11 h. ago Brits say French food is second best in the world, after UK cuisine

French food has been ranked ahead of some surprising favourites

Politics

12 h. ago Brits turn their back on traditional chippie chips in favour of French classic

A shocking new survey has revealed the majority of Brits now prefer the French fry in favour of the British classic - and the bad news doesn't stop there, with many preferring steak frites over a chippy tea.

Politics

3 d. ago Bayeux Tapestry loan labelled ‘heritage crime’ amid damage concerns

It is part of a cultural exchange announced by French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer when they met in July.

Events

4 d. ago Fears that Britain could be forced to pay for French 'maritime intervention force' to intercept small boats and escort them away from England 

The radical plan would see fast patrol craft surrounding the dinghies packed with passengers, who would then be 'guided back to French ports, in the safest manner possible'.

Politics

6 d. ago Decorated Olympic canoe slalomist Jessica Fox undergoes surgery on kidney

Her father, Richard Fox, represented Great Britain in canoe slalom at the 1992 Barcelona Olympics.

Politics

1 week ago Playing politics gets dangerous for Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones in ‘Hostage’

Julie Delpy and Suranne Jones found filming scenes as politicians terrifying for new Netflix thriller show “Hostage.”

Politics

1 week ago Bayeux Tapestry could TEAR if is moved to the UK, French historian complains as petition against British Museum loan nears 50,000 signatures

The 11th-century work depicting the 1066 Norman Conquest is to go on display in Britain next year. But Didier Rykner insisted it cannot be moved without 'tearing it, without making holes'.

Culture

2 w. ago French petition to stop Bayeux Tapestry being lent to Britain hits massive numbers

Many French folk – and even some British – don't want to see the Bayeux Tapestry lent to the UK because they claim it could potentially damage the priceless artefact

Events

2 w. ago 'It's yachting, not cruising': why a SeaDream voyage provides one of the most unique luxury experiences at sea

As night time set in, spectacular bursts of orange light in the distance were drawing near as we stood portside on the moving yacht while enjoying the last few sips of champagne before bed.

Politics

3 w. ago My beautiful French detour: the belle epoque charm of the Pays de la Loire coastline

This tucked-away corner of north-west France is home to beautiful beaches, salt marshes and ciderThe saying goes “curiosity killed the cat”, as if being nosy is a bad thing. As I stood knee-deep in the cool Atlantic Ocean, marvelling at the beauty and emptiness of the Plage de Port Lin, I decided this was nonsense: without this little detour, “just to have a look”, I’d never have discovered Le Croisic, on the Guérande peninsula. The downside is that time isn’t on my side: it’s past 5pm and I’m supposed to be at the big resort, La Baule-Escoublac, six miles east by now. But the presqu’île (a “nearly island”), as the French call it, tucked in the corner where Brittany meets Pays de la Loire, is calling out to be explored.First, though, a late afternoon dip in the sea is too hard to resist, and I wade into the water, sharing a delighted smile with fellow swimmers. Two elderly women in flowery swimming caps nod a cheery “Bonsoir” as I take my first strokes. Afterward...

Politics

3 w. ago Brits to be hotter than Bali as 35C 'French frazzle' fries the nation in UK heatwave

UK heatwave The mercury is expected to reach 31C on Monday before climbing the a sweltering mid-30s on Tuesday. Temps are expected to cool slightly to 28C later in the week

Politics

3 w. ago Kidnap, blackmail and Suranne Jones as PM: inside Hostage, Netflix’s breakneck new political thriller

The British prime minister and French president get sucked into a shady conspiracy in the streaming giant’s latest twisty, emotional drama. Jones and Julie Delpy tell allHostage is a political thriller, and observes the conventions in many ways. The pace is absolutely flawless, it’s twisty, it has emotional heft. The British prime minister, Abigail Dalton, played by Suranne Jones, faces her husband, Alex Anderson (Ashley Thomas), being kidnapped. Their marriage is well drawn – “it’s happy, it’s assured, they’re supportive of each other,” Jones says. As we chat in Netflix’s central London offices, she’s always saying five things at once, only one of them out loud. Here, the subtext (I’ve decided) is: it’s actually pretty skilled work, creating a not-schmaltzy, passionate but familiar love match in which all the audience’s hopes and prayers are with the abducted spouse. That’s why normally when fictional politicians are the victims of a family kidnapping, it’s one of their kids.Meanwh...

Events

3 w. ago Two British women ‘lose luxury goods worth £866,000 in Saint

The tourists lost luxury items including 11 Birkin bags after their room in a five-star hotel was raided by burglars, according to local media.

Economics

4 w. ago French police watch on hopelessly while huge groups of migrants

Yesterday Keir Starmer 's much-trumpeted one-in, one-out 'deterrent' policy came into force.

Events

4 w. ago Negligence of Titan tour operator chief contributed to implosion deaths – report

The US Coast Guard published its lengthy investigation report on Tuesday.

Events

4 w. ago Titan tour operator ‘leveraged intimidation tactics’ to evade scrutiny – report

The US Coast Guard criticised OceanGate’s design and testing processes in a 335-page report.

Politics