposition wants more

PARIS - French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Friday outlined a wealth tax among proposals aimed at winning leftist support for a 2026 budget, which the Socialists immediately called "insufficient" without closing the door on further talks....

New French PM tries to gain opposition backing

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Friday promised the opposition not to ram his austerity budget through parliament without a vote, in an apparent bid to avoid a no-confidence motion like the one that toppled his predecessor last...