French news

The French Assemblée Nationale has voted in a controversial new “anti-vandal” bill by 387 to 92, in response to the violence seen during some of the gilets jaunes protests since November.

The Breton island l’Île d'Ouessant (Ushant), which has 800 inhabitants, is seeking a dairy farmer to produce organic milk on the island.

The French inquiry into the controversial new formula of thyroid drug Levothyrox has been widened to include the charge of “involuntary homicide”, or manslaughter, after the death of a woman.

Deadly fire in apartment block in capital's 16th arrondissement being treated as suspected arson

A British government bill aimed at helping the UK make bilateral healthcare deals with EU countries in the event of a no-deal Brexit is being debated in the House of Lords today.

A general strike is taking place in Paris today (Tuesday February 5), affecting some tourist sites and local schools, after union CGT called for a march for buying power and a fairer taxation system.

President considering referendum on a range of issues on same day as European election

CGT union calls for reinstatement of about 10 workers who were fired for 'serious misconduct'

Residents and visitors to Nice witnessed unusual weather phenomenon

People in France have been warned to watch out for an email scam asking victims to send money, in order to stop compromising photos and videos of them from being “released” to all of their contacts.