World Jan 07 Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader often accused of racism and antisemitism, dies at 96 A polarizing figure in French politics, Le Pen was convicted numerous times of antisemitism, discrimination and inciting racial violence.
World Dec 03 French police arrest man who killed German tourist in Paris, official says Police arrested a man who targeted passersby in Paris on Saturday night, killing a German tourist with a knife and injuring two others, France's interior minister said.
World Oct 05 Bedbugs are making France itchy, and the 2024 Summer Olympics crowds are coming Bedbugs go where you go, and they have been haunting France for weeks.
World Jul 24 French national police chief says officers under investigation ‘have no place in prison’ The apparently unprecedented remarks by Frederic Veaux in a weekend interview quickly triggered a debate and raised fundamental questions about whether French law enforcement is above the law.
World Jul 12 Milan Kundera, renowned Czech writer and former dissident, dies in Paris at 94 The renowned author died Tuesday afternoon, his long-standing publishing house Gallimard said in a one-sentence statement on Wednesday.
World Apr 14 France’s constitutional council approves higher pension age PARIS (AP) — France's Constitutional Council on Friday approved an unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64. It is a victory for President Emmanuel Macron after three months of mass protests over the legislation that have damaged his…
World Apr 13 France sees renewed protests against Macron’s retirement age plan Protesters opposed to President Emmanuel Macron's unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 are marching in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards.
World Mar 20 French government survives no-confidence votes over pensions The French government has survived two no-confidence votes in the lower chamber of parliament, proposed by lawmakers who objected to its push to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
World Mar 14 Garbage piles up on Paris sidewalks as pension strike continues The City of Light is losing its luster with tons of garbage piling up on Paris sidewalks as sanitation workers strike for a ninth day Tuesday.
Arts Feb 03 Paco Rabanne, lauded fashion designer, dies at age 88 PARIS (AP) — Spanish-born fashion designer Paco Rabanne has died at age 88. The company that owns the Rabanne brand on Friday announced the death of the designer known for perfumes and his metallic, space-age fashions.