Simone Veil: a force for good, for women, for France, for all We reveal how this formidable woman used her political career to fight for the underdog
Qatar 2022: President Macron says 鈥榮port should not be politicised鈥� The president responded to criticism about a possible visit to the World Cup. It comes as France warns spectators about phone spying in the emirate
Marseille mayor welcomes Banksy rescue boat refugees The MV Louise Michele ship was carrying over 250 refugees rescued from the Mediterranean Sea, and had been refused the right to dock in other European countries. The deputy mayor of Marseille has said the city will open its doors to those who were on board.
news French police can collect race and sex life data The right of gendarmes to collect individuals鈥� sensitive personal data such as religion or sexual orientation came into force this year and, unsurprisingly, provoked controversy.
United Nations places France on police violence list The United Nations has launched an inquiry into the use of excessive violence towards protesters, citing France during the gilets jaunes protests as an example, alongside Sudan, Zimbabwe, and Haiti.
France must stop LBD use during protests, Europe says France should review and stop its use of 鈥� lanceurs de balles de d茅fense (LBD)鈥� rubber bullet guns as soon as possible, the Council of Europe human rights commissioner has said.
Amnesty International condemns French anti-vandal law Human rights group Amnesty International has denounced the French government鈥檚 proposed new ' anti-casseur ' law, saying the move is 鈥渁n attack on the freedom to protest鈥�.
