Macron names EU's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime minister
President Emmanuel Macron has named EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as Franceโs new prime minister after more than 50 days of caretaker government.
A day after 12 deaths, other migrants risk their lives trying to cross the English Channel
The deaths of a dozen migrants on the English Channel hasn't stopped more boats from attempting to cross from France to the U.K. Associated Press journalists watched a crowded boat make its way through the sea on Wednesday as French patrol boats monitored and crew threw life vests.
French rugby players accused of rape in Argentina set off for Paris as closely watched case drags on
Two French rugby players are heading back to France nearly two months after their arrest in the South American nation on charges of aggravated sexual assault.
A boat with dozens of migrants rips apart in the English Channel off France, killing 12
Officials say a boat carrying migrants has ripped apart in the English Channel as they tried to reach Britain from northern France, and 12 are dead.
Argentine court lets two French rugby players accused of rape fly home as investigation continues
Argentine prosecutors say they would let two French rugby players accused of violently raping a woman to fly home, even as the explosive case remained under investigation.
France's Macron says giving Telegram CEO Durov French citizenship was a good thing
French President Emmanuel Macron is defending his governmentโs decision to give special fast-track citizenship to Telegram messaging app CEO Pavel Durov.
Serbia makes a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, in a shift away from Russia
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has announced a $3 billion deal to buy 12 French warplanes, shifting his country away from its dependence on Russian arms.
France's leftist coalition fumes over Macron's rejection of its candidate to become prime minister
The leaders of France's main left-wing coalition have accused President Emmanuel Macron of denying democracy.
Preparing for the Paralympics, Paris reminds residents and visitors that 'game is not over'
As Paris transitions from the Olympics to the Paralympics, the city is adapting both its venues and its energy for the next big event.
Under sea and over land, the Paris Paralympics flame is lit before beginning an exceptional journey
The Paris Paralympics flame has been lit in the British village of Stoke Mandeville, widely considered the birthplace of the Paralympic Games.
France's Macron holds talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government
French President Emmanuel Macron is holding talks with key political players in a bid to form a new government.
French actor and heartthrob Alain Delon dies at 88
Alain Delon, the internationally acclaimed French actor who embodied both the bad guy and the policeman and made hearts throb around the world, has died at age 88, French media reported.
Yseult hits Olympic stage as closing ceremony performer, shining light on music and modeling career
Parisian singer-model Yseult was the final act to perform during the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics on Sunday.
Who performed at the Olympic closing ceremony? Snoop, Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish, Red Hot Chili Peppers
Snoop Dogg brought out Dr. Dre, Billie Eilish and Red Hot Chili Peppers all performed from a California beachside during the handover to the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
The gold medal goes to ... the chocolate muffin. At the Olympic village, the bakery shines
The chocolate muffins from the bakery in the Olympic village where athletes stay have gone viral on social media.
Microsoft hits back at Delta after the airline said last month's tech outage cost it $500 million
Microsoft is joining cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike in fighting back against criticism from Delta Air Lines.
Tahiti's youth surf culture gets a boost as island hosts the Paris Olympics
Tahiti is hosting the surfing competition for the Paris Olympics and has been a coveted destination for the sport for decades, but itโs only in more recent years that local surf culture and talent begun to develop among younger generations.
White House chef retires after nearly 30 years, 1st woman and 1st person of color to have the job
The White Houseโs executive chef has retired after nearly three decades of serving meals and state dinners to five different presidents and their families.
French police investigating abuse targeting Olympic opening ceremony DJ over 'Last Supper' tableau
A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympicsโ opening ceremony has taken a legal turn.
From the opening ceremony to DiscOlympics, Cerrone still reigns nearly 50 years on
Disco might seem like a thing of the past, but legendary Frecnh artist Cerrone is bringing it into the present with some extra flare.
Victor Wembanyama stands tall in Franceโs opening Olympics match win over Brazil
The worldโs biggest stage, and the pressure of playing Olympic basketball in his home country, didnโt seem to bother Victor Wembanyama much.
Drag queens shine at Olympics opening, but 'Last Supper' tableau draws criticism
In an unprecedented display of inclusivity, drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of the French LGBTQ+ community.
Lady Gaga dazzles at Olympics opening ceremony with prerecorded French performance
Lady Gaga delivered a dazzling performance as the first musical act during the Paris Olympics 2024 opening ceremony โ except it was all prerecorded.
French minister thanks Belgium for detaining 7 terror suspects on eve of Olympics opening ceremony
On the eve of the Olympics opening ceremony in Paris, France's interior minister thanked Belgium for a string of raids that led to the detention of seven people for questioning over suspected terrorist activities.
Argentine President Milei travels to France to meet Macron after outcry over racist soccer chants
Argentine President Javier Milei has arrived in Paris, where he is expected to meet French President Emmanuel Macron after tensions escalated between their countries over the Argentine soccer teamโs derogatory post-match chants about French players.
Spursโ Wembanyama returns home for Olympics. The basketball star will be one of Parisโ biggest attractions
Athletes have a hard time standing out in a Paris cultural sphere driven largely by food, fashion and the arts.
A French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer, suspected of targeting Olympic torch, sentenced to 2 years
French authorities say a French alleged neo-Nazi sympathizer was sentenced to two years in prison after making threats online and was suspected of wanting to target the Olympic torch relay.
A police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris. The attacker was killed by police
French authorities say a police officer has been wounded in a knife attack in Paris in the Champs-Elysees neighborhood.
Italian authorities seek truck driver who was filmed striking migrants near French border
Italian border police are looking for a truck driver who is shown on a widely circulated video striking female migrants after he found them in the back of his truck near the French border.
French federation files complaint after 'racist and discriminatory remarks' by Argentina players
The French soccer federation has pledged to file a complaint with FIFA over โracist and discriminatory remarksโ by Argentina players in post-match chants about Franceโs team after their Copa America title win.
French president accepts prime minister's resignation but keeps him as head of caretaker government
French President Emmanuel Macron has accepted the prime ministerโs resignation but kept him on as head of a caretaker government.
Man who stabbed a French soldier patrolling Paris ahead of Olympics is taken to psychiatric hospital
French prosecutors say the man who stabbed a French soldier on foot patrol outside a big train station in Paris has been taken to a psychiatric hospital.
Who is carrying the Olympic torch through Paris? A BTS star, a garbage collector and more
Hundreds of people have carried the Olympic torch through the French capital for two days of celebrations before the Summer Games kick off at the end of the month.
Argentina charges 2 visiting French rugby players in a harrowing case of alleged sexual assault
Argentine prosecutors say they have charged two French rugby players with aggravated sexual assault, the latest development in the case of a woman who said she was repeatedly raped by the athletes after they took her back to their hotel room and prevented her from leaving.
French rugby players suspected of assault in Argentina moved to western city for court appearance
Argentine authorities have transferred two French rugby players under police guard from Buenos Aires to the western city of Mendoza, where they are expected to appear in court on suspicion of aggravated sexual assault.
Small fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control
A small fire broke out in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation.
Macron asks political parties to build a broad coalition before he appoints a new prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron says he will give time to the countryโs political parties to build a โRepublicanโ majority at the National Assembly before he can decide on a new prime minister, after no party won a majority in Sundayโs legislative elections.
France's leftist coalition demands the right to form a government after fractured parliament vote
The leftist coalition that won the most seats in France's National Assembly in surprise results is now demanding the immediate right to form a government, even though no grouping won a majority of seats.
Elections in Europe, Iran show authoritarian march may have slowed, not halted
At first glance, elections in France and Britain were a triumph for leftists and reformers over authoritarians and the right.
Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament
Far-right parties from 12 countries, including Franceโs National Rally and Hungaryโs ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament.
The far right seemed to have a lock on France's legislative elections. Here's why it didn't win
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen appeared to be nearer to power than ever last week after her National Rally party triumphed in the opening round of legislative elections.
The Latest | Macron asks French prime minister to stay on for the sake of stability
French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the resignation of Prime Minister Gabriel Attal Monday, in the wake of a chaotic election result that left neither left, right, nor center with a majority in the National Assembly.
French vote gives leftists most seats over far right, but leaves hung parliament and deadlock
A coalition of the French left has won the most seats in high-stakes legislative elections, beating back a far-right surge but failing to win a majority.
Voters in France's overseas territories kick off a pivotal parliamentary election
Voters in Franceโs overseas territories and living abroad have started casting ballots in parliamentary runoff elections that could hand an unprecedented victory to the nationalist far right.
France's president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
The second round of the high-stakes legislative election on Sunday will almost certainly impact how much say France's president has in the fields of defense and foreign affairs.
Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
The German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday.
Director accused in French cinema's #MeToo wave charged with rape and assault of actors
Authorities in France say a film director accused of sexual assault and violent, controlling behavior has been handed preliminary charges of rape, sexual assault and violence by a judge investigating the case.
France's government spokesperson is attacked on the campaign trail, days before decisive election
Several candidates have reported being attacked on the campaign trail in the final stretch before a high-stakes French legislative election.
Far-right National Rally candidates, including one who wore Nazi cap, scrutinized in French election
As it stands on the threshold of power in France, the far-right National Rally is facing scrutiny about some of the candidates it hopes will help it secure a ruling majority in legislative elections on Sunday.
French candidates make hurried deals to try to stop far-right National Rally from leading government
French opposition parties are making hurried deals to try to block a landslide victory for Marine Le Penโs far-right National Rally in Sundayโs second round of legislative elections.
At 28, Bardella could become youngest French prime minister at helm of far-right National Rally
At just 28 years old, Jordan Bardella has helped make the far-right National Rally the strongest political force in France.
French far right works to turn election win into power. Its rivals want to stop it in decisive vote
Franceโs fiercely anti-immigration National Rally and opponents of the far-right party are scrambling to capitalize on a first round of voting in high-stakes surprise legislative elections.
It's France's moment of truth. Here's how its snap elections work and what comes next
French voters face a decisive choice in the runoff Sunday of snap parliamentary elections that could produce the countryโs first far-right government since the World War II Nazi occupation.
Macron weakened at home and abroad as an early French election gives the far right momentum
French President Emmanuel Macron appeared on the political stage in 2017 as a bold, young leader offering to revive France through radical pro-business, pro-European policies.
French far-right leader Le Pen questions president's role as army chief ahead of parliament election
Franceโs landmark legislative elections are just three days away and the countryโs far-right leader is asking who would be in charge of the military if her party takes over after the two-round balloting.
France bans extreme-right and radical Islamic groups ahead of polarizing elections
Franceโs government has ordered the dissolution of multiple extreme right and radical Muslim groups, four days before the first round of high-stakes legislative elections that may see a surge in support for political extremes.
Kylian Mbappรฉ scores on return from broken nose and France draws 1-1 with Poland at Euro 2024
Kylian Mbappรฉ scored from the penalty spot on his return after breaking his nose before France conceded a spot kick by Robert Lewandowski in a 1-1 draw with Poland at the European Championship.
New Caledonia independence group demands Indigenous leader's release from custody in mainland France
A pro-independence movement in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is demanding the โrelease and immediate returnโ of the Indigenous Kanak leader who was flown more than 10,000 miles to mainland France for pretrial detention.
New Caledonia Indigenous independence leader transferred to mainland France for pretrial detention
New Caledoniaโs public prosecutor says a pro-independence leader in the French Pacific territory has been transferred to a jail in mainland France to await trial for his alleged role in a recent deadly unrest.
Vogue World celebrates French style, Olympics amid razzmatazz, as menswear season wraps up in Paris
On International Olympic Day, Vogue World took over the last day of Paris Fashion Weekโs menswear collections with a show-cum-spectacle themed around the Olympics.
French prime minister seeks to step out from Macron's shadow in the upcoming early election
Franceโs prime minister hopes to emerge from the campaign for the early legislative election not only still holding the job that President Emmanuel Macron gave him less than six months ago but also as more of his own person.
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
French President Emmanuel Macron has joined African leaders to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa.
EU criticizes France for excessive debt, putting pressure on Macron during election campaign
The European Unionโs executive arm is criticizing France for running up excessive debt, a stinging rebuke at the height of the election campaign where President Emmanuel Macron is fighting off challenges of the extreme right and the left.
New Caledonia police detain independence leader and 10 others in wake of revolt against French rule
Police in the restive French Pacific territory of New Caledonia have rounded up 11 people, including an independence leader.
Absentee voters in France scramble to make their voices heard in high-stakes legislative election
Voters who donโt expect to be able to cast ballots themselves are scrambling to make their voices heard in Franceโs high-stakes legislative election.
Anouk Aimรฉe, the radiant French star of 'A Man and a Woman' and 'La Dolce Vita,' dies at 92
Anouk Aimรฉe, the radiant French star and dark-eyed beauty of classic films including Federico Felliniโs โLa Dolce Vitaโ and Claude Lelouchโs โA Man and a Woman,โ has died.
Paris gets into the groove for historic Olympic opening ceremony, adapted to its iconic cityscape
The Paris Olympics are getting into the groove for the historic opening ceremony on the River Seine.
Candidates race to register for French election but one convicted of spousal assault withdraws
Candidates in France are racing to register for an early parliamentary election before a deadline expires to take part in a vote that's redrawing the country's political landscape.
France captain Kylian Mbappรฉ urges young people to vote, warns against 'extremes' ahead of elections
On the eve of Franceโs first game at the European Championship, captain Kylian Mbappรฉ has called on French people to vote and warned against โextremesโ at a time when the far right seeks to take power in upcoming parliamentary elections.
New Caledonia reopening its international airport and shortening curfew as unrest continues to ebb
The French Pacific territory of New Caledonia is shortening its overnight curfew and reopening its international airport that was closed to commercial flights for more than a month because of deadly violence.
IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status for Paris Olympics in first round of decisions
The IOC has approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in a first list from five sports published Saturday.
G7 leaders agree to lend Ukraine billions backed by Russia's frozen assets. Here's how it will work
The leaders of the Group of Seven wealthy democracies have agreed to set in motion a $50 billion loan to help Ukraine.
Salt Lake City still on track for 2034 Olympics vote. French elections delay plans for 2030 edition
Salt Lake City is still cruising toward being named the 2034 Winter Olympics host next month.
Macron suspends voting reform in New Caledonia that had sparked violence
French President Emmanuel Macron has suspended plans for the controversial voting reforms in New Caledonia following a spate of unrest in the French Pacific territory.
France's Macron defends decision on snap legislative elections, urges voters to defeat far-right
French President Emmanuel Macron has defended his decision to call snap parlimentary elections after his partyโs crushing defeat in the European parliamentary vote.
Europeโs far right won ground in the EU elections. Can they unite to wield power?
The next European Parliament will have more hard-right members than ever before, occupying close to a quarter of the 720 seats.
French opposition parties on the left and right seek alliances ahead of snap elections
French opposition parties on the left and the right are scrambling to form alliances for the upcoming snap elections called by President Emmanuel Macron after his party suffered a crushing defeat by the far right in the European vote on Sunday.
Macron hopes to contain far right in national elections after it surged in EU vote. It's a risky bet
French President Emmanuel Macron called snap legislative elections after his pro-European party was handed a chastening defeat and projected to garner less than half the support of Marine Le Penโs National Rally.