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Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

France, May 13 -- With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in rev... Read More


France slams drug hoax targeting Macron and European leaders as 'pathetic'

France, May 13 -- The French presidency has dismissed as 'fake news' a viral conspiracy theory falsely claiming that President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders were seen taking drugs on a tr... Read More


President Macron set to unfurl two-year plan amid prospect of referendums

France, May 13 -- President Emmanuel Macron is expected on Tuesday night to unfurl his vision for the last two years of his presidency including the possibility of a referendum on certain issues durin... 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