Amid strong opposition from French farmers and unions, France has requested a delay in the EU vote on the controversial EU-Mercosur trade agreement due to concerns over insufficient protections for local agriculture.
Amidst industrial decline and foreign control, France's economy faces a gloomy outlook in 2025, with social housing providing vital economic stability and social cohesion.
The ExisTransInter march experiences disruptive internal conflicts as political and syndical organizations are excluded, exposing ideological divides within the movement.
Belarus has freed over a hundred political prisoners, including Nobel laureate Ales Bialiatski, as part of a deal linked to the lifting of U.S. sanctions, sparking international diplomatic interest.
France's women's handball team wins bronze at the 2025 World Championship, marked by strong performances from emerging players and overcoming adversity.
New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announces plans for tougher gun control laws after the Sydney terror attack involving legally owned firearms.
Following a deadly anti-Semitic attack in Australia that claimed a French victim, France is escalating security around Jewish sites amid rising national fears over safety and hate crimes.
France confronts critical industrial losses with Brandt's liquidation and escalating agricultural protests amid contagious livestock disease outbreaks.
France seeks to delay the EU-Mercosur trade agreement approval, demanding stronger safeguards to protect its agriculture before any signing.
Former PM Élisabeth Borne urges Minister Sébastien Lecornu to consider Article 49.3 to ensure timely passage of the 2026 budget amid political resistance.
Following the deadly Sydney terrorist attack that claimed French citizen Dan Elkayam's life, Paris's Jewish community held a defiant Hanukkah celebration under increased security.
French cattle farmers in the South-West protest harsh DNC culling rules, escalating tensions before a ministerial visit amid fears of losing healthy herds and traditions.
The December 14, 2025 episode of 'Les enfants de la télé' aired on France 2 with guests Grégory Montel, Lorànt Deutsch, and more, continuing the show's tradition of nostalgic TV moments.
Toulon clinched a thrilling 43-34 victory over Bath in the Champions Cup, securing their first points of the season and a crucial bonus point in a closely fought match.
France faces the Netherlands for the bronze medal in the Women’s Handball World Championship, with live coverage available on beIN Sports 1.
French government pushes for a 2026 budget compromise amid political tensions and public concern over economic and social challenges.
Tensions escalate as feminicide activists confront authorities amid rising gender-based violence in France.
Following the dramatic theft of crown jewels from the Louvre, director Laurence des Cars confronts criticism and launches security upgrades ahead of crucial Senate testimony.
The French government begins vaccination of cattle to combat DNC in South-West France amid farmer protests and road blockades, aiming to prevent mass culling.
TikTok creators profit from fake news and sensational stories, challenging the platform's monetization rules and fueling misinformation in France.
Amid widespread protests by farmers against culling policies, France plans to vaccinate nearly a million additional cattle to combat contagious nodular dermatitis, with the Agriculture Minister visiting Occitanie to oversee vaccination efforts and address farmers' concerns.
Lion Forge announces season 2 of 'Iyanu' with new clips for 2026 release, while 'La Légende de Monte-Cristo' musical adapts Dumas' novel with a modern production.
Didier Deschamps will leave his coaching role after the 2026 World Cup, with Zinédine Zidane widely expected to succeed him, although the official announcement will come post-tournament.
December 2025 polls show Macron's steady but low approval, rising scores for Bardella, and an unexpected political entry in Nice by ex-OGC Nice president Jean-Pierre Rivère.
The French Senate has cut €1 billion from the 2026 France 2030 innovation budget amid fiscal balancing efforts, while France’s social spending notably exceeds European averages.
Maud Gatel of MoDem endorses Rachida Dati for Paris mayor in 2026, emphasizing shared goals and political alternation.
France wins its fourth Junior Eurovision title in 2025 with Lou Deleuze's impactful performance of "Ce monde" in Tbilissi, tying the record for most wins in the contest's history.
President Macron reiterates commitment to defeating drug trafficking in Marseille amid ongoing violence and €5 billion urban renewal efforts, while a related arson attack in Dijon underscores wider narcotraffic issues.
Disney's $1 billion investment in OpenAI's Sora video tool marks a transformative collaboration, enabling licensed use of iconic characters amid concerns over AI's creative impact.
Two major 2025 cultural events highlight French and francophone creativity: a modern musical adaptation of 'La Légende de Monte-Cristo' and the socially engaged 36th Journées Cinématographiques de Carthage film festival.
Clermont Auvergne struggles with errors and penalties in a 14-35 home defeat to Sale Sharks in the 2025 Champions Cup.
Tadej Pogacar aims to add first Paris-Roubaix and Milan-Sanremo wins along with a fifth Tour de France in his 2026 campaign.
Castorama expands repair services with over 4,700 spare parts available online and in stores to promote product reuse and circular economy values.
French farmers are protesting government bovine dermatose policies, demanding lighter protocols amid an ongoing agricultural crisis that has led to widespread road blockades and calls for policy reforms.
French farmers stage major protests against government culling policy to combat contagious nodular dermatitis, with political leaders backing their cause amid tensions over disease control measures.
After adopting the Social Security Financing Law, France faces intense political disputes as it works to finalize the 2025 State budget amid deep ideological divisions and a looming deficit target.
Mickaël Ettori, a key member of the Corsican Petit Bar gang, was arrested after five years on the run following convictions for assassination and financial crimes.
France launches mass cattle vaccination and enforces culling amid Dermatose Nodulaire Contagieuse outbreaks, balancing containment and farmer protests.
New nodular dermatitis outbreaks in Haute-Garonne have intensified farmer protests and expanded government control measures in southern France.
Uzès local merchants face severe economic difficulties but are mobilizing festive initiatives to boost crucial Christmas sales.
The former Castorama site in Lezennes and Hellemmes is set to become 'Le Carré Productif', a new economic hub promoting urban regeneration and sustainability.
France’s 2025 Social Security budget passed after an unprecedented cross-party alliance, with calls for greater ministerial leadership and ongoing sector concerns.
Karim Benzema's desire to rejoin France's national team ahead of the 2026 World Cup could trigger major tactical changes and affect several current players' roles.
France women’s handball team lost 29-23 to Germany in the 2025 World Championship semi-finals, ending their title defense and setting up a bronze medal match.
French police informants face investigation for cocaine trafficking amid a failed operation in Marseille, while a related murder sentenced to 25 years in Rennes highlights drug-related violence.
A boy's forcible shaving at a Paris children’s home has triggered an investigation and a government push for child protection reform.
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy has launched a book tour to promote his prison memoir, while restricting media access at events following his recent release.
French farmers protest nationwide against government livestock culling policy for contagious nodular dermatitis, demanding vaccination over mass euthanasia.
Disney has invested $1 billion in OpenAI, licensing over 200 characters for AI-generated video and image content under a strategic three-year partnership.
Karim Benzema has opened up about a potential return to France's national team for the 2026 World Cup, but team dynamics and his current club status make it unlikely.
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