Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says

France's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that if world powers were unable to quickly reach a new agreement with Iran over its contested nuclear program then a military confrontation seemed "almost inevitable." Speaking after President …

Marine Le Pen’s Trump-style defiance over her conviction leaves France and its far right in a bind

Marine Le Pen has for years been a superstar of Europe’s far-right movement. That was until this week, when a spectacular court ruling banned her from running in France’s 2027 presidential election — a vote she looked well placed to win. Now, the future …

Sa'ar to depart for diplomatic visit to France

France finally admits it needs to step up and 'deal' with illegal migrant crossings

France’s border chief has admitted his country needs to step up and help with small boat crossings as migrant numbers hit new records. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said the European country would consider sending migrants back from Britain, sending a …

Air France Brings Sofitel Bedding to Business Class

If you thought that Air France had overlooked its Business Class in light of the long-awaited unveiling of La Première, there’s good news for you. The French airline is also enhancing its long-haul business class experience by adding a layer of comfort to …

Explained: France's 'consent-based' changes to rape laws

France's current rape laws specify that prosecutors must prove that "violence, coercion, threats or surprise" took place - but now the country's politicians are debating a new law that enshrines the notion of consent. MPs in France's …

France and Algeria Rekindle Ties After Diplomatic Standoff

Watan-Many factors have driven French President Emmanuel Macron and his Algerian counterpart Abdelmadjid Tebboune to reconnect after months of diplomatic crisis between their countries. These include the need for security and economic cooperation, as well …

France's contested public broadcasting reform halted after d...

The controversial plan to merge French public broadcasting companies faced a new setback Tuesday when its parliamentary committee review was suspended following an incident involving Culture Minister Rachida Dati. Left-wing deputies alleged a "serious …

Air France introduces a new Sofitel MY BED mattress pad in its long-haul Business cabin

Air France continues to upgrade its long-haul Business cabin offer. The company has announced a new partnership with Sofitel, the Accor group’s luxury hospitality brand, to introduce mattress pads on every long-haul Business class seat. These mattress pads …

Americans in France: Executive orders, tax returns and voting from abroad

From how to decide which tax declaration to file first to how Trump's latest executive order might affect voting from abroad, here's our latest newsletter for Americans who either live in France, visit frequently or plan to move here some day. …