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Extra security checks on French bank transfers from next month
You may wish to verify existing beneficiary details to avoid payments to them potentially being blocked
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Pioneering French surgery restores sight to man using part of his tooth
Revolutionary operation allows people to regain most of their vision after their cornea is damages
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French policeman charged with rape of British tourist
The Marseille prosecutor opened an inquiry after the tourist filed a complaint
Polluting cruise liner in Marseille fined
A cruise liner captain and his bosses have been fined €100,000 for polluting the air in Marseille by using heavy-sulphur oil.

The fine on the skipper of the Azura and US owner Carnival is the first such court case in France. It comes after heavy local criticism of poor air quality with plumes of black smoke seen over the port area.