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War in Ukraine shifts France's weapons industry into high gear

France, April 26 -- France is the world's second largest arms exporter after the US, and since the Russian invasion of Ukraine it has been ramping up production - both to send weapons to Kyiv and boos... Read More


Could recognising obesity as a disease help tackle fatphobia in France?

France, April 5 -- Obesity rates in France have doubled since the late 1990s, affecting around 10 million people. Behind those numbers are lives shaped not just by health concerns, but by judgment, ex... Read More


Does 'politically dead' Marine Le Pen still have a path to power?

France, April 2 -- Marine Le Pen says a French court's decision banning her from the 2027 presidential race amounts to "political death". The far-right leader was convicted of embezzling EU funds - a ... Read More


Why do women in France still earn less than men?

France, March 8 -- France's gender equality legislation has helped narrow the pay gap by a third over the last 30 years. But women in the private sector still earn an average of 22 percent less than t... Read More


France launches commission to evaluate overseas aid, amid far-right criticism

France, March 2 -- France has set up a commission to assess the impact and transparency of its development aid, following allegations by the far right that taxpayers' money is being squandered oversea... Read More


Facts vs feelings: is France really being 'flooded' by foreigners?

France, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Francois Bayrou's recent remarks that there was a feeling France was being "flooded" by foreigners outraged the left, but were welcomed by conservatives and the far r... Read More


French reggae star Naaman who died recently at 34, left legacy of love and music

France, Feb. 14 -- French reggae artist Martin Mussard, known by his stage name Naaman, died on 7 February aged 34 after six years battling a brain tumor. Naaman released his final song Mon Amour in ... Read More


France's proposed budget cuts set to slash overseas development aid

France, Feb. 5 -- France is planning to reduce public development aid by up to 40 percent as part of its €32 billion budget cuts for 2025. French NGOs engaged in international solidarity are dee... Read More