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In a report published on Monday, November 2, France's High Council for Gender Equality finds that women's higher risk of depression is the product of social conditions, with women facing greater exposure to inequality and violence throughout their lives....
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The author of the best-selling novel 'The Fault in Our Stars' has been a particular target of the surge in book bans sweeping parts of the United States. His new novel, 'Hollywood, Ending,' which once again focuses on youth, will be released in France in January....
safety
The victims include 54 Spanish nationals and 15 foreigners – four US citizens, two Australians, two Japanese and one each from Argentina, Canada, France, Mexico, Portugal, Tunisia and the Czech Republic....
government
With less than six months to go before the election, the protest movement sparked by high school students has taken center stage. The government's inability to address the anger has made it a scapegoat, while the far-right Rassemblement National and the radical left La France Ins...
parks
On Monday, a petition calling for the closure of CNews, a channel part of conservative French billionaire Vincent Bolloré's group often described as France's answer to Fox News, surpassed 500,000 signatures....
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A court on Monday granted bankruptcy protection to Paris department store BHV Marais, which sparked controversy last year over a partnership with Asian fast-fashion giant Shein, as it aims to safeguard its operations and jobs....
News
France has a lot of different types of cheese on offer - but we want to hear your nominations for the best cheese.
News
From Monday, almost 3,000 young doctors are taking up roles in areas with a shortage of doctors, many of them in rural France, to make it easier for patients to get an appointment....
safety
Look at many of the images of the recent cost of living protests that have gripped France, and you'll notice clouds of whiteish-grey tear gas. So do French police really use it more often than in neighbouring countries? And why?...
schools
The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class....
safety
The route for Thursday's nationwide strike demonstration in Paris has yet to be approved by police, with unions once again facing uncertainty over where they will be allowed to march....
News
Workers across France are being called to strike on Thursday, November 5th, in a nationwide day of action over wages, the cost of living and public services - from travel disruption and demo routes, here's what to expect....
government
Whether it's explanations of how the French political system works, insight into the candidates or analysis of who can stop Marine Le Pen becoming president - let us know your questions about France's 2027 presidential election and we'll answer them....
safety
France has opened an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police during protests over the rising cost of living in Paris.
News
French authorities have suspended sales and imports of ultra-thin condoms made by a Malaysian manufacturer after an investigation found defects that could increase the risk of breakage, which could lead to sexually transmitted infections and unintended pregnancies....
safety
The five men, from an 'ultra-right movement,' were arrested on Thursday while broadcasting live footage online near the northern Channel port of Dunkirk, said the local prefecture. They were carrying tear gas, pepper spray canisters, a stick and a baton....
government
French presidential contender Edouard Philippe on Sunday ruled out competing in a primary to select a single right-wing candidate to face challenges from the far right and far left....
schools
France is readying for another week of protests after the head of a student group said a campaign of high school blockades would restart Monday, ahead of a nationwide day of strikes and protests on Thursday....
government
Too many candidates, disillusionment with Macron, fears of a far-right victory... Although many voters are interested in politics, they've become deeply disillusioned and still don't know who they will vote for in the 2027 presidential elections....
safety
No suspects have been arrested at this point. The attack happened during clashes after a third weekend of France-wide demonstrations against soaring living costs....
safety
French police say they've arrested five British far-right activists found carrying tear gas bombs as they were filming themselves harassing migrants near the northern Channel port of Dunkirk....
safety
France has launched an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at security forces during a weekend protest in Paris, prosecutors told AFP on Sunday....
Local
France has launched an attempted murder investigation after a petrol bomb was thrown at security forces during a weekend protest in Paris, prosecutors told AFP on Sunday....
business
The violence followed largely peaceful protests earlier on Saturday and came amid a wave of similar demonstrations across Europe. The unrest was reminiscent of scenes across France last month....
