France
The forgotten men and women of World War One
Military historian Herb Farrant has done a lot of detective work both here and in Europe to uncover the stories of the men and women who died as a result of The Great War, many of whom were not… Audio
Controversial Adidas French tycoon and wife attacked in home
Scandal-ridden businessman and former Adidas owner Bernard Tapie and his wife have been attacked in a violent burglary at their estate near Paris.
France: More than 2500 break virus restrictions at illegal rave
An illegal warehouse rave that began on New Year's Eve in France in defiance of coronavirus precautions has been shut down by police after arrests and clashes.
European leaders are self-isolating after Macron positive test
A host of European leaders are self-isolating after the French President, Emmanuel Macron, tested positive for Covid-19.
French police and protesters clash again over security bill
Dozens of protesters have clashed with police in Paris in fresh demonstrations against a controversial draft security law.
Tear gas fired in Paris as protesters rally against police security bill
French police have fired tear gas at protesters rallying in Paris against a bill that would make it a criminal offence to film or take photos of police with malevolent intent.
Caledonian Union insists Paris was in loop over nickel plant bids
The leader of the pro-independence Caledonian Union has rejected last week's claim that Paris was kept out of the loop about the bidding for the Vale nickel plant.
French Polynesia records a further 241 Covid-19 cases
Another 241 people in French Polynesia have tested positive for Covid-19 since yesterday.
French minister holds talks in New Caledonia retreat
The French overseas minister has held talks with ten New Caledonian politicians at a retreat to promote dialogue between rival camps, with hopes for a new accord.
Lecornu stays on in Noumea amid New Caledonia tension
The French overseas minister Sebastien Lecornu is extending his official visit to New Caledonia.
Further bid to avoid another New Caledonia independence referendum
A senior New Caledonian politician has challenged the plan by the pro-independence FLNKS to seek a third referendum on independence from France.
Covid-19: French police raid ministers' homes in inquiry
French police have raided the homes of government and health officials as part of an investigation into their handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
French post-referendum ministerial visit welcomed in Noumea
The planned visit of the French overseas minister to New Caledonia is being described as essential to restart a dialogue between the rival camps after last Sunday's independence referendum.
Calling Home: Nick Fisher - Budapest, Hungary
For the last few years travel vlogger Nick Fisher has based himself in Hungary and travelled the globe, shooting videos for his YouTube channel Indigo Traveller. The channel documents Nick's travels… Audio
France's Macron vows to fight 'Islamist separatism'
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans for tougher laws to tackle what he called "Islamist separatism" and to defend secular values.
Tahiti police remove marae squatters
A group in French Polynesia calling itself the Polynesian Kingdom of Atooi has been evicted by police from land it had occupied at a marae in Tahiti for four months.
Calling Home: Rachel Scott-Leflaive in Beirut, Lebanon
Rachel Scott-Leflaive's permanent home is in the idyllic ski area of Chamonix, France, but following the devastating blast in Beirut last month she has been deployed to Lebanon where she is working… Audio
Outrage at vandalism of Nazi massacre site memorial
French President Emmanuel Macron has condemned as "unspeakable" the defacing of a memorial at the site of one of the worst atrocities carried out by the Nazis in France during World War Two.
Calling Home: Mike Leach in Ottawa, Canada
When Mike Leach turned 21, his parents brought him a one-way ticket to Canada so he could indulge in his love of bike racing. That was in 1989. Since then he has got married, had two kids and still… Audio, Gallery
Mask rules toughen for UK and Paris as Covid-19 cases spike
A recent spike in cases has led to masks being required in more places for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Paris.