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France presidential hopeful judoka distances himself from Macron

France's judo champion turned presidential candidate Teddy Riner on Saturday sought to distance himself from President Emmanuel Macron, calling the head of state's rare endorsement…

The Local France · 17 hrs ago

IN PICTURES: French protesters chant against inflation and police

Tens of thousands of protesters paraded in the streets of France on Saturday, some clambering up statues with French flags as they vented frustrations ranging from the rising cost…

The Local France · 18 hrs ago

Inside France: Why French voters are holding out for a hero

From the search for a saviour within the tangled mess of French politics to the return to icons from history, via a French cultural milestone, here is our weekly look at the news…

The Local France · 23 hrs ago

Two Brits charged over €16m French château fraud

Two British businessmen have been formally charged over a suspected fraud of €16 million centred on a château in south-west France.

The Local France · 2 days ago

French gas prices to rise for a fourth month in a row in December

The reference price of gas in France will rise by 5.8 percent on December 1st, the fourth consecutive monthly increase.

The Local France · 2 days ago

French films with English subtitles to watch in December 2026

A special screening La Haine to celebrate the 11th anniversary of the film club, L'Âge d’Or in the presence of the director, two films from Leos Carax, and a couple of Christmas…

The Local France · 2 days ago

French Expression of the Day: Être à la bourre

If you’re somebody who has a small (or big) problem with punctuality, then this French expression is for you.

The Local France · 2 days ago

MAP: What to expect from France's latest day of protests on November 14th

The fifth consecutive day of protests in France over the cost of living are planned for Saturday, November 14th - from demo routes to policing and protest numbers, here's what to…

The Local France · 2 days ago

French Word of the Day: Lacrymo

This has become something of a topic of conversation in France in recent weeks.

The Local France · 2 days ago

What to do if your French landlord won't accept a foreign guarantor

A financial guarantor is a standard requirement if you're looking for a place to rent in France, but most landlords will only accept a guarantor who lives in France, which is…

The Local France · 2 days ago

France reports school hoax bomb threats

Three French schools received fake bomb warnings on Thursday, the education ministry said, after similar hoaxes in Britain, Ireland and Italy.

The Local France · 3 days ago

OPINION: France's failing centre is to blame for popularity of Mélenchon's fantasy economics

The manifesto from the far left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon has been slammed as 'economic suicide' for France - so why is he so popular, asks John Lichfield.

The Local France · 3 days ago

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