The NBA’s French Revolution
In this week's roundup of French news we look at the rush to declare proxy votes ahead of snap parliamentary elections and the recent surge in racism and anti-Semitism in the country.…
French swimming star Léon Marchand secures place at Paris Olympics
In this week's edition of Destination Paris, we focus on French star Léon Marchand, who dominated the French swimming trials to secure his place at the Paris Olympics. We also look at…
Macron in New Caledonia: Will surprise visit quell tensions on French Pacific island?
He has literally gone halfway around the world. Now what can President Emmanuel Macron do with his surprise visit to New Caledonia?…
French police suspect Russian interference behind vandalised Paris Holocaust memorial
The Holocaust Memorial in Paris was vandalised with red hand graffiti, a symbol considered anti-Semitic by Jews. The French police were able to track down three suspects of Bulgarian origin through video…
French lawmakers spark riots in New Caledonia
Violence erupted after the National Assembly in Paris approved new voting rules in the archipelago. Opponents say the change benefits pro-France politicians. Around a hundred people have been injured and at least…
French lawmakers spark riots in New Caledonia
Violence in New Caledonia turned deadly once again as clashes between protesters and security forces continue in the French Pacific territory.…
Film festival opens amid French cinema #MeToo reckoning: Can Cannes move with the times?
It’s that place where once a year, high art and hustlers rub elbows, a place for icon worshipers and insurgents, old legends and young upstarts…Welcome to the French Riviera resort of Cannes…
No, French pilots did not ‘accidentally’ paint Russian flag during Marseille Olympic parade flyover
Social media users are sharing a viral video that purports to show French pilots painting a Russian flag in the sky, instead of a French one, during Marseille's Olympic flyover event.…
Androcur: New French public health scandal over ‘miracle’ drug
In this Science segment, we look at the public health scandal surrounding a prescription drug called Androcur. First used in the 1980s to treat acne, hair loss or hirsutism (excessive body hair),…
Paris 2024: Will the Olympics boost the French economy?
With less than 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Olympics, we’re looking into whether or not they will be a healthy investment for Paris and France as a whole. Will…
Cholera outbreak in French overseas department of Mayotte: Cases double in 48 hours
In the French overseas department of Mayotte, authorities have opened a second cholera unit. The number of confirmed cholera cases now stands at 26 since mid-March.…