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UK gives green light to €44bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

France, July 23 -- The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C, which will be partially funded by French energy giant EDF, the go-ahead after it struck a deal with inv... Read More


UK gives go-ahead for €44 bn Sizewell C nuclear plant

France, July 23 -- The UK government on Tuesday gave new British nuclear power plant Sizewell C the final go-ahead, after it struck a deal with investors, in a move to bolster energy security. The Br... Read More


Microsoft to create digital twin of Notre-Dame 'to help support maintenance'

France, July 22 -- Microsoft is working with the French government to digitally recreate Paris' iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral, France's most visited monument, the US tech company said Monday. Notre-Dam... Read More


France's top diplomat calls for foreign press access to Gaza

France, July 22 -- French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Tuesday urged Israel to allow foreign press into the besieged Palestinian territory of Gaza, as warnings of famine mount after 21 months ... Read More


Traffickers jailed for up to four years for abusing champagne grape pickers

France, July 22 -- Three people were jailed on Monday for human trafficking after subjecting migrants from Africa to long working days and then housing them in appalling conditions during the 2023 gra... Read More


X slams French probe as 'politically motivated', refuses to cooperate

France, July 21 -- A French probe into alleged foreign interference and bias via the algorithm at Elon Musk-owned social network X is "politically motivated", the company said in a post Monday, adding... Read More


Iran confirms talks on nuclear programme with European powers

France, July 21 -- Iran, Britain, France and Germany will hold talks about Iran's nuclear programme in Istanbul on Friday, an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirmed on Monday. "The meeting w... Read More


Survey shows popularity at an all-time low for French leaders Macron and Bayrou

France, July 21 -- The popularity of President Emmanuel Macron has slumped to its lowest level since he swept to power in 2017, according to an Ifop poll published by the Journal du Dimanche. Backing ... Read More


Popularity at an all-time low for French leaders Macron and Bayrou

France, July 21 -- The popularity of President Emmanuel Macron has slumped to its lowest level since he swept to power in 2017, according to an Ifop poll published by the Journal du Dimanche. Backing ... Read More


Seine swimming sites attract tens of thousands despite weather closures

France, July 21 -- More than 50,000 people have been swimming in the Seine since the opening of three pools in Paris on 5 July, French sports minister Marie Barsacq said this weekend. The three Paris... Read More