Praise for French student who wrestled knife from attacker in Dublin President Macron contacted the 17 year-old to thank him for his bravery
French customs officer stamps Briton’s passport, then saves his life The officer performed CPR when the man collapsed with breathing problems on his way to a family wedding
Hubert Faure, French hero of D-Day landings dies, aged 106 Soldier was a member of Kieffer Commandos who stormed Sword Beach on June 6, 1944
news WW2 French liberation hero Pierre Simonet dies aged 99 Mr Simonet was one of three remaining soldiers decorated by General Charles de Gaulle for their role in the liberation of France.
The story of De Gaulle's 18 June appeal 80 years on On its 80th anniversary, Samantha David tells the story of one of the most famous speeches, and the importance of the medium in the Second World War.
Saved boy 'had fallen from fifth-floor flat' Child saved by Mamoudou Gassama had grabbed hold of fourth-floor balcony railing, neighbours say
'Spiderman' of Paris to become French citizen After President personally thanks Mamoudou Gassama for his heroic rescue, it is revealed he will be given citizenship and will join fire service as a volunteer, with a view to joining permanently
Hero climbs building to save terrified child 'Spiderman' to meet President Macron amid French citizenship calls after dramatic rescue
Radio Londres kept us going in the war The last surviving presenter of Radio Londres, the Free French BBC station during the Second World War, has died and Oliver Rowland speaks to a surviving Resistance fighter on the support broadcasts gave
SAS man seeks to honour forgotten D-Day heroes Michael Colton wants a memorial to the RAF Engineers of a vital operation known as Operation Deadstick
