It was in July 2016 that the celebratory streets of Nice were bloodied by a radical Islamist who crushed 86 people while celebrating France's national day. Six years later, the trial is set to begin on Monday as eight suspects, including a woman take the stand.

Trial begins over the Nice Bastille Day terror attack which killed 86 people

France has accused Moscow of using energy supplies as a weapon of war. Allegation comes as Russia's Gazprom reduced deliveries to one of France's main utilities.

Europe energy crisis: Russia reduces gas supplies to France

France top administrative court has given a go-ahead for an imam to be expelled to Morocco. The iman is accused of hate speech, according to interior minister Gerald Darmanin.

Imam to be expelled from France for 'hate speech'

An unexpected bonanza for French tax officials has resulted from the discovery of thousands of unregistered private swimming pools in France. There were more than 20,000 hidden pools found as a result of an artificial intelligence (AI) project.

AI detects undeclared pools in France

A day after French PM Elisabeth Borne warned of energy rationing in the winter, Gazprom has dropped another bomb. Reportedly, the Russian state-owned gas company on Tuesday informed that gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest supplier of gas to households and businesses will be reduced, starting today due to a dispute over contracts.

Gazprom to reduce gas deliveries to Engie, France's biggest gas supplier

Europe is reeling under a major energy crisis in the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war. Now, Belgian Energy Minister Tinne Van der Straeten has shot off a warning that the continent faces terrible winters for the next 5-10 years if no cap is put on the gas prices.

Terrible winters await Europe for the next 5-10 years, warns Belgian Energy Minister

French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne on Monday (August 29) warned of energy rationing in the winter. She urged company bosses to take steps to reduce energy consumption.

French PM warns of energy 'rationing' in the winter

French footballer Paul Pogba reportedly informed the police that his brother Matheus Pogba is part of a multi-million euro blackmail attempt. The Juventus star had claimed that an organised gang targeted him for extortion and also threatened him.

French police open probe after Paul Pogba claims his brother is part of a multi-million-euro blackmail attempt

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Algeria looks like a bid to mend broken ties with the country which was once under the French colonial rule. The visit has not gone down well with the Algerians.

French President Macron booed in Algeria, faces public anger during a walkabout

Turkiye on Saturday expressed its displeasure over French President Emmanuel Macron's comments in Algeria. Macron told reporters in Algeria that Turkiye, China and Russia portrayed France as the enemy.

Turkiye hits back at Macron for his 'unacceptable' comments

In the well-known Bordeaux vineyards, France’s most renowned wine region, something is unusual. The harvest, which normally begins in mid-September, began in mid-August this year due to the heatwave amid extreme climate change and drought.

Extreme climate change forces early harvest of grapes in France, to affect wine industry

French President Emmanuel Macron and Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Saturday declared "new, irreversible dynamic of progress" between the two countries.

Amid energy crisis in Europe, France-Algeria declare 'new era' of co-operation

The Russia-Ukraine war has affected the entire continent of Europe. The oil and gas prices have shot up considerably, forcing countries to employ measures to cut back on their usage.

France to 'limit' soaring electricity rates next year; cap on prices to continue till the end of year

The temperatures have risen by about 1.2 degrees Celsius in a span of 30 years in France's champaign region. Climate change is impacting the vineyards. The great pickers are scrambling to bring in yet another early harvest as chaotic weather is becoming the new normal.

WION Climate Tracker: High temperatures boost grape maturity, wines may become different

Europe is slashing energy consumption as Russia cuts off supplies. Germany has switched off street lights. France plans to ban illuminated billboards. Spain has limited air conditioning at airports. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Lights off in Europe as winter approaches

Hot and dry summer forced Champagne grape pickers to start earlier this year. They are toiling under a blistering sun and water restrictions are also in place throughout France.

WION Climate Tracker: Champagne grape pickers are toiling under a blistering sun

UK's Foreign Secretary and Conservative Leadership contender Liz Truss has made comments that might have landed her in foreign policy hot water During the latest hustings, when asked if France's president Emmanuel Macron is a friend or foe of the UK, Truss said the jury is still out listening to the exchange.

Truss' comments on Macron stir trouble, says trust depends on actions

Emmanuel Macron announced a new page in the ties between the France and Algeria on Thursday. Macron is on a three-day visit to Algeria which is aimed at mending relations between the two nations.

France's Macron visits Algeria in a bid to mend relations

The United Kingdom has been hauled up the French members of the European parliament for dumping sewage into the English channel in the North sea. Lawmakers accuse the UK for threatening health and marine life on the French coast.

UK dumps sewage into sea after heavy rains, France hauls up UK in European parliament

A train carrying passengers from France to The UK broke down in the Eurotunnel. Hundreds of passengers were stranded in the under-sea tunnel for hours. Some called the experience 'traumatic', some said it was like a disaster movie. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Eurotunnel chaos: Train breaks down mid-journey

Trains stopped in the Eurotunnel between France and England on Tuesday. Hundreds of passengers were stuck under the Channel Tunnel for around five hours after the train's alarms went off and had to be investigated.

Train passengers stuck for around 5 hours beneath English Channel

× After a 25-minute video showing inmates at the Fresnes Prison competing in go-karting and other tasks in the prison courtyard surfaced on YouTube, a political controversy broke out.

WATCH | Go-karting at French jail sparks political conflict

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit former colony Algeria next week in a bid to improve strained ties between Paris and Algiers, the French presidency said Saturday.

French president Macron to visit Algeria to mend strained ties

After heatwave, wildfires and drought, Europe has now been battered by powerful storms. France, Italy and Austria have been affected, at least 12 people have died. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: After heatwave, wildfires and drought, powerful storms now batter Europe

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