France

Police shoot dead supermarket gunman in France

French police have shot and killed a gunman who took hostages at a supermarket in the town of Trebes. The hostage taker killed two people and pledged allegiance to the Islamic State.

Mar 24, 2018

Honor 7X gets Android Oreo beta update in four European countries

The Android Oreo beta program will bring features like a refined UI, improvement in performance and stability to Honor 7X.

Mar 1, 2018

Stolen Degas painting found on bus near Paris

A painting discovered on a bus near Paris has been confirmed as a Degas painting stolen from the Musée dOrsay in 2009. Experts have confirmed its authenticity and estimate it to be worth €800,000 ($983,560). The identity of the thief is unknown.

Feb 24, 2018

In pictures: 'City of love' Paris sees heavy snowfall after decades making it a winter wonderland

Children came out of their homes to ski and snowboard in public parks as the French capital offered a visual treat.

Feb 8, 2018

Mysterious crater leaves residents baffled in French resort town [Video]

The crater is just a few metres away from the sea and is filled with salty water.

Feb 3, 2018

Ghostly figure appear in halo of light in a rare 'Brocken spectre' phenomenon

The Spectre of Brocken got its name from a peak in Germany's Harz Mountains where climbers are being scared by this phenomenon for many centuries.

Feb 3, 2018

Wikie is world's first killer whale that can talk like humans [WATCH VIDEO]

Besides 'hello', 'bye' and counting till three, the 14-year-old female killer whale can even say her trainer's name.

Jan 31, 2018

Men could soon be fined for catcalling in France

A parliamentary working group led by French Gender Equality minister Marlene Schiappa is preparing to present a proposal that will penalize men who harass women on the street. 

Jan 29, 2018

Countries ring in new year with spectacular fireworks display

On the night of 31 December, festivities start in cities around the world to celebrate the coming of the New Year. Spectacular fireworks displays rang in the New Year in many countries.

Jan 2, 2018

Ancient woolly mammoth skeleton sells for record price in France

A 15,000-year-old skeleton of a woolly mammoth was auctioned for $643,900 (£483,000) on December 16 in the French city of Lyon.

Dec 17, 2017

This daredevil walks 60 metres above ground to Eiffel Tower

A slackliner in Paris walked from Trocadero Square to the Eiffel Tower, 60 meters above ground, all part of a charity stunt on Saturday, December 9. The video shows Slackliner Nathan Paulin practising the challenge before doing the real thing live on French television in a bid to raise money for French charity Telethon, franceinfo reported.

Dec 10, 2017

Former Lebanon Prime Minister meets with President Macron in France following hostage rumours

Lebanons former prime minister Saad al-Harri met with the French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. Macron is attempting to mediate hostilities in the region following Harris shock resignation.Lebanon is centre-stage in the rivalry between its ally Sunni Saudi Arabia and a bloc led by Shite IranLebanon had originally accused Saudi Arabia of holding Saad al-Harri hostage, but Lebanons President Michel Aoun confirmed on Twitter that Harri will be back in Lebanon on Wednesday.

Nov 18, 2017

Was a UFO spotted over western Germany and France?

Around 1,450 people reported the incident to the International Meteor Organization (IMO).

Nov 16, 2017

Old lady shows off her moves with professional dancers in viral video

A video on Facebook went viral of a old lady who danced along side Alvin Ailey Dance company and other French dancers.

Nov 16, 2017

Europe is covered by radioactive cloud from Russia or Kazakhstan

If a similar accident was going to occur in France, there would have been a requirement to evacuate the accident site up to several kilometres.

Nov 10, 2017

Two Killed In Marseille Knife Attack

Two people have been stabbed and killed in a knife attack at Marseille and amp;#39;s Saint Charles train station (October 1). The assailant was shot dead by security forces, the French police have stated that the situation has been resolved and the perpetrator neutralised and shot down.

Oct 1, 2017

Two Killed In Marseille Knife Attack

Two people have been stabbed and killed in a knife attack at Marseille and amp;#39;s Saint Charles train station (October 1). The assailant was shot dead by security forces, the French police have stated that the situation has been resolved and the perpetrator neutralised and shot down.

Oct 1, 2017

30-year-old woman's arms reattached by doctors after French Alps train accident

The accident took place at Chambery railway station in the foothills of the French Alps, France.

Aug 26, 2017

This man captures mysterious UFOs hovering over crop circles [VIDEO]

Pierre Beake is an experienced photographer who has been covering an area called Col de Vence situated near the south of France.

Aug 12, 2017

Should Brigitte Macron become Frances official First Lady?

The answer might not be what you expect. More than 200,000 people have signed an online petition to block Brigitte Macron from receiving a defined role as Frances First Lady.

Aug 8, 2017