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safety
Spanish authorities identify all 69 victims of train crash
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....
business
Paris department store BHV receives bankruptcy protection
The iconic Parisian department store BHV was placed in administration on November 2, 2026, marking the latest twist in a long-running saga for this struggling company....
government
How France's protests marked a turning point in the presidential race
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
Calls mount to ban French TV channel CNews after racist killing
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....
parks
Historic Paris department store receives bankruptcy protection
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
Poll: What is the best French cheese?
France has a lot of different types of cheese on offer - but we want to hear your nominations for the best cheese.
News
Thousands of young doctors deployed to France's 'medical deserts'
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
Explained: Why the French police use so much tear gas
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
Limited school protests resume in some cities in France as holiday ends
The government has announced measures, including changing the university admissions process, ensuring more teachers and capping the number of pupils per class....
safety
MAP: Route for the Paris demo on November 5th
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
French protests: What to expect from November 5th strikes
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
Tell us: What questions do you have about the French presidential election?
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....