The unexpected find, made around 4 a.m. during earth-moving work near the tracks in the Seine-Saint-Denis region, prompted swift action from authorities to secure the area and prevent potential casualties
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on Wednesday that his government would spend up to six weeks re-examining all immigration agreements made with Algiers since Algeria’s independence in 1962
Directed by Jacques Audiard, Emilia Pérez won the Jury Prize and shared Best Actress at Cannes last May. At the César Awards, it claimed Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, and awards for Cinematography, Original Music, Visual Effects, and Sound, solidifying its success
The French legislation also mandates regular testing of drinking water to detect a broad range of PFAS. Under new European Union regulations set to take effect next year, member states will be required to test their water supplies for 20 specific types of PFAS
The move follows a surge in demand for night trains across France, with 950,000 passengers using the service in 2024—a 23% increase compared to the previous year—according to Pierre-Christophe Soncarrieu, deputy director of the transport ministry’s Trains d’Équilibre du Territoire division
This initiative, named after an old term for community officers, is part of the city's broader efforts to ensure that all public services are easily accessible within a 15-minute commute, a policy that aims to make Paris a more connected and secure city
The trend has continued into early 2025, exacerbating concerns over the health and psychological effects of prolonged low sunlight exposure. Across the country, nearly all major cities have recorded below-normal sunshine levels over the past 12 months
Owen L., reportedly frustrated after his video game defeat and a confrontation with another player, decided to walk around outside to calm down. While doing so, he encountered Louise and, in a disturbing twist of fate, decided to rob or extort money from her
Before sharing the news with her family, Schram waited until she had the cheque in her hands. Now, she looks forward to using her winnings to enrich her life and the lives of her loved ones
The new service, a collaboration between France's SNCF and Germany's Deutsche Bahn (DB), is expected to significantly cut travel time and provide a sustainable alternative for both tourists and business travelers
The photograph, taken on the evening of February 1, at around 8:00 p.m. local time from the banks of the Seine River, captures the moon and Venus in almost perfect alignment, with a beam of blue light emanating from the top of the Eiffel Tower
The balloon, tethered to a cauldron in the Tuileries gardens near the Louvre Museum, will be reinstalled every year from June 21—coinciding with France’s annual music festival—until September 14, the date of a new sports festival that Macron aims to introduce
Retromobile, a key event for car enthusiasts worldwide, is renowned for its blend of history, art, and engineering. The event attracts a diverse crowd, including collectors, dealers, and fans of classic cars
The French forward’s remarkable performance, combined with a goal from Bradley Barcola and an own goal by Stuttgart's Willian Pacho, ensured that PSG progressed despite a shaky start to the competition
After the killings, the teenager packed a bag and retrieved a can of gasoline. He shot the family dog, which had been barking, before setting multiple fires in the house—first in his mother’s workshop, then in his bedroom, and finally over his parents' bodies
French publishers and authors have launched legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, accusing it of using copyrighted books to train its generative artificial intelligence models without authorization
"Ukraine's military is the primary safeguard of its security, and any notion of demilitarization is unacceptable," he declared. His remarks come amid renewed discussions in diplomatic circles regarding the future security architecture of Eastern Europe
Supporters of the measure argue that the new law will help strengthen social bonds and reduce isolation in rural areas, where many bars have closed over the past few decades. Opponents, however, caution that the change could lead to increased alcohol-related health risks
The injury, which occurred in the first half of the match, forced the 28-year-old scrum-half off the field after Ireland’s second-row Tadhg Beirne fell awkwardly on his leg at a ruck