PARIS, Feb 25 - French Culture Minister Rachida Dati quit her post on Wednesday to focus on her candidacy for Paris mayor in an election scheduled for March 15. She sent her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday, she said in an interview with TV station BFMTV. Macron's office»»»

The president of Madagascar, Michael Randrianirina, is visiting his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in Paris - a visit that could mark the beginning of a thaw in diplomatic relations. According to the Élysée, discussions will include the provision of humanitarian aid to Madagascar in the wake of»»»

PARIS — The director of the Louvre Museum who had been under fire since the stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown jewels in October has stepped down from the position, French President Emmanuel Macron 's office said Tuesday. The office said in a statement that Macron accepted the resi»»»

French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation of Laurence des Cars, and that he praised the move as “an act of responsibility." PARIS (AP) — The director of the Louvre Museum who had been under fire since the stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown jewels in October has step»»»

The director of the Louvre Museum who had been under fire since the stunning and embarrassing heist of the French Crown jewels in October has stepped down from the position, French President Emmanuel Macron ’s office said Tuesday. The office said in a statement that Macron accepted the resignation »»»

A 'fromage affray' erupted at France's premier farming show on Sunday night, resulting in 15 arrests after a violent dispute saw exhibitors and visitors turn heavy cheeseboards into improvised weapons. The extraordinary violence at the world-famous Salon d'Agriculture mainly involved young men, wit»»»

David Amiel, a 33-year-old close ally of the French president, pledges to roll out the 2026 budget agreed only last month. PARIS — Emmanuel Macron has picked 33-year-old David Amiel to become France's new budget minister, the French presidency announced on Sunday — a crucial role as the French gove»»»

Add TNIE As A Trusted Source LYON, France: French President Emmanuel Macron will hold meetings next week to review violent activist groups, after a far-right student died from a beating in Lyon in an incident that highlighted a climate of deep political tensions ahead of next year’s presidential vo»»»

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In a deeply moving ceremony at the Élysée Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron awarded France’s highest civilian honours to Pakistan-born newspaper vendor Ali Akbar, recognizing his half-century of service to French public life. On Wednesday, Macron formally made Ali Akbar a Knight of the Natio»»»

In French culture, seven is known as “l’âge de raison”, the age at which children know right from wrong and can take some moral responsibility. France’s national rail operator, it seems, puts the age at which a child can be trusted to behave in a non-annoying way onboard a train a bit higher. In la»»»

Donald Trump's speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos was mostly focused on the strength of the American economy and his desire to acquire Greenland, but the US president also dedicated parts of his address to making his thoughts about other world leaders known. Prime Minister Mark Carney of C»»»

President Joseph Aoun delivered a speech to members of the diplomatic corps who visited him on the occasion of the New Year, thanking their countries for their support for Lebanon. He stressed that the gathering reflected international recognition of Lebanon’s role and importance. Aoun said that si»»»

This photo shows a suitcase containing students' mobile phones, set aside during classes at the Jean Mermoz vocational high school in Montsoult, in the northern suburbs of Paris- AFP Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teena»»»

Paris, France: Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move. Supporters of a ban warn that action needs to be taken to tac»»»

Cows will be conspicuously absent from this year's International Agriculture Show in Paris following an outbreak of lumpy skin disease, organisers said Tuesday. Europe's largest agricultural fair usually boasts between 500 to 600 cattle.   There will be ‍no cows ​at Europe's »»»

New Caledonia's pro-independence Kanak and Socialist National Liberation Front (FLNKS) announced on Tuesday that it would not attend the meeting on the institutional future of the French archipelago in the South Pacific, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday in Paris. Announced »»»

French first lady Brigitte Macron (AFP-Yonhap) PARIS (AP) -- A Paris court found Monday 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations that she was born a male. One defendant was sentence»»»

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, has said Nigeria needs leadership and not what he called a “Paris Menu.” Shaibu made the remark while condemning President Bola Tinubu’s recent lunch with French President, Emmanuel Macron. Lamen»»»

Algeria’s parliament has passed a law declaring France’s 130-year rule over the North African nation a crime, while formally demanding restitution for land, archives and other property taken during the colonial era. In a late-night vote on Wednesday, 340 of the 407 members of the National Assembly »»»

Paris [France], November 27 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the launch of a new voluntary military service programme for young citizens aged 18 and 19, which is set to begin in the summer of 2026, Euronews reported.According to Euronews, the scheme aims to induct 3,000»»»

A French court has heard a case against ten defendants accused of spreading online rumors that President Emmaneul Macron’s wife, Brigitte, was born male, in proceedings that have revived a conspiracy theory long denied by France’s first lady. The two-day trial in Paris – where the defendants are ac»»»

Due to spreading numerous malicious comments claiming that the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, Brigitte Macron, is a man, 10 individuals were tried on Monday (27/10/2025). They are accused of cyberbullying against Brigitte. They are very active on social media, and their posts have garner»»»

— The daughter of French first lady Brigitte Macron told a Paris court on Tuesday that her mother now suffers from “deep anxiety” because of false claims about her gender. Tiphaine Auzière, 41, said it was important for her to testify at the trial, at which ten people are accused of online harassme»»»

French lawmakers, who were debating the government's proposed budget for next year on Saturday, looked likely to put off discussion of a wealth tax being pushed by the left until next week. France is under increasing pressure to pass a spending bill by an end-of-year deadline to rein in its deficit»»»

PARIS, Oct 26, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - French lawmakers debating the government's proposed budget for next year on Saturday looked likely to put off discussion of a wealth tax being pushed by the left until next week. France is under pressure to pass a spending bill by an end-of-year deadline to rein in i»»»

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has promised to get the job done after the legislature ousted his two predecessors over cost-cutting measures. (AP pic) PARIS: French lawmakers debating the government’s proposed budget for next year yesterday looked likely to put off discussion of a wealth t»»»

The Louvre reopens after robbery, prompting debates on security amid ongoing investigations and Senate scrutiny. The Louvre has reopened its doors to visitors three days after a spectacular daytime robbery. The reopening of Paris’s most famous museum on Wednesday comes hours before its director is »»»

CrimeFranceFrance: Louvre on lockdown after jewel robberyJon Shelton with AFP, ReutersThe flagship French museum remains closed one day after thieves absconded with millions in precious historic jewels. Police are conducting a nationwide manhunt with criticism falling on President Emmanuel Macron. »»»

PARIS, Oct 20 — Thieves raided Paris’s Louvre museum in broad daylight yesterday, taking just seven minutes to grab some of France’s priceless crown jewels, but dropping a gem-encrusted crown as they fled, officials and sources said. The spectacular heist, one of several to target French museums in»»»

PARIS: In a minutes-long strike Sunday inside the world’s most-visited museum, thieves rode a basket lift up the Louvre‘s facade, forced a window, smashed display cases and fled with priceless Napoleonic jewels, officials said. The daylight heist about 30 minutes after opening, with visitors alread»»»

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday (Oct 10) reappointed his outgoing prime minister, Sebastien Lecornu, back into that position, just four days after Lecornu gave his resignation. "The president of the republic has nominated Mr Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister and has tasked him w»»»

French-German national Lennart Monterlos has been released from detention in Iran and is back in France, outgoing French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Wednesday. Iran had been holding the 18-year-old cyclist after arresting him in June on espionage charges. Monterlos was acquitted on Mo»»»

The French First Lady and her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, are now preparing to submit scientific and photographic evidence in a US defamation case against American right-wing influencer Candace Owens.Owens, who has millions of followers, has repeatedly claimed Mrs Macron, 70, was ... »»»

By Staff, Agencies France has been gripped by a second day of widespread protests and strikes as public anger mounts over President Emmanuel Macron’s proposed budget cuts to public services. Demonstrators from a broad cross-section of society — including teachers, healthcare workers, rail staff, an»»»

PARIS, Sept 18, (AP): Protesters hit France with transport strikes, notably targeting the Paris Metro, blockades and demonstrations Thursday, pitting the power of the streets against President Emmanuel Macron 's government and its plans to cut funding for public services that underpin the French wa»»»

On Tuesday, July 15, 2025, France handed over a military communications centre in Rufisque, near Dakar, to Senegal, marking a pivotal step in its full withdrawal of troops from the West African nation. This transfer, part of a process that began in March 2025, follows a directive from Senegal’s Pre»»»

France's First Couple, Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron, recently sparked global discussion after a video appeared to show Brigitte smacking the President. This incident has reignited interest in their unconventional romance, marked by a significant age gap. The article explores the complexities of the»»»

The world is obsessed with Macrons, especially after a viral video shows Brigitte Macron appearing to smack her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, right in the face as they were stepping off a plane in Vietnam. President Macron himself brushed it off like it was no big deal. Ever since the video h»»»

PARIS, March 28 (KUNA) -- French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday expressed solidarity with the people of Myanmar after a fiery earthquake struck the nation's central regions with tremors rattling Thailand and China.Macron in a statement on (X) platform expressed support for the victims, the mis»»»

President Joseph Aoun said Friday that he condemns the Israeli airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs and any attempt to “bring back the circle of violence” to the country. Speaking during a news conference in Paris, Aoun said the Lebanese Army is investigating who fired two rockets at north Israel»»»

AMMAN — Raghad Saqqa on Wednesday presented her credentials to French President Emmanuel Macron as Jordan's ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Andorra, which is under the joint sovereignty of France and Spain. During a ceremony at the Elysée Palace in Paris, Saqqa conveyed the greeting»»»

Four months after the detention of French-Algerian novelist Boualem Sansal, his lawyer said he will file a complaint with the UN to seek his release from an Algerian jail. Sansal was arrested on November 16 upon his return from France where he gave an interview explaining the colonial nature of Alg»»»