Europe’s AI progress ‘insufficient’ to compete with US and China, French report says
A report underlined the “hegemonic power” of the US when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks that poses for Europe. ADVERTISEMENTThe European…
Von der Leyen clinches EU-Mercosur trade deal, in face of French opposition
The European Commission and Mercosur countries announced on Friday the conclusion of an agreement creating a free trade area covering 780 million people. However, the…
French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France? | Government News
After less than four months in power, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament over a social security budget…
Von der Leyen flies to Uruguay Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil
While the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen landed in Uruguay to finalize the Mercosur agreement, France, in the midst of a…
French PM Michel Barnier’s government loses confidence vote | News
Barnier’s government is France’s first to be toppled in a no-confidence vote in more than 60 years.French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a…
Government of French PM Michel Barnier faces no-confidence vote | News
National Assembly to debate two motions brought by the far left and hard right.The French government is facing a no-confidence vote after Prime Minister Michel…
French no-confidence motion: Is PM Barnier’s government about to fall? | Politics News
French government led by right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier is on the brink of collapse after opposition parties announced a push for a vote of…
French government faces no-confidence vote amid budget dispute | Politics News
The government of Prime Minister Michel Barnier is likely to collapse with parties from the right and left rallying against it.The government of French Prime…
Senegal marks 80th anniversary of French massacre | The World Wars
NewsFeedIt’s been 80 years since French soldiers massacred dozens of West African troops in Senegal who were demanding fair treatment and equal pay. Al Jazeera’s…
Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus
Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week. ADVERTISEMENTThe financial markets saw…
Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers | News
Commemoration prompts renewed calls for an investigation into the killing of African soldiers by the French army in 1944.Senegal has commemorated the 80th anniversary of…
'I visited budget French ski slopes and was stunned by one thing'
Rachel Hagan follows in the ski tracks of Olympians on a budget break to France, where she carved up the slopes and enjoyed some delicious…
French President Macron visits Notre Dame as fire-ravaged cathedral prepares to reopen
1 of 2 | Firefighters battle to extinguish a giant fire that engulfed Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral in 2019. The landmark is set to reopen…
Weekly recap: European markets under pressure amid French political jitters
The European markets continued to underperform global peers following the French political turmoil, although the euro rebounded from a two-year low against the dollar. ADVERTISEMENTThe…
French markets near a four-month low amid government crisis
French markets are a rare underperformer, compared to their global peers this year amid its political turmoil. The risk of a government collapse is set…
French prosecutors seek maximum 20-year sentence for man in mass rape case | Sexual Assault News
Dominique Pelicot drugged his wife and invited dozens of strangers to their home to rape her over a nine-year period.Prosecutors in France have demanded the…
No ‘red lines’ in Ukraine support, French foreign minister tells BBC
Jeff Overs / BBCThere are no "red lines" when it comes to support for Ukraine, the French Foreign Minister has told the BBC.Jean-Noël Barrot said…
Inside the ‘most British of French seaside resorts’ – and even Winston Churchill holidayed on its white sand beaches
THERE'S a French coastal town loved by both UK prime ministers and royalty, under an hour from the port at Calais. Located in northern France,…
French trade minister flags defensive trade tools for Trump presidency
As the 27 trade ministers gathered for the first time since Donald Trump's re-election, the use of defensive trade tools against the US could be…
French court orders release of Lebanon’s Georges Ibrahim Abdallah | News
Abdallah was given a life sentence for his role in the murders of USA’s Charles Ray and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimant.A French court has ordered…