World Feb 03 Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation over child abuse images, deepfakes By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Feb 02 French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget France has adopted its delayed 2026 budget Monday, clearing the way for higher military spending promised by President Emmanuel Macron to confront threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Mideast conflicts. By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Jan 27 French lawmakers approve ban on social media for kids under 15 President Emmanuel Macron has requested that the legislation be fast-tracked and it will now be discussed by the Senate in the coming weeks. By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Jan 26 France honors soldiers who died in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops A senior French government official said Monday the memory of the French soldiers who died in Afghanistan should not be tarnished following U.S. President Donald Trump's false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during that war. By Associated Press
World Jan 05 Paris court finds 10 guilty of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality. By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
Dec 31 Channel Tunnel power fault fixed, but train delays linger By Associated Press But Eurostar, which operates passenger trains through the undersea tunnel, warned of continued possible delays and cancellations Wednesday due to "knock-on impacts" from Tuesday's severe disruptions. Continue reading
Dec 30 Eurostar shuts down Channel Tunnel travel thanks to power supply problems and a stuck train By Alex Turnbull, John Leicester, Associated Press Traffic was expected to resume gradually on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Dec 28 Brigitte Bardot, 1960s French sex symbol turned militant animal rights activist, dies at 91 By Thomas Adamson, Elaine Ganley, Associated Press Brigitte Bardot, the French 1960s sex symbol who became one of the greatest screen sirens of the 20th century and later a militant animal rights activist and far-right supporter, has died. Continue reading
Nov 27 French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19 By Associated Press The program aims to strengthen France's defenses amid growing threats, particularly from Russia. Continue reading
Nov 26 France's top court upholds Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012 By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press The sentence can be served at home monitored with an electronic bracelet or other requirements set by a judge. Continue reading