Protesters prepare last-ditch bid to stop French pension overhaul

Around 400,000-600,000 people are expected to turn out at protests across France

Lufthansa CEO says it's premature to discuss possible takeover of Portugal's TAP

Lufthansa CEO says it's premature to discuss possible takeover of Portugal's TAP

Airbus heads towards 500-jet order from IndiGo

Airbus heads towards 500-jet order from IndiGo

Lebanon says will send investigators to France after Beirut's envoy accused of rape

Lebanon says will send investigators to France after Beirut’s envoy accused of rape

Le Pen's far right served as mouthpiece for the Kremlin, says French parliamentary report

Le Pen’s far right served as mouthpiece for the Kremlin, says French parliamentary report

Tunisian president suggests taxing rich as solution to fiscal problem

Tunisian president suggests taxing rich as solution to fiscal problem

EU countries against network fee levy on Big Tech

EU countries against network fee levy on Big Tech

Brazil's president Lula to visit Paris

Lula to come to Paris on June 22-23-Macron's office

Macron tells Eastern Europe - we should have listened to you over Russia

Macron tells Eastern Europe - we should have listened to you over Russia

An AI-powered humanoid machine that writes poems

An AI-powered humanoid machine that writes poems

Crucial negotiations on inking global plastics treaty kick off in Paris

Crucial negotiations on inking global plastics treaty kick off in Paris

France's Triet wins Cannes' Palme d'Or for 'Anatomy of a Fall'

Cannes requires films in competition to abide by France’s strict theatrical windowing rules

Syria's Assad should be put on trial, says French foreign minister

Syria's Assad should be put on trial, says French foreign minister

French software firm Planisware explores options including IPO

French software firm Planisware explores options including IPO

French court upholds Sarkozy's prison term in wiretap graft case

French court upholds Sarkozy's prison term in wiretap graft case

French authorities seek 2.5bn euros from banks in tax fraud case

The banks allegedly helped foreign clients by temporarily taking their French companies’ shares

Macron seeks record €13bn in foreign investment at Choose France summit

Macron seeks record €13bn in foreign investment at Choose France summit

Apple investigated in France over product obsolescence

Apple investigated in France over product obsolescence

Russia says it scrambled jet to stop French, German patrol flights entering Russian airspace

Russia says it scrambled jet to stop French, German patrol flights entering Russian airspace

Ikea vows lower prices as it boosts investments

Ikea vows lower prices as it boosts investments

France tightens bird flu measures in southwest after new outbreaks

France last month launched a tender to secure 80 million doses to be ready

Carrefour eyes store expansion in Israel

Carrefour eyes store expansion in Israel

Rio de Janeiro to host G20 summit in 2024

Rio de Janeiro to host G20 summit in 2024

Air France-KLM in talks with Apollo for $550 mln cash injection

Air France-KLM and Apollo Global Management entered into a similar solution last year

Italian foreign minister calls off Paris trip after French 'insults'

Italian foreign minister calls off Paris trip after French 'insults'

ECP declares Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain PML-Q president

The documents submitted by Wajahat were liable to rejection instead of return, it said

French river journey aims to test pollution levels in Europe's rivers

French river journey aims to test pollution levels in Europe's rivers

Stellantis says easing chip crunch boosts sales

Stellantis says easing chip crunch boosts sales

France's Constitutional Court to rule on last-ditch pension referendum call

France's Constitutional Court to rule on last-ditch pension referendum call

French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law

French unions plan June 6 protests against Macron and his pension law

France under fire at UN for police violence, racial and religious discrimination

Attacks on migrants, racial profiling and religious intolerance were also raised during the UPR

French police clash with black-clad protestors during Labour Day rallies

Violence also erupted in Lyon and Nantes, where some vehicles were set ablaze

Paris ring road celebrates 50 years

Paris ring road celebrates 50 years

Police block protesters as Macron faces down hostile crowds in rural France

Police block protesters as Macron faces down hostile crowds in rural France

Ancient necropolis from 2,000 years ago unearthed next to Paris train station

Ancient necropolis from 2,000 years ago unearthed next to Paris train station

Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash

Three possible scenarios as French court prepares to rule on constitutionality of pension reform

Three possible scenarios as French court prepares to rule on constitutionality of pension reform

France braces for 12th day of protests against Macron's pension law

This newest wave of protests takes place a day before Friday's verdict by the Constitutional Council

Protester runs at Macron during state visit to Netherlands

Protester runs at Macron during state visit to Netherlands

Protesters shout down Macron on visit to the Netherlands

Protesters shout down Macron on visit to the Netherlands

Six dead after avalanche in French Alps

Six dead after avalanche in French Alps

Europe must not be 'follower' of US, China on Taiwan: Macron

Europe must not be 'follower' of US, China on Taiwan: Macron

France marks 50th anniversary of Picasso death

France marks 50th anniversary of Picasso death

China signals wait-and-see stance on big jet orders

China signals wait-and-see stance on big jet orders

Prophet's caricatures: six children among 14 to face trial over killing French teacher

Prophet's caricatures: six children among 14 to face trial over beheading of French teacher

Macron meets with students, dines with Xi on final day of China visit

Macron landed in Beijing on Wednesday to dissuade China from supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine

French source says China ready to work on Ukraine peace, details scant

French source says China ready to work on Ukraine peace, details scant

French unions dig in their heels after talks with govt fail

French unions dig in their heels after talks with govt fail

Xi willing to call Ukraine's Zelenskiy, EU chief says

Xi willing to call Ukraine's Zelenskiy, EU chief says

Prosecutors in Paris open investigation into allegations of pollution in metro system

Prosecutors in Paris open investigation into allegations of pollution in metro system

French unions to keep up pensions protest after talks with PM fail

French unions to keep up pensions protest after talks with PM fail

Webb telescope discovers oldest galaxies

Webb telescope discovers oldest galaxies

President Macron faces delicate Ukraine balancing act during China visit

The French leader's aims include safeguarding French interests in the Asia-Pacific region.

Trial over fatal Paris synagogue attack opens after 43 years

Trial over fatal Paris synagogue attack opens after 43 years

Pension protests raise tension between police, demonstrators

To human rights advocates and demonstrators, police officers have overstepped their mission.

Parisians vote to ban for hire e-scooter rentals from French capital

Self-service e-scooters have become commonplace in Paris since they were introduced 5 years ago.

Amid Trump indictment, a look back at France's history of indicting ex-leaders

Amid Trump indictment, a look back at France’s history of indicting ex-leaders

Embattled Macron heads to China, leaving burning Paris behind

Embattled Macron heads to China, leaving burning Paris behind

Russia's war in Ukraine a threat to Europe's democracies: King Charles lll

Russia's war in Ukraine a threat to Europe's democracies: King Charles lll

'Sorry Charles!' French unions mark king's absence

'Sorry Charles!' French unions mark king's absence

Clashes as French protesters rally against Macron's pension bill

Clashes as French protesters rally against Macron's pension bill

A look back at when French protesters defeated government reform plans

Several governments have overcome strikes and protests to enact reforms over recent decades.

France braces for more nationwide strikes and protests as Macron stands firm on pension reform

The day of action called by unions is the tenth such mobilisation since protests started in January.

Paid menstrual leave in France

Paid medical leave to female staff suffering from period pain

French police clash with protesters opposed to farm reservoir

French police clash with protesters opposed to farm reservoir

Nationwide protests in France after Macron vows to push on with pension reform bill

Protests against the legislation have drawn huge crowds in rallies organised by unions since January

Macron says France needs pension changes, will enact by year-end

Macron says France needs pension changes, will enact by year-end

'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms - source

'Weakened' Macron sticks with pension bill, eyes new reforms - source

Macron's government faces 'moment of truth' over pension reform

Macron's government faces 'moment of truth' over pension reform

Vandals attack French politician's office over pensions row

Vandals attack French politician’s office over pensions row

France's Macron faces another test with parliamentary votes on Monday

France's Macron faces another test with parliamentary votes on Monday

Paris police, protesters clash for third night over Macron's pension reform

"Macron, Resign!" and "Macron is going to break down, we are going to win," demonstrators chanted.

Fury in France as protesters block Paris ring road following Macron's forced pension reform

Macron’s move sparked protests across the country on Thursday night, with more than 300 arrests.

France and Britain seal deals on nuclear cooperation

France and Britain seal deals on nuclear cooperation

Pension reforms set to move French on streets

Pension reforms set to move French on streets

Three sent to jail for involvement in plot to attack French President Macron

Three sent to jail for involvement in plot to attack French President Macron

French TV presenter slammed with 3.5 mln euro fine for insulting MP

French TV presenter slammed with 3.5 mln euro fine for insulting MP

Zelensky's Paris dash: last minute but crucial for Macron

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz headed from Berlin to Paris specially for the occasion.

French economy eked out 0.1% growth in Q4

The growth of 0.1% marked a slowdown compared to economic growth of 0.2% in the third quarter.

France accepts Burkina junta demand to pull out troops

The withdrawal will mark the latest scaling down of France’s military presence in Africa.

France faces pressure to protect dolphins as thousands 'killed by trawlers' yearly

Over the whole of 2022, 669 dolphins washed up -- down from 1,299 in 2020.

French journalists in court over alleged blackmail of Moroccan king

French journalists in court over alleged blackmail of Moroccan king

Numbers of asylum seekers in France close to pre-Covid record

Numbers of asylum seekers in France close to pre-Covid record

Macron, Sanchez to ink Franco-Spanish friendship treaty

The summit takes place as France braces for a disruptive nationwide strike

Far-right group militants go on trial for Macron assassination plot

The main remaining accusation is a charge of conspiring to commit a terrorist act.

France to map genes of underwater species to help protect its vast sea life

France to map genes of underwater species to help protect its vast sea life

France suffered hottest year and record rain shortfall in 2022

France suffered hottest year and record rain shortfall in 2022

Iranian man's death in France shakes distressed diaspora

Iranian man’s death in France shakes distressed diaspora

France bets on tech and transparency to beat Chinese caviar

Many fish are coming out over-mature, in part because warmer waters have accelerated pregnancy cycle

Macron to travel to Qatar for World Cup semis against Morocco

Macron's office had said last month that he would wait for the semi-finals to go to the World Cup.

TotalEnergies writes down Novatek stake for $3.7 bln

TotalEnergies has held on to several investments in Russia .

France's Macron says he and Biden agreed to "fix" US subsidies issues

Inflation Reduction Act is a new $430 billion bill offering massive subsidies for US-made products

Macron kicks off US state visit, with trade dispute looming

Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived late Tuesday for a two-day stay in Washington.

In Washington, Macron to seek relief for Europe Inc amid China competition

France's Macron to meet Biden for Dec. 1 state visit

Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount

German leader visits Macron after French cancelled joint meeting

French Ambassador calls on CM Pervaiz Elahi

French Ambassador Nicolas Galey and Punjab CM Pervaiz Elahi discussed matters of mutual interest.

PM Shehbaz meets French President on sidelines of UNGA Session

PM apprised the French president of the devastation caused by climate-induced floods across Pakistan

Spanish charity rescues 372 in central Mediterranean; 1 dead

Spanish charity rescues 372 in central Mediterranean; 1 dead

Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with France: PM

PM Shehbaz reaffirmed that Pakistan was committed to further deepen its relations with France.

Pakistan attaches great importance to ties with France: Kh Asif

Pakistan attaches great importance to ties with France, says Kh Asif

France accuses Russia of using gas supply as 'weapon of war'

France accuses Russia of using gas supply as 'weapon of war'

Macron counts on Saudi prince to 'ease' Ukraine war effects

Macron counts on Saudi prince to 'ease' Ukraine war effects

Rusting Eiffel Tower in need of full repairs, reports say

Rusting Eiffel Tower in need of full repairs, reports say

Pakistan, France ink deal to suspend repayment of $107mn loan for 6 years

Pakistan, France ink deal to suspend repayment of $107mn loan for 6 years

France's Macron inaugurated for second term

France's Macron inaugurated for second term

France's Macron wins new term after far-right battle

Macron is the first French president to win a second term in two decades.

Macron or Le Pen: France faces stark choice for president

Choice is between pro-European centrist, far-right eurosceptic

France: EU could target Russian oil, coal in new sanctions

France: EU could target Russian oil, coal in new sanctions

France says sanctions will cause 'collapse' of Russian economy

France says sanctions will cause 'collapse' of Russian economy

'This war will last,' warns France's Macron on Ukraine

War has returned to Europe, this was chosen unilaterally by President Putin: Macron

France says Putin wants to 'take Ukraine off the map of nations'

France says Putin wants to 'take Ukraine off the map of nations'

France's Macron to kick off re-election bid in March: party sources

France's Macron to kick off re-election bid in March: party sources

Egypt, France kick off military drills in Mediterranean

Egypt, France kick off military drills in Mediterranean

Macron and Putin to meet as Ukraine front line grows more volatile

Over the weekend, civilians were evacuated from increasingly barraged front line region

Macron says 'hidden aims' of junta forced Mali pullout

Macron says 'hidden aims' of junta forced Mali pullout

Decision on Iran nuclear deal days away, ball in Tehran's court: France

Decision on Iran nuclear deal days away, ball in Tehran's court

France's Noel trumps Strolz for Olympic slalom gold

Clement claimed France's first alpine skiing gold medal of Olympics when he won the men's slalom

Macron refused Russian COVID test in Putin trip over DNA theft fears

Macron refused Russian COVID test in Putin trip over DNA theft fears

Cautious Macron holds advantage in French election

Cautious Macron holds advantage in French election

Putin told him Russia won't escalate Ukraine crisis: Macron

Putin told him Russia won’t escalate Ukraine crisis

Macron tells Putin he seeks to avoid war and build trust

Macron tells Putin he seeks to avoid war and build trust

Macron heads to Moscow to try to ease Ukraine tensions

The concentration of an estimated 100,000 Russian troops near Ukraine has fueled Western worries.

Djokovic could play in France under latest vaccine rules

Djokovic could play in France under latest vaccine rules

France urges green habits with new car ads, bans on plastic

France urges green habits with new car ads, bans on plastic

Russia, China, Britain, US and France say no one can win nuclear war

Russia, China, Britain, US and France say no one can win nuclear war

NASA's revolutionary space telescope launched from French Guiana

The flawless Christmas Day launch was carried live on a joint NASA-ESA webcast.

Over 65s without booster to lose France Covid pass

Over 65s without booster to lose France Covid pass

France, Europeans working to open joint mission in Afghanistan: Macron

Western countries have been grappling with how to engage with the Taliban

France signs weapons mega-deal with UAE as Macron tours Gulf

The deal offers a shot in arm for France’s defense industry after collapse of a $66 billion contract

China study warns of 'colossal' COVID outbreak if it opens up like US, France

China study warns of 'colossal' COVID outbreak if it opens up like US France

Britain snubbed as France hosts Channel migration talks

Britain snubbed as France hosts Channel migration talks

France expands sea monitoring as migrants vow to pursue UK dream

France expands sea monitoring as migrants vow to pursue UK dream

With EU influx, Italy and France to sign new treaty

With EU influx, Italy and France to sign new treaty

France warns Russia as EU prepares sanctions on Belarus

Migrants gather around fire in a makeshift camp on the Belarusian-Polish border

France orders poultry lockdown due to bird flu risk

France orders poultry lockdown due to bird flu risk

G-20 opens with call for more vaccines for poor countries

Summit is confronting what is tantamount to what has been playing out as two-track global recovery

Biden, trio of European allies discuss Iran nuclear program

The U.N.’s atomic watchdog has said Iran is increasingly in violation of the deal

France launches state of art military communications satellite

France launches state of art military communications satellite

Urologist Guy Vallancien resigns from the conspiracy commision

Urologist Guy Vallancien resigns from the conspiracy commission

Algeria bans French military planes from airspace: French army

Algeria bans French military planes from airspace: French army

'Mommy is sleeping:' two girls spend days with deceased mother in France

The officers insisted on coming in and discovered the body of the mother

US tries to make nice with France after Australia sub snub

All sides agree it will take time to repair those ties.

Macron, Biden agree to soothe tensions after submarine row

Macron, Biden agree to soothe tensions after submarine row

French daredevil takes hair-raising Seine tightrope walk

French daredevil takes hair-raising Seine tightrope walk

Australia 'upfront' with France over subs deal: defence minister

Australia 'upfront' with France over subs deal: defence minister

France gets tough on vaccine rule for health workers

France gets tough on vaccine rule for health workers

France eyes 'British model' ahead of Paris 2024 Paralympics

"If we asked for that, they'd laugh in our face."

Mideast leaders plus France meet in Baghdad to talk security

Iraq's security has improved in recent years but it is still plagued by big power rivalries

France could extend Kabul evacuations beyond Friday: minister

France could extend Kabul evacuations beyond Friday: minister

France to end Kabul evacuation operation Friday: PM

France to end Kabul evacuation operation Friday: PM

Gunman kills four in attack near French embassy in Tanzania

The attacker had been "neutralised" and "calm has returned".

France airlifts scores of Afghans out of Kabul

The French embassy is now working out of the airport.

France overseas Covid crisis proves need for jabs: Macron

"The situation is dramatic and requires solidarity from the entire nation."

Tourists told to leave as French overseas Covid crisis grows

"These rules are strict and they will be lifted as soon as the health situation allows it."

US warns citizens against travel to France over Covid concerns

"If you must travel to France, make sure you are fully vaccinated before travel," the CDC said.

Protesters mass in France against Macrons Covid health pass

Protesters mass in France against Macrons Covid health pass

Macron takes to Tik Tok to push Covid vaccines

Macron takes to Tik Tok to push Covid vaccines

Macron to discuss legacy of nuclear tests in French Polynesia

Macron to discuss legacy of nuclear tests in French Polynesia

France weighs cybersecurity moves after spyware reports

Macron changes his phones regularly and is “taking the matter very seriously

Macron to host new international conference on Lebanon Aug 4: govt

Macron will organise the conference on August 4 with the help of the United Nations

Bahrain Victorious team hotel raided on Tour de France

The team confirmed the raids and said files had been confiscated.

Macron and Le Pen face new test in French regional vote

Macron and Le Pen face new test in French regional vote

FATF keeps Pakistan in grey list

FATF has expressed satisfaction over Pakistan's progress

'Verbal ceasefire' between France, Turkey: Paris

'Verbal ceasefire' between France, Turkey: Paris

Frenchman given 4 months in jail for slapping Macron

Frenchman given 4 months in jail for slapping Macron

Macron slapped by man during trip to southeast France

Macron slapped by man during trip to southeast France

France fines Google 220 mn euros over online ad dominance

France fines Google 220 mn euros over online ad dominance

232 Palestinian martyred, over 1900 wounded amid efforts for ceasefire in Gaza

UN chief calls for immediate end to Israeli aggression on Gaza

Napoleon's bicentennial under shadow of Covid and controversy

Napoleon's bicentennial under shadow of Covid and controversy

Out of the cave: French isolation study ends after 40 days

As expected, those in the cave lost their sense of time.

Japan to host first joint military drill with US, France

Japan has long said it feels threatened by China’s vast military resources and territorial disputes.

No decision taken to release Saad Rizvi: sources

Terrorism charges against the proscribed party’s workers are not being withdrawn.

Resolution on expulsion of French ambassador presented in NA

NA session underway to vote on resolution to expel French ambassador

Resolution on expulsion of French ambassador to be presented in NA today

Resolution regarding expulsion of French ambassador to be presented in NA today

Proscribed TLP demands resignation of Sh Rashid: sources

The banned religious party also demanded immediate release of party chief Syed Saad Hussain Rizvi

Rwanda report blames France for 'enabling' the 1994 genocide

The Rwandan report comes less than a month after a French report

France advises citizens to leave Pakistan

France advises citizens to leave Pakistan

France still planning on regional elections in June: Castex

France still planning on regional elections in June: Castex

French strike in Mali killed 19 civilians in January: UN

The United Nations mission in Mali, known as MINUSMA, subsequently launched an investigation.

Germany to list France as Covid-19 high-risk zone

The decision will come into force on Friday and be announced by the national health institute,

French court acquits ex-PM Balladur in corruption trial

French court acquits ex-PM Balladur in corruption trial

France's Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail

The 66-year-old was convicted of trying to bribe a magistrate in exchange for information

France suggests pause on US-EU trade standoff

The latest tariffs go into effect some days after the end of Trump's term.

French woman, declared dead, fights to prove she's alive

Pouchain has been trying to prove she's alive.

Vaccination campaign picks up speed around the world

Britain has recorded more than 50,000 new coronavirus infections a day over the past six days

Iran upholds death sentence against French-based journalist captured last year

The son of a pro-reform Shi'ite cleric, Zam fled Iran and was given asylum in France.

Federal cabinet to take policy decision on ties with France on Tuesday

Federal cabinet to take policy decision on ties with France on Tuesday

Erdogan hopes France will 'get rid of Macron' as soon as possible

Turkey is embroiled in a series of disputes with France and its EU partners

Thousands protest as France reels from police violence

Thousands protest as France reels from police violence

US formally exits Paris pact aiming to curb climate change

The next planned round of UN climate talks takes place in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021.

FO rejects fake news about Pakistani diaspora in France

Pakistani diaspora in France is contributing positively to the French economy: FO

Thousands stage anti-France protests in Bangladesh, Pakistan

Thousands stage anti-France protests in Bangladesh, Pakistan

Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group

Senator Faisal Javed resigns from Pakistan-France Parliamentary Friendship group

PM Imran shares one of his favourite quotes on Prophet Muhammad PBUH by French writer

The premier shared his views following blasphemous caricatures in France.

Germany and France prepare for new lockdowns as COVID sweeps Europe

People should reduce contacts outside their immediate household to "the absolute minimum necessary"

Fazl announces week-long nationwide protest over blasphemous caricatures in France

The JUI-F chief said publication of blasphemous caricatures has hurt the sentiments of Muslims

Saudi Arabia condemns blasphemous caricatures in France

There was no comment from Saudi authorities regarding calls for boycotting French products

Erdogan calls on Turks to boycott French goods

France is 10th biggest source of imports into Turkey and seventh biggest market for Turkey's exports

Blasphemous caricatures: France president's remarks sparked anger among Muslims, says Qureshi

Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that increasing incidents of anti-Islam are unacceptable.

President reminds world to take respectful care of Muslims' feelings about Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

He said France in its politics & policies must act with maturity to unite its entire population