French teenager suspected of plotting terrorist act at Paris Olympics The 16-year-old had ‘pledged allegiance’ to Islamic State and has admitted his plans
Blades of Paris Moulin Rouge cabaret club mysteriously fall off It was not a windy night and the blades are checked regularly, say managers
How does your area of France fare for delay to see a doctor? Some departments are in particular trouble when it comes to waiting times for specialists France sets out energy mix target Must I declare dividends that are reinvested outside of France? Mass flight disruption at French airports today April 25
Stray dogs to be shot after sheep attacks in southern France But animal welfare campaigners say the dogs should be taken to shelters instead
State of French roads causing alarm Spectacular images of roads that have collapsed or been blocked by mudslides this winter have prompted renewed concern about the state of France’s roads
9 ways France plans to simplify bureaucracy for residents ‘Intelligible’ language, more telephone operators, shorter waiting times, and a new AI assistant are among new admin simplification measures announced by the PM
Crops and vines decimated by April frosts in France Cold snap is predicted to continue until end of week, when a cévenol storm will sweep across country
Stay up-to-date: 20 recent and upcoming changes in France We cover tax updates, renovation scheme revamps, possible money changes for British residents and more
BREAKING: Thursday's air strike in France called off, disruption still expected Disruption is still expected at a number of airports. The union has also not rescinded its strike notice for three days in May
Pesticide poison victims in France asked to join legal action The aim is to create a compensation fund for residents suffering with illnesses thought to be caused by pesticides
Updates: French language tests, moving back to UK and votes for life We find definitive answers and news updates regarding reader concerns
Many French flights set to be cancelled due to air traffic strike Thursday’s 24-hour protest is expected to be one of the largest walkouts in the profession
Patient reimbursement to end at French dental centres amid fraud claim Irregularities noted at 10 sites include false invoices for crowns, invoices submitted twice and procedures carried out despite being deemed unnecessary French bank to close dozens of Britons' accounts citing Brexit PHOTOS: Sudden hailstorm turns French Riviera towns white Cable theft leaves French village cut off from internet and phone
A13 French motorway near Paris closed until at least May 1 Further tests must be carried out before repairs can begin. Traffic jams reached 400km long around Paris on Monday French tax office to send reminder letters for missing property forms UK rejects EU’s youth mobility offer citing ‘free movement’ concerns UK jockey wins French race - then asks Macron about his residency card Update: France’s A13 motorway closed for days, huge traffic jams Man ‘plotted to kill’ osteopath who left him disabled in France
Thousands march against new motorway project in south-west France The protest was the latest opposition movement against the controversial project
French air traffic controllers’ union files strike notice for April 25 Almost three-quarters of flights could to be affected
Supermarket cheeses recalled in France over fears of listeria They were sold in all major supermarkets nationally
Gardeners warned of morning frosts as French cold snap continues Temperatures will be significantly below average until the weekend, with snow and April showers
‘Smishing’: Warning over this common scamming trick in France It comes as 15-year-old is arrested near Bordeaux on suspicion of using this way of scamming to spend €12,000 of victims’ money on online shopping goods
Is French supermarket trend for ‘monthly subscription’ worth doing? How much would you have to spend to make the schemes truly cost-saving?
La Poste brings back itinerant post offices in vans to rural areas The scheme aims to bring postal services to more people and harks back to the yellow vans of the 1960s and 70s
Motorway tolls, doctor fees, water leaks: 5 French practical updates Our round-up of recent practical articles you may have missed
Vosges birds to ‘recuperate in Norway’ as part of French trial The plan is aiming to help the emblematic birds, proponents say - but critics say it is a ‘textbook example of what not to do’
New look at vaccine to combat Lyme disease in France Continuing research has published promising results in ‘antibody vaccine’ method
Women given right to vote in France 80 years ago It came a full 96 years after suffrage was extended to all men in France - and 51 years after New Zealand offered the vote to its women
EU proposes talks with UK for easy work and study for under-30s Labour says this looks too much like a return to pre-Brexit free movement and it has ‘no plans’ to negotiate such a deal. The UK government does not want an EU-wide scheme.
Telecom firms, utilities: which offer English language services in France? We checked out any advertised dedicated helplines
Busy roads and airport delay data: 6 France travel updates We also look at fast-selling Eurostar tickets and a €10,000 fine issued to man who made fake bomb alert as he was running late for a flight
Why are temperatures yo-yoing in France? And what about next week? Erratic fluctuations can be source of concern for vineyards, farmers and home gardens
Scammers fleece drivers who break down on French roads out of €3,000 These ‘breakdown pirates’ are becoming more common. Here is how to avoid falling victim
France’s minimum wage is too low at €1,398 net a month - Michelin boss The number of workers throughout the country on this wage has risen significantly in recent years
Look up this weekend in France for peak of shooting star display Annual Lyrids meteor shower will be at full force Sunday night
Frost warnings, storms and snow at 500m as temperatures in France drop Cold winds from British Isles will keep temperatures cool over the weekend
French couple innovate horse hoof health with plastic shoes It may mean the end of the ‘clip clop’ sound but the polyurethane horseshoe is said to be a healthier alternative to metal
Russia - but not Putin - to be part of D-Day commemorations in France Russians who contributed to the Allied victory should be honoured without ‘outcast’ president, a Russian history expert says
Jogger draws tribute image to Paris Olympics with their running route It comes as new tickets go on sale to mark exactly 100 days until the Games begin
Eagle attacks and injures paraglider mid-flight in Savoie, east France The attack, which lasted for 13 minutes, left the man in need of stitches and surgery
Tax declarations in France: How to tell an official email from a scam Staying alert can help protect you and your money during this declaration period
Briton arrested for driving €300,000 Lamborghini on Le Touquet beach Witnesses were scared when the car sped onto the sand in front of families and other beach-goers
Cars damaged from water in service station fuel in south-west France One driver received a €3,500 repair bill after filling up on €73-worth of diesel
Olympic torch is lit and on its way: will it pass near you in France? Around 10,500 people will carry torch to all four corners of France
PHOTO: The French chateau for sale for… €425 million The listing price is the highest ever for a property in France
Australia offers citizenship to Frenchman who blocked knifeman ‘Bollard man hero’ can ‘stay as long as he likes’, says Australian PM after fatal attack in Sydney
Why there are more processionary caterpillars in France this year There are two main types of the insect and they can now be found in most of the country
Silhouettes of D-Day soldiers erected at British memorial in Normandy The 1,475 two-metre tall statues will portray British soldiers who died on the beaches on the day of landing
Taxe foncière French property tax: What rises on way as councils vote? Local councils had until April 15 to set their rates; some have risen, some stayed the same, and a couple have dropped
Obligatory roadworthy tests begin for motorbikes in France Protests took place across the country at the weekend - but a survey also shows most users support the change
Cool week ahead for France after temperatures drop, frosts expected Powerful winds will drop temperatures throughout the week, as Storm Renata batters the north
Call for car fuel at €1.50/litre in France: One million sign petition Current prices equate to ‘paying a ransom for the right to drive’, says leading driving association
What is France’s new national plan to fight against Asian hornets? The hornets represent a triple threat: to the beekeeping industry, to the environment and to public health, said the French minister for biodiversity
Dog-walks, airport scam, tax season: 5 French practical updates Our round-up of recent articles you may have missed
What are key health risks people in France face in next five years? ‘All of these risks exist. We don't know when they will happen, but we know they will happen’, says new expert health report
Act now to limit tiger mosquitoes at French home this summer The insects are now in all regions of France
Gold prospecting firm to target four communes in Brittany Canadian firm's CEO believes valuable reserves have been overlooked
New call for air traffic and rail strikes: 8 France travel updates We also look at the progress of the Entry/Exit System EU border control system and an increase in US-France flights
Habits of French people that annoy Britons - according to French media Do you agree with these tips on ‘how not to irritate the British’?
MAP: Where do diners tip the most in France - and how much is usual? It is more widespread in some regions, but nowhere is it as common as in America
‘Professional scammer’ targeting people at airport in south-west France Passengers are warned to be alert to a well-dressed man who often pretends to be an airline executive
Couple disguise postbox as French speed camera to slow down cars The idea is legal as the postbox is on their private property - as long as it does not start flashing passing vehicles
The 7 ways France plans to improve end-of-life care Proposals include precise rules for the administration of assisted dying and palliative care
French post office to move focus from letters to… meal deliveries Only 15% of its work will be from letters by the end of this year, says La Poste CEO
Online income tax declarations open in France: what’s new? Deadlines are from late May to early June. Changes this year include a questionnaire relating to the new biens immobiliers property declaration
World first as heart stored for 12 hours before transplant in France The organ was flown across the Atlantic in a specially-adapted fridge
Tramadol: fewer pills in boxes in France in bid to reduce addiction Number of pills of the painkiller to be at least halved after multiple deaths were linked to the drug
Man killed, another seriously hurt in knife attack along Bordeaux riverfront The attack is thought to have been sparked by a row over the victims’ alcohol consumption, said a police source
Temperatures in France to rise 20C in few hours over weekend Highs of 30C or more are expected for the second weekend before a mini cold snap next week
Key step completed for France-UK travel and new EU border controls Total of 224 ‘kiosks’ being installed at UK and French tunnel borders to speed up data collection ahead of the launch of the EES system
New rules are killing off older cars unable to adapt in France EU safety regulations include a range of high-end technological updates that older models may not be able to satisfy
How much money do people in France need to live well? What is the role of money in well-being and how much do people need on average, new poll asks
Dog owners in France launch petition over ban on dogs not on leads ‘It is urgent and vital that our dogs can get back a bit of freedom,’ they say, after town brings in a fine of up to €450 for non-compliance
French town is selling house for €1 However there are conditions and buyers will have to spend considerably more on renovations
French court removes approval for new road - a year after it is built The road runs through woodland that is home to some 45 protected species
PHOTOS: Ants take over home in south-west France ‘I’ve been destroying several nests every day but they keep coming’
British bricklayer killed in work accident in south-west France The man had lived in the Occitane region for over 25 years