WorldFrench first lady hospitalisedThe French president's woes have continued, as it emerged his girlfriend was rushed to hospital following claims he was having an affair with an actress.12 Jan 10:35 PM
WorldHollande's tough work weekIn less than 24 hours, a Government banned a comedian and its President threatened legal action against a magazine that reported him having an affair with an actor.12 Jan 04:30 PM
SportSchumacher 'still in danger'Michael Schumacher remained in a "critical but stable" condition in a French hospital, his spokeswoman said, denying claims made by a friend that he was out of danger.05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldParis-bound flight grounded by bomb threatA Paris-bound flight was rescheduled after Venezuela grounded an Air France plane that French authorities said terrorists might have been planning to blow up.15 Dec 06:33 PM
WorldFrench troops die disarming C. African rebelsMore than 500 people have been killed over the past week in sectarian fighting in Central African Republic, aid officials said, as France reported that gunmen killed two of its soldiers.11 Dec 12:13 AM
WorldJail sentence over faulty French implantsA disgraced French businessman was convicted of fraud and sentenced to four years in prison for filling tens of thousands of breast implants with industrial grade silicone.10 Dec 07:24 PM
EntertainmentBob Dylan sued in France for racismBob Dylan is being sued for alleged racism after he likened Croatians to Nazis and slave owners.02 Dec 07:05 PM
TravelFrance: Savour the best of LyonLyon's famous food has to be tasted to be believed, writes Deborah Telford.01 Dec 10:30 PM
WorldProstitution: France wants to punish clientsFrance's government is pushing one of Europe's toughest laws against prostitution and sex trafficking, and other countries are watching closely.26 Nov 06:45 PM
WorldFrench spies in plot to kill extremist clericFrench spies plotted to pose as neo-Nazis to assassinate Abu Hamza, the extremist cleric, in London because they were so frustrated with Britain's failure to deal with him.25 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldFairytale over for Disneyland Paris?Could it be au revior to the Magic Kingdom in France? Disneyland Paris is still reeling from a worker's attempted suicide, a strike and a continuing financial losses.24 Nov 09:44 PM
WorldParis shooting suspect wrote 'confused' letterThe suspect in a shooting at a French newspaper office and three other attacks had written a "confused" letter criticising media manipulation and capitalism and including a vague reference to Syria, authorities said.21 Nov 06:13 PM
WorldParis shooting suspect arrestedThe suspect in a Paris newspaper office shooting that left a photographer gravely wounded and other attacks that triggered a two-day nationwide manhunt has been arrested, French authorities said.20 Nov 09:23 PM
WorldToo fat to fly: Man's ordeal endingHe's been turned down by planes, trains and even a cruise ship in his quest to return home - and his family says it's because of he has been deemed too fat to travel. Now Frenchman Kevin Chenais' long and fitful journey is coming to an end.20 Nov 06:47 PM
WorldSex war - France's new revolutionSex, politics and morality: Put the three together, and you are sure to end up with a steaming tub of trouble.16 Nov 02:57 AM
Travel'Tis the season to head northIf your mind's slowly turning to the Christmas holidays and you're after something different, consider these top ski resorts.07 Nov 12:30 AM
All BlacksABs: Born leaders working in harmonyBe it in the corporate, political or sporting worlds, rarely has there been a comfortable alliance between the top two in the hierarchy.06 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldParty animal a worldwide hitAn actual party animal has become a worldwide sensation after his night out with a bunch of French revellers went viral.04 Nov 08:31 PM
WorldPolice release sketch of French Alps motorcyclistPolice investigating the murder of a British man killed along with three other people in the French Alps have released an image of a male motorcyclist they would like to track down.04 Nov 06:07 PM
WorldQuestions over journalists' deaths'It was an execution.' Questions remain about the deaths of two veteran French journalists - including how such an attack was carried out near a UN base.03 Nov 05:47 PM
OpinionCatherine Field: Demonised Valls on course for France's top jobBy many measures, to be Interior Minister in France today is to have the country's toughest job.25 Oct 07:29 PM
TravelFrance: Arles to Lyon on the RhoneThe Greeks brought wine to Provence, but the Romans have left an incomparable mark on the landscape, finds Pamela Wade.22 Oct 10:00 PM
WorldObama tries to placate Hollande over spyingBarack Obama has spoken to France's President Francois Hollande as a row rages over claims that a US spy agency eavesdropped on millions of phone calls of French citizens.22 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldFrench anger over mass NSA snoopFrance wants answers from the US after it was revealed the NSA swept up - and in some cases recorded - 70.3 million French phone calls and emails over a month.21 Oct 09:50 PM
TravelFrance: A week in ProvenceDeborah Telford plunges into polishing up her command of French with practical lessons in a Provence village.10 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelTop five travel-inspiring moviesThere's nothing like a beautifully shot film to make you feel like up-and-leaving the very next day. Here are five examples that show off their stunning destinations to full effect.25 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelFrance: Frank, flashy, and alluringAnthony Peregrine sees the best of Nice, a magnet to the rich for centuries.25 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandParis talks highlight Security Council bidAfter his jaunt with royalty, Prime Minister John Key will return to business with a thud tonight.22 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldEagle-eye view: Flying over the French Alps with a Go-ProThis amazing GoPro cam footage captured some amazing scenes as it was placed upon an eagle flying through Mer de Glace glacier and Montenvers Railway on northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps.Watch20 Sep 02:27 AM
WorldFrance: Military option for Syria remainsIn a televised address, French President Francois Hollande says he hasn't ruled out the "military option" against Syria.15 Sep 08:14 PM
