
National Italian Beef Day: Rosati’s Pizza in St. Augustine celebrates Chicago’s messiest sandwich
Read full article: National Italian Beef Day: Rosati’s Pizza in St. Augustine celebrates Chicago’s messiest sandwichThe classic Chicago staple features savory beef piled onto hearty French bread, soaked with rich flavor and topped with sweet peppers or fiery giardiniera. It’s comfort food with attitude.
Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran war
Read full article: Ukraine ally Britain eases new sanctions on Russian oil as fuel prices surge over Iran warPrime Minister Keir Starmer insists that Britain’s support for Ukraine remains strong, despite the U.K. delaying some new sanctions on Russian oil.
France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreak
Read full article: France allows asymptomatic passengers off new cruise ship struck by stomach bug outbreakPassengers unaffected by an illness outbreak on a British cruise ship have been allowed off the ship in Bordeaux.
85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detention
Read full article: 85-year-old French widow caught in Trump's immigration crackdown describes her detentionThe 85-year-old French widow of a U.S. military veteran shares her experience in U.S. immigration detention.
France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya
Read full article: France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in KenyaFrance is pitching what it says is a new model of partnership with African countries at a summit that begins Monday in Kenya as it completes a military withdrawal from West African countries that has been widely seen as marking declining influence on the continent.
Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoring
Read full article: Passengers from virus-stricken cruise ship fly to home countries for monitoringThe last remaining passengers on a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have disembarked and boarded flights to more than 20 countries to enter quarantine.
One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight home
Read full article: One evacuated passenger tests positive for hantavirus and another develops symptoms on flight homePassengers evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship have started flying home aboard military and government planes after the vessel anchored in the Canary Islands.
French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse images
Read full article: French prosecutors seek charges against Elon Musk and X over child sexual abuse imagesFrench prosecutors are seeking charges against Elon Musk and X for child sexual images on the platform, deepfakes, disinformation and complicity in denying crimes against humanity by Grok.
Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader
Read full article: Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leaderFrench President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner.
Con México en la Piel shares authentic Mexican culture through dance, storytelling
Read full article: Con México en la Piel shares authentic Mexican culture through dance, storytellingWhile many people in the United States celebrate Cinco de Mayo with food and festivities, the holiday actually commemorates Mexico’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla—not its Independence Day.
French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking video
Read full article: French teen charged in Singapore over a vending machine straw-licking videoA French teen faces charges in Singapore after posting a video of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and putting it back.
In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into war
Read full article: In Baltic skies, NATO and Russian pilots size each other up warily but without a tilt into warIn Baltic skies, there's a regular ballet of posturing between pilots from NATO nations and Russia.
UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English Channel
Read full article: UK and French governments sign a 3-year deal to curb migrant crossings in English ChannelThe U.K. and French governments have signed a new multimillion-euro deal to reduce migrant crossings in the English Channel.
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on X
Read full article: French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over allegations of child abuse images and deepfakes on XElon Musk has been summoned to Paris as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on the social media platform X.
French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICE
Read full article: French government seeking release of 85-year-old French widow detained by ICEThe French government is pressing the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to release the 85-year-old French widow of a military veteran from immigration custody in Louisiana after she was detained earlier this month.
Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK
Read full article: Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UKBritish authorities have arrested a Sudanese man on suspicion of endangering life after four migrants died trying to cross the English Channel.
4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UK
Read full article: 4 dead, 38 rescued during attempted channel crossing from France to UKFrench authorities say at least four people died while trying to board an inflatable boat for a dangerous sea crossing from northern France to the U.K. The prefect of the Pas-de-Calais region said Thursday that 38 others were rescued including one whose condition involved a medical emergency.
Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya funding
Read full article: Sarkozy says he owes France 'the truth' as he challenges conviction over alleged Libya fundingFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy has maintained his innocence on conspiracy charges in an appeal hearing in Paris.
Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassion
Read full article: Canadian prime minister says Air Canada CEO's English-only condolences lacked compassionCanadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that the Air Canada CEO’s English-only message of condolence after Sunday’s deadly crash in New York showed a lack of compassion and judgment.
Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases
Read full article: Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leasesThe Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead.
Emmanuel Grégoire becomes new mayor of Paris, succeeding fellow Socialist Anne Hidalgo
Read full article: Emmanuel Grégoire becomes new mayor of Paris, succeeding fellow Socialist Anne HidalgoSocialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire has won the Paris mayoral race, succeeding fellow party member Anne Hidalgo as the French capital’s mayor.
French voters head to polls in early municipal test before 2027 presidential election
Read full article: French voters head to polls in early municipal test before 2027 presidential electionFrench voters are choosing new municipal teams in an early test for political parties before next year’s presidential elections.
Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territory
Read full article: Europe rallies around Cyprus days after the Iran war's first drone attack on EU territoryFrench President Emmanuel Macron has visited Cyprus to show support, days after a drone strike hit a British base on the island.
German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 million
Read full article: German media group Axel Springer will buy the publisher of UK's Daily Telegraph for $766 millionGerman media group Axel Springer has agreed to buy the owner of Britain’s Daily Telegraph in a deal worth $766 million.
Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrier
Read full article: Sweden says it intercepted Russian drone during visit by French aircraft carrierThe Swedish military says that a Russian drone carried out an unauthorized flight off southern Sweden earlier this week while a French aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmö.
Turmoil-hit 2030 French Alps Olympics lose CEO Cyril Linette in leadership shake-up
Read full article: Turmoil-hit 2030 French Alps Olympics lose CEO Cyril Linette in leadership shake-upOrganizers of the 2030 French Alps Olympics have confirmed their CEO Cyril Linette has left after weeks of internal turmoil.
French duo Beaudry and Cizeron beat US stars Chock and Bates in controversial Olympic ice dance
Read full article: French duo Beaudry and Cizeron beat US stars Chock and Bates in controversial Olympic ice danceThe new French ice dance team of Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron has claimed Olympic gold at the Milan Cortina games.
French prosecutor searches for victims after a man is accused of abusing 89 minors over 55 years
Read full article: French prosecutor searches for victims after a man is accused of abusing 89 minors over 55 yearsFrench authorities have revealed the identity of a 79-year-old man accused of raping and sexually assaulting 89 minors over five decades.
Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakes
Read full article: Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation into child abuse images and deepfakesFrench prosecutors have raided the offices of social media platform X as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations that include spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes.
Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategy
Read full article: Black Knight becomes sole shareholder of Ligue 1 Lorient as part of multi-club ownership strategyThe French Ligue 1 club Lorient says the Black Knight Football Club group has become its sole shareholder.
France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops
Read full article: France honors fallen soldiers in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troopsA senior French official has emphasized the importance of honoring French soldiers who died in Afghanistan.
Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball player
Read full article: Russia frees French political scholar in a prisoner swap for a basketball playerFrance's president says a political scholar from the country who was serving a three-year sentence in Russia and facing new charges of espionage has been freed in a prisoner swap with France.
French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal Clooney
Read full article: French government defends granting citizenship to George and Amal ClooneyFrance's government is defending its decision to grant citizenship to George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney, citing their contributions to France's international influence and cultural outreach.
Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to save
Read full article: Hounded by photographers for years, Bardot identified with the animals she later set out to saveBrigitte Bardot, who has died at 91, often said that the hounding she received from the world's press in her years as a sex symbol of the 1960s made her identify with hunted and abused animals.
The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia
Read full article: The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in RussiaThe Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges.
Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault River
Read full article: Fishermen help JSO officers rescue Frenchie stranded on island in Ribault RiverThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said it took teamwork on land and water to save a soaked and shivering French bulldog last week when it got stuck on a small island in the Ribault River.
Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competition
Read full article: Jake Heggie's new opera 'The Judgment of Paris' will mix mythology and an infamous wine competitionComposer Jake Heggie is set to premiere his opera “The Judgment of Paris,” inspired by the famous 1976 wine tasting where California wines triumphed over French selections.
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
Read full article: French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan MengFrench first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises.
France moves against Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claims
Read full article: France moves against Musk’s Grok chatbot after Holocaust denial claimsOfficials say France’s government is taking action against billionaire Elon Musk’s AI chatbot Grok after it generated French-language posts that questioned the use of gas chambers at Auschwitz and listed Jewish public figures.
Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France
Read full article: Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from FranceUkraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems.
More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French Gates
Read full article: More than 80 nonprofits receive $250M for global women's health from Melinda French GatesMore than 80 organizations that provide health care for women all over the world received grants Wednesday totaling $250 million from Melinda French Gates after a year-long application process.
Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy case
Read full article: Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy caseFrance’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy has left a Paris prison after an appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision.
France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to view
Read full article: France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to viewThe theft of the Louvre's crown jewels has increased calls for the museum to be more transparent about the colonial origins of the treasures it displays.
Motorist 'deliberately' hit 5 people in car ramming on French Atlantic island
Read full article: Motorist 'deliberately' hit 5 people in car ramming on French Atlantic islandA driver has rammed his car into pedestrians and cyclists on the holiday island of Ile d’Oléron, off the west coast of France, leaving at least two people in a critical condition and three others injured.
France moves to suspend Shein's online market over listings for illegal weapons and sex dolls
Read full article: France moves to suspend Shein's online market over listings for illegal weapons and sex dollsFrance’s government has started a procedure to suspend access to online retail giant Shein until the company proves that its content conforms with French law.
5 more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emerge
Read full article: 5 more arrests as Louvre jewel heist probe deepens and key details emergeAuthorities have tightened the dragnet around the Louvre thieves, arresting five more people in connection with the recent crown-jewels heist.
Microsoft deploys a fix to Azure cloud service that's hit with outage
Read full article: Microsoft deploys a fix to Azure cloud service that's hit with outageMicrosoft says users of its Azure cloud portal may be not be able to access Office 365, Minecraft or other services due to issues with its global content delivery network services.
French senators say security at the Louvre is 'not in line' with modern standards and demand action
Read full article: French senators say security at the Louvre is 'not in line' with modern standards and demand actionFrench senators have acknowledged that the Louvre's security is outdated and needs urgent upgrades.
United States winger Tim Weah injured during Marseille's 2-1 loss to Lens in French league
Read full article: United States winger Tim Weah injured during Marseille's 2-1 loss to Lens in French leagueAmerican winger Tim Weah left the field with what appeared to be a thigh injury during Marseille’s 2-1 loss to Lens after providing his first assist for the French league club during the first half.
Inspector Clouseau? The mystery man in an AP photo after the Louvre jewel heist creates a buzz
Read full article: Inspector Clouseau? The mystery man in an AP photo after the Louvre jewel heist creates a buzzA photo taken by an Associated Press photographer after the brazen daylight robbery at Paris' Louvre Museum is generating an online buzz.
Kering sells beauty division to L'Oreal and says the companies will collaborate on wellness products
Read full article: Kering sells beauty division to L'Oreal and says the companies will collaborate on wellness productsFrench luxury goods company Kering said Sunday it is selling its beauty division to L’Oreal for 4 billion euros ($4.66 billion).
French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin critic
Read full article: French police arrest 4 in alleged plot targeting exiled Russian activist and Putin criticFrench police have detained four people suspected of plotting an attack on exiled Russian rights activist Vladimir Osechkin.
French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families say
Read full article: French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families sayTwo French nationals detained in Iran for more than three years have reached the limit of what they can endure, according to relatives.
Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in Parliament
Read full article: Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in ParliamentFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has survived two votes of no-confidence that could have toppled his fragile new government.
France's newly re-appointed prime minister names new Cabinet in bid to quell political turmoil
Read full article: France's newly re-appointed prime minister names new Cabinet in bid to quell political turmoilFrance’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image.
Macron's political isolation deepens as allies abandon him, with some calling for his resignation
Read full article: Macron's political isolation deepens as allies abandon him, with some calling for his resignationFrench President Emmanuel Macron faces increased pressure to resign after the collapse of his latest government.
France's premier quits hours after naming government, plunging the country into more political chaos
Read full article: France's premier quits hours after naming government, plunging the country into more political chaosFrance's new prime minister has resigned just a day after naming his government and following less than a month in office.
Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK rise
Read full article: Body of young migrant found on French beach as crossings to UK riseFrench authorities have announced the discovery of a body on a beach used by migrants attempting to cross from northern France to the U.K. on flimsy boats.
First migrants arrive in UK from France under the 'one in, one out' policy
Read full article: First migrants arrive in UK from France under the 'one in, one out' policyA family of three, including a small child, have become the first people to arrive in the U.K. from France under a new “one in, one out” exchange policy in which Britain returns migrants who enter the country without authorization and France sends vetted asylum-seekers.
'Everything’s frozen for you': Stopped on the street by NYC police, France's Macron calls ... Trump
Read full article: 'Everything’s frozen for you': Stopped on the street by NYC police, France's Macron calls ... TrumpFrench President Emmanuel Macron has shown he can reach President Donald Trump anytime.
Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate before the Milan-Cortina Olympic season starts
Read full article: Italian skier's death prompts early safety debate before the Milan-Cortina Olympic season startsIt’s usually not until December or January and after several crashes that the debate over safety in World Cup skiing becomes an annual topic.
