A mayor in northwest France close to PM Edouard Philippe has resigned after several nude pictures of him were released by a woman.
23 Mar 2019 10:06 AM
Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris.
17 Mar 2019 9:26 AM
Riots emerged in western France over fatal police shooting of young man, latest flare-up of tension between police, youths in poor suburbs.
06 Jul 2018 1:59 PM
Macron majority in Parliament has drawn concern over the concentration of power in the presidency.
24 Jul 2017 6:44 AM
Philippe said by choosing Macron, French voters showed they "are attached to the European Union and the euro.
05 Jul 2017 12:02 PM
Macron will use the speech to set out his vision for France at a rare sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate.
04 Jul 2017 6:49 AM
2 handguns, a Kalashnikov-style assault rifle were found in the 31-year car, and a weapons stash was discovered at the home of the attacker.
21 Jun 2017 12:21 PM
Le Pen, who entered parliament for the first time in her career, told supporters her FN had won at least six seats.
19 Jun 2017 10:05 AM
French voters are casting ballots in the final round of parliamentary elections that could clinch President Emmanuel Macron's hold on power.
18 Jun 2017 1:17 PM
The first round of voting for the National Assembly in France has left traditional parties in disarray.
12 Jun 2017 11:07 AM
To win in the first round, candidates need an absolute majority and support from at least a quarter of the district's registered voters.
10 Jun 2017 3:14 PM
'I don't think we can read anything into this vote than a desire expressed by the British to choose the Conservative Party', said French PM.
09 Jun 2017 1:34 PM
32 per cent people plan to vote for Republique en Marche in the first round on June 11.
19 May 2017 7:20 AM
Prez delays Cabinet announcement over tax affairs of potential ministers.
17 May 2017 1:16 AM