French European Affairs junior minister Clement Beaune said on Monday that current tensions over Brexit between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's government and the European Union were 'a test' for Europe.

Brexit tensions are a test for Europe, says French minister

Thousands of people across France marched against what organisers said was going influence of the far-right ideas ahead of presidential elections due next year. Members of more than 100 left-leaning organisations participated in 'Liberty March' in about 140 cities and towns across the country.

Thousands protest far-right ideas in France

G7 leaders are on Saturday set to agree on a joint declaration aimed at preventing another pandemic, as they resume wide-ranging talks at their first in-person summit in almost two years.

G7 leaders agree on a joint declaration to stop future pandemics

France striker Wissam Ben Yedder said the reigning world champions are in the toughest group at the European Championship and that they must make a strong start to their campaign against Germany in Tuesday's opener.

Football: France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says Ben Yedder

The man who slapped the French President, Emmanuel Macron, has been sentenced to an 18-month jail term in a court hearing on Thursday. On June 8, French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped by a man during his trip to southeast France.

France: Man who slapped Macron jailed for 18 months

French forces killed an Al Qaeda leader in Sahel region of Africa, France's armed forces minister said on Friday. He vowed to keep substantial military presence in the region.

France kills Al Qaeda leader in Sahel region of Africa

“Donations of doses by states have to be supplemented by donations of doses by pharmaceutical companies,” Macron told a news conference at the G7 Summit in Cornwall.

Macron calls for pharma giants to donate Covid vaccines

Citroen became the fourth automaker to reveal this week that it has been charged in France in connection with the 'dieselgate' emissions cheating scandal. The French automaker was charged by authorities over allegations of deception related to the sale of Euro 5 diesel vehicles in France between 2009 and 2015.

World Business Watch: French carmaker Citroen charged in 'dieselgate' scandal

French prosecutors have requested an 18-month jail term for a man who slapped President Emmanuel Macron in the face. The court gave Damien Tarel a sentence of 18 months in jail, but 14 of those months were suspended.

French prosecutors demand 18-month jail term for man who slapped Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced major drawdown of country's military presence in Sahel region of Africa. He also announced end of existing Barkhane operation.

Macron announces major troop drawdown from Sahel region in Africa

France has suspended military operations with Central African Republic, accusing its government of failing to respect political opposition and failing to stop a 'massive' anti-French disinformation campaign.

France freezes military ties with Central African Republic

The authority said that a company in a dominant position is subject to a particular responsibility, that of not undermining competition.

France fines Google USD 268 million for unfair practices in online ads

The French President Emmanuel Macron was slapped by a man during his trip to southeast France on Tuesday, his aide reported. While touring the village of Tain-l'Hermitage in the Drome region, the 43-year-old approached a man across the barrier to shake his hand.

Watch: President Emmanuel Macron slapped during visit to southeast France

A memorial to almost 22,500 servicemen and women under British command killed during D-Day and subsequent battles is to be unveiled on Sunday in northern France, a tribute seen as a long-overdue commemoration of their sacrifice.

British memorial opens in France to remember D-Day fallen

13 people went on trial over death threats sent to a French teenager who unleashed an anti-Islam rant last year. The teen however faces no legal action. Is the right to blaspheme being misused in France?

Gravitas: Free speech versus blasphemy debate in France

It’s become a familiar refrain in French political life. From President Emmanuel Macron and his cabinet to the far-right opposition, from print columnists to talking heads, “Americanization” is increasingly held responsible for a whole set of social ills ailing the nation.

France is becoming more like America. It’s terrible.

Thirteen people went on trial in France accused of cyberbullying or death threats against a teenage girl who posted online comments critical of Islam.

France: 13 on trial over online abuse, death threats against teenager girl

France will start offering Covid-19 vaccines to all young people aged 12-18 years starting on June 15, President Emmanuel Macron said Wednesday. During a visit to the village of Saint-Cirq-Lapopie in southern France, Macron also noted that 50 per cent of French adults have now received at least one Covid vaccine jab, calling it "truly a turning point" in the country's inoculation drive.

France to widen Covid vaccine drive to 12 to 18-year-olds from June 15

French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday that he planned to make "difficult" decisions this summer and again refused to confirm if he would seek another five-year term in what is expected to be a hotly contested election next year.

Macron sees 'difficult' choices, holds back on re-election bid

France will start vaccinating young adults and children aged 12-18 years from June 15. President Macron has urged parents to allow their children to get vaccinated.

France: 12 to 18- year-olds to be vaccinated from June 15

France, Germany and other European countries demanded answers following reports the US spied on its allies using Danish underwater cables. The report was published by Denmark's National broadcaster DR News in collaboration with other European media outlets.

Europe demands answers after US-Danish spying claims

French rock band Indochine performed at a concert venue in central Paris before a crowd of 5,000 fans in a welcomed return to pre-pandemic life, with the exception of masks and mandatory tests.

Paris venue hosts indoor rock concert with masks and virus tests

A large search operation involving elite forces and helicopters was underway in France's southern Dordogne region on Saturday after a man was reported having shot at police officers, France Info reported.

Police operation in France after reports of armed man on the run

Residents of a small French town laid cards and flowers on Saturday at the scene where a "very kind" and "gentle" policewoman was seriously wounded in a knife attack the day before, the latest in a spate of attacks on officers.

France hails 'gentle' policewoman stabbed in attack

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