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The latest news, updates and features on France, a large country in Western Europe. France is known for its capital city Paris, and landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower and Notre-Dame cathedral. Its current president is Emmanuel Macron and its prime minister is Gabriel Attal.

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A view of the Eiffel Tower from between two tall buildings in Paris, France.

Eurostar £35 flash sale with trains to Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam and more

Travel 11 hours ago By Kristina Beanland

Joe Thwaite, 49, and Jess Thwaite, 46, from Gloucestershire celebrate after winning the record-breaking EuroMillions jackpot of ?184M from the draw on Tuesday 10 May, 2022, at the Ellenborough Park Hotel, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Picture date: Thursday May 19, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story LOTTERY EuroMillions . Photo credit should read: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Full list of countries with most EuroMillions winners after £209,000,000 jackpot scooped

UK 2 days ago By Sara Odeen-Isbister

Should the UK issue survival kit advice?

EU warns millions to stockpile supplies in case of war - should the UK do the same?

UK 5 days ago By Luke Alsford

DONETSK OBLAST, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 17: Ukrainian soldiers of the 117th Brigade fire D-30 artillery in the direction of Pokrovsk, Ukraine on 17 February 2025. (Photo by Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Britain and France sending military teams to Ukraine to 'deter' Putin

UK 5 days ago By Gergana Krasteva

Enterprise News and Pictures 2/4/24 Pic shows: Two-year-old Emile Soleil who vanished in the French Alpine hamlet of Le Vernet last July. His remains have now been discovered in a field that had been searched shortly after he went missing. Emile???s skull along with bones were spotted by a hiker in the Auches Ravine on Saturday. The area is just over a mile from where the boy was last seen. See story...

Everything we know about the mystery of toddler Émile Soleil's death

World 6 days ago By Jen Mills

Kayakers paddle down the River Tarn in Rabastens, south of France on a sunny day

The 'hidden' French town where UK travellers can fly for just £15

Travel 6 days ago By Sophie-May Williams

Emile Soleil?s grandparents released without charge

Major update in case of Émile Soleil, 2, who was found dead in the French Alps

World 5 days ago By Danny Rigg

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 26, 2025 to prepare for the summit with the 'coalition of the willing'. The summit of the "coalition of the willing" is held in Paris on March 27, 2025. (Photo by Ludovic MARIN / AFP) (Photo by LUDOVIC MARIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Macron warns proposed peacekeeping force could 'respond' if attacked by Russia

World 6 days ago By Sarah Hooper

Catholic priest who fell out with Emile Soleil murder suspects 'kills himself'

World 6 days ago By Brooke Davies

Jet2 Airlines Boeing B737 landing at Zante Airport

Jet2 launches first ever flight from UK airport to 'easy-going' European city for £69

Travel 7 days ago By Kristina Beanland

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 3, 2022 Protestor ties herself to the net during the semi final between Norway's Casper Ruud and Croatia's Marin Cilic REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

Ominous 'we have 1028 days left' countdown runs out in hours - what will happen?

Tech 5 days ago By Josh Milton

Major twist in case of missing boy, 2, who was later found dead

World March 25, 2025 By Danny Rigg

Police chase through Paris ends in four-car pile-up injuring 10 officers

World March 23, 2025 By Katie Boyden

French soldiers stand in line in front of their military vehicles.

France issues 'survival guides' after Russian World War Three threat

World March 20, 2025 By Jasper King

The exterior of the fifth generation of TGV trains, TGV INOUI

New train with onboard bar will make you 'excited about the future' of commuting

Travel March 18, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

White House issues wild response over demands to hand back Statue of Liberty

US March 18, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

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France can dominate rugby in build up for 2027 World Cup

Sport March 16, 2025 By The Tipster

A person rides a scooter by the site where was found a burnt stollen car that was used to purchase former local gangster Jean-Pierre Maldera that was killed in the attack on the nearby A41 highway in Grenoble on March 12, 2025. (Photo by Olivier CHASSIGNOLE / AFP) (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE/AFP via Getty Images)

‘Godfather’ ex-mafia boss shot and run over on motorway after high-speed chase

World March 14, 2025 By Sam Courtney-Guy

Inside the carriage of SNCF's new TGV INOUI train, with pale red seats and a wide aisle.

The ‘incredible’ new high-speed trains in Europe that look ‘straight out of the 70s’

Travel March 17, 2025 By Jessica Hamilton

epa11609593 Gisele Pelicot (L) and her daughter Caroline Darian walk towards the criminal court during the trial of Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband in Avignon, southern France, 17 September 2024. Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband, Dominique Pelicot, is accused of drugging and raping her while she was unconscious. He is also charged with offering her to dozens of men at their home in Mazan, France between 2011 and 2020. Fifty other men are facing trial for their alleged involvement. Pelicot could face a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison if convicted. The trial resumed on 17 September after a delay due to Dominique Pelicot's health concerns. EPA/GUILLAUME HORCAJUELO

Gisele Pelicot's daughter reveals family thought drug effects could be dementia

World March 12, 2025 By Sam Corbishley