Tensions increased between France and Italy on Wednesday over the fate of an NGO ship carrying 234 migrants who had been rescued in the Mediterranean, with Paris describing the Italian government's reluctance to allow the ship to dock as "unacceptable.

Tensions mount between France and Italy over migrant rescue ship

French financial prosecutors (PNF) have been searching the headquarters of 'France 2023' as part of a preliminary investigation into the management of the rugby World Cup organising committee, the PNF said on Wednesday.

Prosecutors search France 2023 offices as part of financial preliminary investigation

It is finally snowing in the French Alps. However, in a bid to open a little earlier this year, a French ski resort in Bessna turned to snow preserve from last year.

WION Climate Tracker: French ski resort opens early this year due to preserved snow

From the Indo-French joint air exercise 'Garuda-VII' to a security drill ahead of the G20 Summit in Indonesia, here are some impactful images from around the world on 08 November, 2022.

World in Pictures: Indo-French joint air exercise 'Garuda-VII'; Security drill ahead of G20 Summit

Following a confrontation in which a far-right MP yelled "back to Africa" at a black colleague that sparked outrage across the political spectrum, the French National Assembly agreed Friday to punish him with an unusual 15-day suspension and salary cut.

French far-right MP faces 15-day suspension for yelling 'back to Africa' in parliament

A school of witchcraft and wizardry opens its doors at the Castle of Rocher-Portail during the All Saints holidays, recreating the universe of Harry Potter and Hogwarts.

This castle has been recreated in Brittany to offer a real-life Harry Potter experience

A day after Russia accused British navy personnel of being responsible for blowing up the Nord Stream pipelines last month, NATO ally France has jumped in to UK's defence.

France jumps to UK's defence after Russia's Nord Stream blasts accusations

The authorities in N'Djamena said in a statement on Saturday that a Franco-Australian person had been abducted in eastern Chad, close to the Sudanese border, "by as yet unidentified individuals.

French-Australian environmentalist abducted by 'unidentified individuals' in Chad

France and Spain experienced abnormally high temperatures on Thursday, which attracted some beachgoers but also added to growing worries about changing weather patterns in Europe.

Unusually warm autumn in Europe raises climate concerns; UN warns of 'irreversible' climate breakdown

From Erling Haaland to Luis Diaz: Superstar footballers who won't be seen in FIFA World Cup in Qatar

French President Emmanuel Macron hosted German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, amidst recent political differences between the two countries.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz meets French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris

In order to encourage younger generations to work longer, French president Emmanuel Macron vowed to pursue a pension reform that would gradually raise the retirement age by three years to 65.

French president vows to raise retirement age to 65, up from 62

France has left a controversial energy charter treaty that allowed fossil fuel firms to sue the government. EU has proposed the modernisation of the treaty.

WION Climate Tracker: France leaves controversial energy charter treaty

In the ongoing season, Autumn rains have triggered an increased growth in mushroom production in France and Switzerland. Watch this report.

WION Climate Tracker: Mushroom season in France, Switzerland

In a pretty rare occurrence a mini tornado hit northern France causing some extensive damage. The tornado hit the village of Bihucourt tearing roofs of buildings, and also littering the streets with debris.

WION Climate Tracker: Tornado creates havoc in Bihucourt, France

A French minister on Monday (October 24) told a gathering of regional African leaders in Senegal that France was calling on African nations to show "solidarity" with Europe over Russia's Ukraine invasion.

France seeks African support over Russian invasion of Ukraine

Tornadoes are one of nature's most devastating forces capable of causing severe damage to both human life and property. On Sunday, a mini-tornado hit a small village called Bihucourt near the port of Calais in France.

WATCH: French village pounded by a freak mini-tornado

A 12-year-old girl, whose murderer lead to a ferocious political debate in France, was to be laid to rest on Monday (October 24). The brutal murder of the schoolgirl, identified as Lola, shocked the French capital Paris.

France: 12-year-old girl Lola laid to rest after 'evil' murder

Meanwhile in France, the German pharmaceutical company called Merck has been charged with aggravated deceit for failing to inform patients of changes to a thyroid drug that could result in some serious side effects.

France: Marseille court puts German drugmaker Merck under investigation

A French court has ordered a formal investigation of German pharmaceutical firm Merck for failing to inform patients about the side effects of its thyroid drug, Levothyrox.

French court charges German pharma firm Merck with ‘deceit’ over thyroid drug

European countries are facing more strikes and protests due to rising cost of living. In France today, workers clashed with cops over their demand for higher wages.

Gravitas | France: Workers clash with cops during protest for better pay

The FIFA World Cup is set to kick off next month, on November 20, in Qatar. It is to be noted that Qatar will be the first Arab state to host the World Cup and, hence, the excitement of the football fans knows no boundaries.

FIFA World Cup: Not Argentina! Lionel Messi names his favourites for showpiece event in Qatar

In Paris, dozens of protesters clashed with police and smashed shop windows during a demonstration calling for wage hikes as high inflation hits the country. According to France's Interior Ministry, 11 people were arrested in the French capital.

France protests: Thousands strike in France demanding higher wages, clash with police

The recent murder of a 12-year girl has left France shocked. The gruesome murder has now given rise to criticism of the nation's immigration policies. The child who has only been identified as 'Lola' was found raped and murdered, her brutalised body stuffed in a trunk.

'Have some decency': French oppn questions Macron's immigration policies over murder of 12-year-old Lola

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