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Growers and livestock producers say years of rising costs, dense regulation, and trade pressures have pushed many to the brink, prompting a nationwide protest that has also resonated across Europe.

HSBC agrees to pay €300 million to end French tax dividend probes

HSBC said in court on Thursday that the bank acknowledges the underlying facts, which involved transactions carried out by traders in Paris between 2014 and 2019

This tiny "tiger mosquito" from Africa is taking over French backyards

African tiger mosquito is invading French gardens, laying eggs in backyard water sources. Scientists warn it can spread viruses like dengue and chikungunya, and gardeners should stay alert.

Kremlin says ‘ball is in France’s court’ over jailed French scholar facing new espionage charges

The Kremlin said it has made an offer to France over jailed scholar Laurent Vinatier, now reportedly facing espionage charges, as Paris presses Moscow for his release amid strained relations.

This European capital is officially the world’s most luxurious place to live in — and it’s no surprise why

Paris has been named the world’s most luxurious city to live in. From fine dining and five-star hotels to elite lifestyles, here’s why it tops the list.

Leading with Su-30 and Jaguar, India to conduct joint air drill with UAE, France today

For the exercise, India has issued a Notam (notice to airmen) for the exercise area, located around 200 nautical miles from Pakistan's Karachi on December 10-11.

9 enchanting French destinations that will make you forget Paris

Escape the crowds and explore France’s hidden gems. From the fairytale Loire Valley to the cliffside village of Rocamadour, uncover 9 enchanting destinations off the beaten path.

This ‘pink city’ in France feels just like Paris — but way more charming!

Discover Toulouse, France’s enchanting ‘Pink City’ that feels like a mini Paris. Explore terracotta rooftops, charming old streets, scenic river walks, UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi, vibrant markets, and cultural hotspots. Plan your visit to this romantic and lively southwestern city with tips on the best experiences and free things to do.

France to spend $150 million uprooting vines as wine demand dips

France cut its estimate for this year’s wine output to below 2024’s historically low level, after heat waves and wildfires hit vineyards.

French embassy fires witty riposte at Trump using viral Louvre ‘detective’

The French Embassy in the US delivered a witty online retort to President Donald Trump’s remark about French spies, using the viral Louvre “Fedora Man,” later revealed to be 15-year-old Pedro Delvaux.

How a wave of gold-fuelled heists is exposing the cracks in France’s museum security

Soaring gold prices and thin security have turned Europe’s galleries into soft targets for organised crime and lone chancers alike.

Macron warns any planned West Bank annexation a 'red line'

Macron spoke as Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visited Paris one month into a fragile truce between Hamas and Israel

From biking hero to Louvre heist suspect: Who is Abdoulaye N, the influencer accused in $100 million jewellery theft

On YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, he often posted clips of motorbike stunts across Paris or shared fitness routines and mentoring moments with local youth.

Five injured as driver rams into pedestrians in western France, shouts 'Allahu Akbar'

The man was previously known to police for petty crime including driving while drunk, as well as drug-related offences.

Iran releases two French nationals, held in 2022, from prison

French couple, Cecile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris, who had been detained since 2022, "are out of the Evin jail and en route to the French Embassy in Tehran", Macron posted on X.

Louvre heist: Telegram CEO offers to buy stolen jewels, donate them to Abu Dhabi not Paris

Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has maintained a critical stance toward French authorities after he was arrested in Paris in 2024.

Most infamous jewel thief in US calls Louvre robbers ‘idiots’: 'I robbed 25 f***ing stores and I never...'

“They made major mistakes,” Larry Lawton, said, adding that at least one robber is likely a local with inside knowledge of the museum.

France arrests four suspected of plot against Russia dissident

French prosecutors in September 2022 opened a probe into alleged death threats against Osechkin but found "no objective element" to back his claim that someone was trying to kill him.

French President Emmanuel Macron reappoints Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister

Accepting his reappointment “out of duty,” Lecornu wrote on X that he would “do everything possible to provide France with a budget by the end of the year and to address the daily life issues of our fellow citizens.”

French President Emmanuel Macron to name new PM in next 48 hours after Sebastien Lecornu's exit

Macron thanked outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu for his work over the past 48 hours.

Gold hits $4,000: Ray Dalio, Jeffrey Gundlach push for 15-25% portfolio allocation

Gold shatters the $4,000 barrier amid global uncertainty, with experts predicting further gains as investors flee traditional assets for the safety of the precious metal

Why has France seen five prime ministers in two years, and how can Macron navigate the crisis?

France has experienced unprecedented political instability, with five prime ministers in two years due to a hung parliament and opposition alliances. President Macron faces limited options to govern effectively and maintain control.

Gold moves closer to $4,000 on US shutdown and French crisis

Bullion rose to $3,977.44 an ounce after surging 1.9% on Monday

French PM Sebastien Lecornu resigns amid political turmoil

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned on Monday, hours after forming a new cabinet, citing political pressures. The move deepens France’s ongoing crisis amid a fragmented parliament and partisan disputes.

Iconic closure: Eiffel Tower forced to shut amid nationwide strikes over French spending cuts

Nationwide protests in over 200 French cities disrupted daily life, forcing the Eiffel Tower to close. Unions demand higher taxes on the rich and oppose austerity, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepares budget plans.