France
Michelin hails ‘cultural dynamism’ as 52 French restaurants earn their first stars
One chef receives three stars at first attempt in 115th edition of the French foodies’ bible
Jon Henley in Paris
18, Mar, 2024 @7:42 PM
Two minors among nine arrested over French police station fireworks attack
Incident near Paris 2024 Olympic village follows death last week of teenager after police chase
Jon Henley in Paris
18, Mar, 2024 @2:44 PM
Fast fashion: the French are bringing Shein and Temu to heel. Can Britain follow suit? | Tiffanie Darke
Escalating tariffs on every piece of throwaway clothing contrast with Jeremy Hunt’s eagerness to host a multibillion-pound Chinese IPO
Tiffanie Darke
16, Mar, 2024 @5:30 PM
Aya Nakamura, the pop superstar at the centre of a Paris Olympic racism storm
Outrage from the far right over rumours of a performance at the opening ceremony has exposed deep divisions in France
Angelique Chrisafis in Paris and Anissa Rami
16, Mar, 2024 @5:00 AM
German, French and Polish leaders make joint show of unity over Ukraine
Military powers agree to step up purchase of ammunition for Kyiv in effort to dampen mutual tensions over Russia stance
Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor
15, Mar, 2024 @6:20 PM
Russia-Ukraine war: at least 16 killed and 70 wounded in Odesa strike – as it happened
Day of mourning declared following devastating attack on Ukrainian port city; Bridget A Brink says ‘cruel attack’ shows Russia ‘will not stop’
Martin Belam (now) and Lili Bayer (earlier)
15, Mar, 2024 @4:27 PM
Diaba Konaté loves France. But a hijab ruling stops her playing there
The point guard is a talented prospect. But the French Federation of Basketball’s ban on religious headwear means she cannot play in her hometown of Paris
Remona Aly
15, Mar, 2024 @9:00 AM
‘The original selfie?’: Cardiff borrows Van Gogh self-portrait for selfie show
Musée d’Orsay in Paris lends painting in exchange for a Renoir for Welsh Art of the Selfie exhibition
Steven Morris
14, Mar, 2024 @12:38 PM
Picasso Museum to show work of Françoise Gilot, ex-partner he tried to destroy
Gilot, who was shunned and castigated in France after splitting from Picasso, to have space in Paris museum dedicated to her art
Kim Willsher in Paris
12, Mar, 2024 @5:00 AM
New EU gig economy laws saved from oblivion by Belgian compromise
Directive aims to give taxi and delivery drivers such as those working for Uber and Deliveroo rights similar to those enjoyed by full employees
Lisa O'Carroll in Brussels
11, Mar, 2024 @7:44 PM
Macron announces assisted dying bill to go before French parliament in May
President says new law would open possibility of requesting assistance in dying under certain strict conditions
Kim Willsher in Paris
11, Mar, 2024 @12:59 PM
‘It’s like Covid all over again’: Olympic-sized trepidation strikes Paris
Politicians and sports stars reassure the public ‘it’s going to be beautiful’, but those planning to flee the city are unconvinced
Angelique Chrisafis in Paris
09, Mar, 2024 @5:00 AM
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