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France legalizes assisted dying in historic reform. The French Parliament has passed a landmark law granting the right to assisted dying, sparking emotional patient reactions.

Justice reforms announced amid pedocriminalité crisis in France. Following the Lyhanna scandal, France's Justice Minister reveals plans to fix judicial dysfunction as new legal actions emerge.

Man charged with murder and rape in high-profile Lyhanna case. Jérôme Barella faces charges for the murder and rape of 11-year-old Lyhanna and related accusations in a separate case, marking a major judicial development.

French economists call for €126 billion fiscal effort to curb debt. Experts warn France must mobilize a €126 billion effort by 2032 to stabilize public debt, underscoring urgent economic challenges.

CGT pushes for climate leave and work reforms amid heatwave crisis. The CGT union demands climate leave and changes to work hours to protect workers during extreme heatwaves, citing fatal cases and employer lapses.

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