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Judges expected to deliver verdict in Depardieu sex assault trial

France, May 13 -- Judges at the Paris Criminal Court are expected to deliver their verdict on Tuesday in the sexual assault trial of the French cinema icon Gerard Depardieu. If found guilty, prosecut... Read More


French screen legend Depardieu found guilty of sexually assaulting two women

France, May 13 -- French star actor Gerard Depardieu was handed an 18-month suspended prison sentence and placed on the national database of sex offenders after he was found guilty on Tuesday of sexua... Read More


Ukraine, Gaza and #MeToo in the spotlight as Cannes Film Festival opens

France, May 13 -- The Cannes Film Festival opens on Tuesday, with stars of world cinema from Juliette Binoche to Tom Cruise expected on the red carpet. Glitz and glamour aside, this year's event highl... Read More


Noumea's poorest neighborhoods still struggling to rebuild, a year after riots

France, May 13 -- One year ago, on 13 May, 2024, violent riots broke out in New Caledonia. Sparked by a controversial electoral reform, the unrest lasted several months, resulting in 14 deaths and cau... Read More


Noumea's poorest neighbourhoods still struggling to rebuild, a year after riots

France, May 13 -- One year ago, on 13 May, 2024, violent riots broke out in New Caledonia. Sparked by a controversial electoral reform, the unrest lasted several months, resulting in 14 deaths and cau... Read More


Gerard Depardieu: the rise and fall of France's global film star

France, May 13 -- A larger than life figure with a career - and a reputation - to match, Gerard Depardieu is among the few stars of French cinema to be equally well known outside the country. One of ... Read More


France urges EU to reassess Israel trade partnership over Gaza rights abuses

France, May 12 -- France has called for a review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement amid growing concern over Israel's blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barr... Read More


French cyber agency warns TikTok manipulation could hit Romania's vote, again

France, May 12 -- A French cyber security agency that helped expose Russian interference in Romania's cancelled presidential vote last year has warned the same tactics could be used again, as the coun... Read More


Dembele leads Paris Saint-Germain gala at players' union annual awards

France, May 12 -- Four days after helping his team reach the final of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain striker Ousmane Dembele was celebrating an award as Ligue 1's best player of the 2024/20... Read More


Jihadist attacks in northern Burkina Fasso leave dozens dead

France, May 12 -- Hundreds of jihadists carried out simultaneous attacks in northern Burkina Faso on Sunday, killing several dozen people - soldiers and civilians. Members of al-Qaeda-linked Group fo... Read More