# France

Last year

2022

# first cap

Max Spring handed his France debut in second Test against Japan

Fabien Galthié’s team is otherwise unchanged for the clash in Tokyo.

4.6k

Jul 7th 2022, 11:32 AM

# English Channel

British and French police arrest 15 people in connection to English Channel migrant deaths

Twenty-seven people died when the boat they were in sank off the coast of Calais in November.

11.9k

Jul 2nd 2022, 7:31 PM

# France

Men convicted of involvement in 2015 terror attacks in Paris

The attacks resulted in the deaths of 130 people, when a team of jihadists laid siege to the French capital.

24.6k

Updated

Jun 29th 2022, 7:55 PM

# bonjour

French parliament names pro-Macron centrist as house speaker in election fallout

Yael Braun-Pivet is the first woman to hold the post.

10.7k

Jun 28th 2022, 7:00 PM

# Ligue 1

Favre new Nice coach as Galtier in Paris Saint-Germain talks

Galtier won the French league title with Lille in 2021.

3.3k

Jun 27th 2022, 2:49 PM

# exclusive economic zone

France not carrying out military exercises in Irish-patrolled waters, Coveney says

Minister Simon Coveney spoke about the change of plan in the Dáil today.

15.9k

Jun 23rd 2022, 1:33 PM

# Deadlock

Macron urges 'compromises' to break France impasse

Macron’s centrist alliance finished Sunday’s parliamentary elections 44 seats short of a majority in the National Assembly.

7.3k

Jun 22nd 2022, 10:38 PM

# La Resistance

Marine groups call on French government to stop military exercise near Irish waters

The exercise began from 2am this morning.

18.4k

Jun 21st 2022, 9:25 PM

# RIP

French film star Jean-Louis Trintignant dies aged 91

In a career that started when he was 19, Trintignant appeared in more than 100 films.

12.8k

Jun 17th 2022, 9:05 PM

# Result

Modric penalty secures Croatia win as France finish run of Nations League games without win

The World Cup champions are without a victory in four outings.

4.5k

Jun 13th 2022, 10:17 PM

# France

French election projections see Macron’s centrists keep a majority

More than 6,000 candidates were running for 577 seats in France’s National Assembly in a first round of elections yeterday.

9.8k

Updated

Jun 13th 2022, 5:50 PM

# On The Dotted Line

Real Madrid sign France midfielder for reported fee of over £85million

Aurelien Tchouameni joins the Spanish side from Monaco.

14.6k

Jun 11th 2022, 1:35 PM

# Nations League

Mbappe salvages draw for France in Austria, inside-own-half goal helps Andorra to first win

The result leaves France, who won last year’s edition of the Nations League, still without a win three games into the new campaign.

6.0k

Jun 10th 2022, 10:24 PM

# Trial

Former caretaker accused of serial rape and sexual assault goes on trial in France

Scala confessed to around 40 rapes, but authorities say the true number is higher.

31.6k

Jun 10th 2022, 5:52 PM

# November 2015

Prosecutors request life sentence for main Paris attack suspect

The request for no chance of parole is rare in France, where prisoners on life sentences are often released after 20 to 25 years.

5.9k

Jun 10th 2022, 5:43 PM

# Hitting back

Liverpool dismayed by 'disgraceful' claims from French Interior Minister

UEFA have launched their own independent review, led by Portugal’s Dr Tiago Brandao Rodrigues.

7.3k

Jun 2nd 2022, 8:15 PM

# Russia

Putin and Macron discuss Ukraine arms, grain supplies

The talks lasted for 80 minutes.

26.3k

May 28th 2022, 4:23 PM

France star extends Toulouse deal until 2028

Ntamack helped France win the Six Nations Grand Slam this season.

10.5k

May 25th 2022, 6:19 PM

# Disease

France, Germany report first monkeypox cases as UK figures more than double to reach 20

The rare disease — which is not usually fatal — often manifests itself through fever, muscle aches and other signs.

39.4k

Updated

May 20th 2022, 12:38 PM

# national treasure

Michelangelo sketch sold at auction for €23 million

There are fewer than ten drawings by Michelangelo which exist in private hands.

16.1k

May 18th 2022, 3:23 PM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Monday

Here’s your round-up of what made the headlines today.

22.5k

May 16th 2022, 10:45 PM

# elisabeth borne

Macron names first French female PM in over 30 years

Outgoing French Prime Minister Jean Castex earlier handed his resignation to the president.

17.4k

May 16th 2022, 6:26 PM

# France

Macron vows new start for nation at second term inauguration

It marks the first time a French leader is serving a second term in 20 years.

8.3k

May 7th 2022, 12:23 PM

# second term

Macron pledges to reunite divided France after winning second presidential term

Populist run-off challenger Marine Le Pen quickly conceded defeat but achieved her best-ever electoral showing.

24.2k

Apr 25th 2022, 7:12 AM

# France

France votes in showdown for Macron and Le Pen

Analysts have warned that blank votes or abstentions could be crucial in this election.

22.1k

Updated

Apr 24th 2022, 12:17 PM

# France

Crunch time for Macron and Le Pen ahead of presidential vote

Both candidates fired off attacks in interviews today before last-minute walkabouts and rallies.

9.0k

Apr 22nd 2022, 9:14 PM

# Nissan

France issues international arrest warrant for former car tycoon Carlos Ghosn

Ghosn staged an audacious getaway out of Japan on a private jet in 2019.

16.7k

Apr 22nd 2022, 8:20 AM

# French election

Macron and Le Pen clash over Russian loan, hijab ban and cost of living in debate

Macron was deemed the winner of the 2.5 hour debate in an opinion poll.

38.6k

Updated

Apr 21st 2022, 7:30 AM

# France

French Prime Minister says government to resign if Macron wins to create 'new impetus'

Macron is facing a close race in the run-off this Sunday against far-right veteran Marine Le Pen.

18.5k

Apr 19th 2022, 2:07 PM

# French election

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen accused of misusing public funds

It is not the first time Le Pen and her party were accused of misusing EU funds.

39.7k

Apr 18th 2022, 3:52 PM

# Salah Abdeslam

Main Paris attacks suspect apologises to 'all victims' of 2015 atrocity

The apology marked a dramatic end to three days of testimony by Salah Abdeslam.

20.9k

Apr 15th 2022, 4:34 PM

# Journey

'I loved coaching but I never thought it was going to bring me to the west of Ireland'

South Africa native Dewald Senekal has had an interesting journey in rugby before joining Connacht.

17.4k

Apr 13th 2022, 7:30 PM

# Tragedy

At least 10 killed as lorry and tourist bus collide in Egypt

The crash happened on a road about 27 miles south of the city of Aswan

10.8k

Apr 13th 2022, 3:59 PM

# French presidential election

'We are exhausted': France’s Macron faces angry voters as he fights for second term

Emmanuel Macron and far-right nationalist rival Marine Le Pen qualified on Sunday for France’s 24 April presidential run-off.

24.6k

Apr 12th 2022, 11:08 PM

# France

Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen begin duel to become French president

After a first round of voting on Sunday, Macron came top with 27.85%, while far-right leader Le Pen finished second at 23.15%.

16.7k

Apr 11th 2022, 10:44 PM

# voting round two

Macron and Le Pen prepare for tense French election duel

Projections from the first round of voting show Macron scoring 28-29%, with Le Pen on 22-24%.

12.0k

Apr 11th 2022, 7:28 AM

# The Fix

Here's What Happened Today: Sunday

Here’s a roundup of stories from today.

11.8k

Apr 10th 2022, 7:57 PM

# at the polls

Emmanuel Macron to face Marine Le Pen in run-off election for French presidency - exit polls

Projections show that Macron leads far-right leader Le Pen in the first round of France’s elections by a larger than expected margin.

36.4k

Apr 10th 2022, 7:13 PM

# next president

Polls open in first round of France’s presidential election

President Emmanuel Macron is seeking a second five-year term, with a strong challenge from the far right.

8.6k

Apr 10th 2022, 10:27 AM

# French election

Quiz: How much do you know about French presidents?

Fièvre électorale.

30.1k

Apr 9th 2022, 10:00 PM