France

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

Frozen human remains from Homi Bhabha's ill-fated 1966 flight found in Mont Blanc in Alps

Daniel Roche found a human arm and upper half of a leg frozen in the melting glacier near Mont Blanc. But how does Homi Bhabha enter the picture? Read to know more!

Jul 30, 2017

Massive fires destroy forests in southern France and Corsica

Thousands of tourists and residents in the Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur region have had to be evacuated due to wildfires. Some 4,000 hectares of land have been burned along the Mediterranean coast and on the island of Corsica.

Jul 26, 2017

UK to ban sale of diesel and petrol cars from 2040

The announcement comes as part of the governments £3bn ($3.9bn) clean air strategy. Air pollution is thought to shorten the lives of around 40,000 people per year.

Jul 26, 2017

Chris Froome wins fourth Tour De France title

The Briton has now won the title three years in a row, after being crowned champion on 23 July in Paris.

Jul 24, 2017

Donald Trump and Emmanuel Macron shake hands again ahead of bilateral meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron shook hands outsideElysee Palace on Thursday (July 13) ahead of an afternoon of bilateral talks.

Jul 14, 2017

Emmanuel Macrons party wins large majority in French parliament

French President Emmanuel Macrons party, En Marche!, won more than 300 seats in the 577-seat National Assembly on June 18. The winning margin is lower than expected, but voter turnout is estimated at 42%, a record low in the post-war Fifth Republic.

Jun 19, 2017

Man attacks police officer with a hammer in Paris: This Is For Syria

A man was shot after he attacked a police officer next to Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris. Eyewitness Kyle Riches shot video of the man lying on the ground after being shot. The man attacked a police officer with a hammer, yelling This is for Syria during the attack. The officer suffered minor injuries. The suspect was wounded in the chest.

Jun 7, 2017

Giant zip line installed on Pariss Eiffel Tower for French Open

During the French Open volunteers can leap from the second floor of the Eiffel Tower to experience the speed of a smashed tennis ball. Whizzing down at 90km/h, thrill seekers are suspended 115m from the ground before landing in the Champs de Mars, next to the Perrier Village where spectators will be able to follow tennis matches on a big screen throughout the week.

Jun 5, 2017