France, new Prime Minister Francois Bayrou says he is well aware of the scale of France’s financial and political problems, comparing the country’s budget deficit to the Himalayan mountain range.…
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France: Kylian Mbappe says he remains committed to playing for his country
Kylian Mbappe has promised he remains committed to playing for France despite being left out of their last two squads. The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward has 86 caps for France,…
France: 50 men accused in mass rape of Gisèle Pelicot
Collectively, the defendants accused of raping Gisèle Pelicot are facing more than 600 years in jail. They are young, old, burly, thin, black and white. Among them are firefighters, lorry…
France: Court finds author guilty of downplaying Rwandan genocide
A court in France has found French-Cameroonian author Charles Onana guilty of downplaying the Rwandan genocide. The 60-year-old writer was fined €8,400 ($8,900; £7,000) and Damien Serieyx, his publishing director…
France: Prince William and Trump meet after Notre-Dame reopening
The Prince of Wales met US President-elect Donald Trump while visiting France for the ceremonial reopening of Notre-Dame cathedral. Prince William joined other world leaders in Paris to mark the…
France: President Macron pledges to stay in office until end of term
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will stay on “until the end” of his five-year term, until May 2027, after a no-confidence vote in parliament toppled the government. Speaking to the nation…
France: Macron to address nation after Barnier government collapse
French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Thursday night, a day after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was ousted in a no-confidence vote. Names for a new prime minister…
France: PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country’s budget for next year. A total of…