French historian Cécile Desprairies is being sued for defamation by relatives over her autofiction novel 'La Propagandiste', highlighting the legal perils of blending fact and fiction in family narratives. Read the full story.
Historian Cécile Desprairies is sued by family over her novel 'La Propagandiste', highlighting the legal perils of the booming autofiction genre. A verdict is due 17 March.
Traditional French restaurants face a catastrophe, with 25 closing daily. Changing habits, fast food, and tax rules are killing the long lunch. Discover the crisis reshaping France.
France's iconic restaurant scene faces a catastrophe, with 25 closures daily. Changing habits, fast food, and tax rules threaten the nation's beloved dining culture. Read the full analysis.
The French government has naturalised George Clooney and his wife Amal, citing their contribution to France's standing. A minister hinted at 'special treatment'. Read the full story.
The new French film A French Youth premieres at Cannes, exploring the controversial world of bullfighting through a young man's struggle for identity and paternal approval. Discover the cinematic debate.
President Macron announces a new French nuclear aircraft carrier, boosting defence spending. The vessel, set for 2038, will carry 30 jets and 2,000 sailors. Read the full strategic analysis.
French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for mass mobilisation. Read her full strategy.
Romanian author Mircea Cărtărescu discusses his acclaimed Blinding trilogy, communist upbringing, and Nobel Prize rumours as his masterpiece reaches British audiences after 30 years.
France announces the successful diplomatic release of French-Chilean national Camilo Castro after four months detained in Venezuela. Discover how French diplomacy achieved this result.
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
France makes powerful statement about its republican values with unprecedented public display of crown jewels at the Louvre, challenging monarchical traditions.
From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.
Brigitte Macron secures legal victory as French court finds Candace Owens guilty of harassment for spreading false conspiracy theories about the French First Lady's past.
French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, has become the target of sophisticated hackers who illegally accessed her tax records and personal documents in a major security breach that's raising alarm bells across Europe.
Discover the best French press coffee makers that survived rigorous UK testing. From budget finds to luxury contenders, we reveal which cafetières deliver the perfect cuppa.
The prestigious Booker Prize expands its literary empire with the Children's Booker, chaired by Frank Cottrell-Boyce, aiming to champion children's literature and create lifelong reading habits.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives unprecedented 24/7 police protection while serving prison sentence, raising questions about VIP treatment in justice system.
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy's legal troubles deepen as he's ordered to serve time in historic La Santé prison following corruption conviction. The former French leader's dramatic fall from grace continues.
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy breaks silence on corruption conviction, declaring he fears neither prison nor political enemies in explosive courtroom statements.
From radical reinterpretations to modern settings, discover why controversial adaptations of Austen and Brontë are essential for keeping literary classics alive for new generations.
An in-depth analysis of Emmanuel Macron's dramatic fall from political grace, exploring the broken promises and leadership crises that eroded his popularity in France.
The New South Wales government launches a groundbreaking funding initiative to protect authentic Australian storytelling from the rising tide of AI-generated content, championing human creativity.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.
Emmanuel Macron's administration survives political showdown after tense parliamentary vote, but faces weakened authority and growing opposition pressure.
France's Socialist Party launches bold campaign to reinstate the controversial wealth tax, positioning itself as champion of economic justice during national financial turmoil.
In a stunning political reversal, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suspended Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms as his government faces a critical no-confidence vote that threatens to topple the administration.
Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition suffers major setback in French parliamentary elections as left-wing alliance surges, forcing the President into difficult negotiations to form a government.
France faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Éric Ciotti engage in a bitter power struggle, threatening the stability of the Fifth Republic.