6 d. ago China shows off horrific new WW3 superweapon capable of 'striking anywhere on earth'

Slick new footage released by Beijing show its new aircraft carrier, the Fuijan, being used to conduct military drills in the East China Sea. China joins the US, France and Indian in owning the prized kit.

Events

1 week ago Emmanuel Macron declares France has joined UK in recognising Palestinian statehood

"We've gathered here because the time has come," Mr Macron said at the UN General Assembly in New York.

Politics

1 week ago Arab and Muslim leaders to meet Trump to discuss peace plan for Gaza

Talks on UN-led stabilisation force follow recognition of Palestine by France, Canada and the UKMiddle East crisis – live updatesArab and Muslim leaders are to meet Donald Trump in New York to discuss their plan for a UN-mandated international stabilisation force in Gaza after France joined the UK, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestine as a state.Israel has warned that it might respond to the recognition of Palestine by annexing the West Bank, citing claims from Hamas that recognition by allies of Israel was a victory for the terror group. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Strike action across France as hundreds of thousands join protests

Disruption seen across country as PM Sébastien Lecornu urged to rethink budget cutsHundreds of thousands of people have marched in street demonstrations across France as trade unions held a day of strike action to pressure the new prime minister, Sébastien Lecornu, to rethink budget cuts and act on wages, pensions and public services.There was disruption to public transport as train, bus and tram drivers went on strike, hospital staff joined protests and nine out of 10 pharmacies were closed as pharmacists protested against pricing policies. About one in six teachers at primary and secondary schools went on strike, as well as school canteen staff and monitors. Several high schools from Paris to Amiens and Le Havre were blockaded by students. Protesters held more than 250 demonstrations and marched in cities from Paris to Marseille, Nantes, Lyon and Montpellier. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago People in France: share your views of Thursday’s nationwide strike

We’d like to hear from people across France about how they view Thursday’s strikesAround 800,000 people are expected to join marches across France on Thursday.French trade unions across many sectors from schools to transport have called for the nationwide strike to oppose unpopular budget plans. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago ‘My first barricade’: French protests unite teachers, gilets jaunes and students

Thousands join Block Everything rallies across France to express anger at government and austerityAt 7am on the eastern edge of the busy Paris ring road at Montreuil, Jess, a 35-year-old hospital neurologist, had joined protesters attempting to stop traffic in order to show her anger at the French government.“Inequality is rife in France and this is the only way to be heard,” she said. Pushed back with teargas by riot police, Jess, who asked for her real name not to be published, said she was scared by police tactics but felt it was crucial to be on the streets. Continue reading...

Society

3 w. ago France joins Eurozone’s ‘periphery’ as turmoil deepens, say investors

French borrowing costs have climbed above those of Greece and close to Italy’s

Economics

3 w. ago Political turmoil pushes France into Eurozone’s ‘periphery’, say investors

French borrowing costs have climbed above those of Greece and close to Italy’s

Politics

3 w. ago Why is France on the brink of collapse – again? PM loses key confidence vote as economic turmoil deepens

François Bayrou ousted, further plunging country into political crisis

Economics

3 w. ago Why is France on the brink of collapse, again? PM faces crucial confidence vote as economic turmoil deepens

François Bayrou is widely expected to lose the vote, further plunging the country into political crisis

Economics