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Nations agree hard-fought plan to finance nature protection

France, Feb. 28 -- The world's nations have salvaged a vast funding plan at UN talks in Rome to protect biodiversity and reverse the decline of nature. Representatives of 196 rich and developing coun... Read More


European court holds France accountable for death of anti-dam activist

France, Feb. 28 -- The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against France over the 2014 death of activist Remi Fraisse, highlighting concerns over police tactics and the use of force during prote... Read More


French scientists in court over attack on Russian consulate in Marseille

France, Feb. 27 -- Two French researchers are due in court after staging a dramatic protest at the Russian consulate in Marseille this week, reportedly motivated by the ongoing conflict between Russia... Read More


France condemns Hamas as remains of Franco-Israeli hostage Yahalomi returned

France, Feb. 27 -- France has condemned the death of Franco-Israeli hostage Ohad Yahalomi, whose remains were returned by Hamas this week, with President Emmanuel Macron calling for an end to the grou... Read More


EU to react 'firmly' on tariffs after Trump says bloc was created to 'screw' US

France, Feb. 27 -- The European Commission said it would will react "firmly and immediately" against what it would consider "unjustified" barriers to free trade after US President Donald Trump said he... Read More


Global freedom in decline with setbacks in Africa, the US and the far right in Europe

France, Feb. 26 -- The 2025 report from the Freedom House think-tank has highlighted a continued, worldwide decline in freedom, with authoritarian regimes on the rise and tightening their grip. Accor... Read More


EU vows to slash red tape but stick to climate goals

France, Feb. 26 -- The EU on Wednesday proposed paring back its environmental rules to give businesses breathing room faced with US and Chinese competition -- while still vowing to decarbonise Europe'... Read More


France calls for robust EU cooperation on immigration, deportations

France, Feb. 26 -- France is spearheading efforts to enforce stricter migration policies across Europe, urging the European Union to collectively limit visa access to nations that refuse to repatriate... Read More


ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan arrives in DRC amid escalating eastern conflict

France, Feb. 26 -- The Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Khan, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, his office announced on Tuesday, as the nation contends wi... Read More


PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

France, Feb. 26 -- Prime Minister Francois Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France's most pressing issues- managing migration flows more effectively.This comes... Read More