France20 hrs agoPortugal breaks hottest May day record as Europe swelters in heatwaveFrench students are taking their exams in baking schools, while red alerts are issued in Italy.20 hrs ago2 days agoLegal bid to block UK-backed French migrant detention centreThe Home Office says the UK won’t pay France if the site doesn’t open, under a deal to curb migrant crossings.2 days ago3 days agoParis 'punishingly hot' as Western Europe hit by heatwaveHugh Schofield reports from Paris as temperatures in the French capital reached 34C on Tuesay. 3 days ago4 days agoWave of child abuse cases shakes schools in ParisA school assistant goes on trial accused of sexual mistreatment of children in his care, in the latest case to rock the Paris school system.4 days ago6 days agoFrench mum and partner held until trial after sons abandoned by road in PortugalThe couple, who allegedly left the woman's sons on a roadside in southern Portugal, will remain in custody.6 days ago7 days agoRace for French presidency sees ex-PM Philippe as early favourite to beat populistsLatest polls suggest the centre-right figure is the only candidate who can defeat Marine Le Pen or Jean-Luc Mélenchon.7 days ago21 May 2026Pair arrested after boys abandoned by road in PortugalThe children were carrying backpacks with food and water but no identity documents when they were found by a driver.21 May 202621 May 2026Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crashThe companies were found guilty by a French court over an air disaster which killed 228 people. 21 May 202621 May 2026Far-right Israeli minister condemned for taunting handcuffed Gaza flotilla activistsFrance and Italy are among the countries that have criticised a video showing Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting dozens of activists detained at an Israeli port.21 May 2026...
