France

Louvre's director resigns in the wake of brazen French crown jewels heist and other troubles

By Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Associated Press

The world's most visited museum has faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme.

France says ministers will no longer meet with U.S. ambassador until he responds to summons

By John Leicester, Associated Press

French authorities had summoned Kushner for a meeting on Monday evening over comments from the Trump administration; French diplomats said Kushner did not show up.

Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation over child abuse images, deepfakes

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning.

French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

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.

French lawmakers approve ban on social media for kids under 15

By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press

President Emmanuel Macron has requested that the legislation be fast-tracked and it will now be discussed by the Senate in the coming weeks.

France honors soldiers who died in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops

By Associated Press

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.

Paris court finds 10 guilty of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron

By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press

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.

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.

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.

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.