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France's top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza

France, July 22 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months ... Read More


Traffickers jailed for up to four years for abusing champagne grape pickers

France, July 22 -- Three people were jailed on Monday for human trafficking after subjecting migrants from Africa to long working days and then housing them in appalling conditions during the 2023 gra... Read More


X slams French probe as 'politically motivated', refuses to cooperate

France, July 21 -- A French probe into alleged foreign interference and bias via the algorithm at Elon Musk-owned social network X is "politically motivated", the company said in a post Monday, adding... Read More


Petition for repeal of new French farming law passes 1 million signatures

France, July 21 -- A petition against new rules allowing farmers to use a banned pesticide had gained more than 1 million signatures by Sunday night, less than two weeks after it was launched. La Loi... Read More


Petition seeking repeal of new French farming law passes one million signatures

France, July 21 -- A petition against new rules allowing farmers to use a banned pesticide was gathering more success on Monday after crossing the one million signature mark on Sunday night - less tha... Read More


Iran confirms talks on nuclear programme with European powers

France, July 21 -- Iran, Britain, France and Germany will hold talks about Iran's nuclear programme in Istanbul on Friday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed on Monday. "The meeting w... Read More


Survey shows popularity at an all-time low for French leaders Macron and Bayrou

France, July 21 -- The popularity of President Emmanuel Macron has slumped to its lowest level since he swept to power in 2017, according to an Ifop poll published by the Journal du Dimanche. Backing ... Read More


Popularity at an all-time low for French leaders Macron and Bayrou

France, July 21 -- The popularity of President Emmanuel Macron has slumped to its lowest level since he swept to power in 2017, according to an Ifop poll published by the Journal du Dimanche. Backing ... Read More


Cameroon nears full cocoa traceability as EU deadline looms, but risks remain

France, July 21 -- Cameroon has announced that 99% of its cocoa can now be traced from individual farm plots to the export port - a significant step towards meeting new European Union sustainability r... Read More


Seine swimming sites attract tens of thousands despite weather closures

France, July 21 -- More than 50,000 people have been swimming in the Seine since the opening of three pools in Paris on 5 July, French sports minister Marie Barsacq said this weekend. The three Paris... Read More