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France floods: State of emergency as River Seine bursts its banks in Paris
The River Seine burst its banks earlier in the week and has since reached a record height of 8.6 metres - the highest it has been in nearly 35 years.
Alex Wheeler Jun 03, 2016
French Open 2016: Andy Murray beats defending champion to set up final against Novak Djokovic
The Briton booked his place in the French Open final with a stunning performance in Paris.
Joshua Evans Jun 03, 2016
Paris floods threaten 250,000 priceless Louvre artworks and force evacuation of 20,000 people
French PM Manuel Valls said that as many as 20,000 individuals had been evacuated.
Callum Paton Jun 03, 2016
Floods force Louvre museum to remove artwork as state of emergency declared
The Musée d'Orsay on the opposite bank of the Seine, will also close so staff can move the priceless art.
William Watkinson Jun 02, 2016
French Open 2016: Novak Djokovic beats Tomas Berdych in straight sets to advance to semi-finals
The world number one moved a significant step closer to wining his first title at Roland Garros.
Joshua Evans Jun 02, 2016
Flash floods leave 4 dead in Germany and 1 in France
River Seine in Paris bursts its banks and floods riverside highways.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam Jun 02, 2016
France: Severe flooding forces residents to evacuate by boat as others remain trapped at home
Emergency services were called out 4,500 times to assist with evacuations on 30 and 31 May 2016.
Alex Wheeler Jun 01, 2016
Paris mayor announces plans to create refugee camp in French capital
Anne Hidalgo pledged the camp would be built to UN and international humanitarian standards.
Callum Paton May 31, 2016
Lightning strike injures 10 children at Paris birthday party
A torrential thunderstorm and bolt of lightning has left 10 children and one adult injured
Fiona Keating May 28, 2016
Riots escalate across France as government refuses to reconsider labour law reform
Protests lead by CGT bring workers and students together in a bid to make their voices heard.
Alex Wheeler May 27, 2016
Riot police arrest 77 people and fire tear gas at demonstrators over French labour reforms
Tens of thousands protested across France in anger at President François Hollande's planned labour bill.
Fiona Keating May 26, 2016
France: Crippling strikes and travel chaos on day of national action against labour bill
France's powerful CGT union is protesting new labour laws which have ended the 35-hour working week.
Callum Paton May 26, 2016
Paris Metro's classic paper tickets to be phased out as public transport gets an overhaul
The old ticket will be terminated by 2021 to save time and energy.
Divya Kishore May 25, 2016
France: Euro 2016 fate in limbo as Paris transporter workers could go on 'indefinite' strike
The General Confederation of Labour has urged metro, bus and RER rail workers in Paris to join their protest.
Ananya Roy May 24, 2016
EgyptAir MS804: First funeral held for air stewardess who died on fatal flight
The funeral for Yara Hani Tawfik took place in Cairo as investigators look for answers.
William Watkinson May 22, 2016
EgyptAir MS804: French authorities fear terrorists may work in Paris's airport
Detectives are investigating whether a Charles de Gaulle employee played a role in the EgyptAir crash.
Romil Patel May 21, 2016
EgyptAir flight MS804: Only Briton on board missing flight had become father for second time in April
Geologist Richard Osman was on board the EgyptAir flight MS804 that reportedly crashed in the Mediterranean.
Divya Kishore May 20, 2016
EgyptAir flight MS804: What we know so far about the missing Airbus A320
Sixty-six passengers and crew were aboard the Airbus A320 when it crashed in the Mediterranean.
Callum Paton May 19, 2016
French police car burning: PM Valls vows unrelenting punishment for Paris rioters
Authorities open attempted homicide investigation after police vehicle is attacked and set alight.
Staff Reporter May 19, 2016
EgyptAir MS804: Crash is the latest disaster for Egyptian aviation
Egypt's aviation industry has suffered a number of setbacks over the past year.
Harriet Sinclair May 19, 2016
Search and rescue operation underway after EgyptAir flight from Paris to Cairo disappears from radar
30 Egyptians, 15 French and 1 Briton among passengers on flight MS804.
Romil Patel May 19, 2016
France labour reforms: Hollande insists 'battle has not been won' while protesters take to the streets
The French government used article 49.3 of the French constitution to push through the reform bill.
Alex Wheeler May 17, 2016
Former UK spy chiefs warn Brexit will increase risk of militant attacks
Former spy bosses say intelligence sharing between the UK and EU is key to stopping crime.
Jason Murdock May 08, 2016
Isis in Europe: Undercover journalist infiltrates terror gang who want to blow planes out of sky
A Muslim undercover journalist has received death threats after infiltrating a gang inspired by Isis.
Mark Piggott May 02, 2016
France: Violence breaks out across regions during protests against new labour reforms
The new law would make hiring and firing easier in a country where labor protection is sacrosanct and unemployment is above 10 percent
Alex Wheeler Apr 29, 2016
France labour reform: Police tear gas protesters in Paris
Twenty-four policemen were injured in clashes across France on 28 April.
Adam Justice Apr 29, 2016
France: Riot police spray Montpellier students with tear gas during protest
Montpellier is one of over 30 cities in France that has staged protests against the upcoming labour reform plans
Alex Wheeler Apr 14, 2016
Airbnb Aquarium: Guests sleep in 360-degree underwater bedroom surrounded by sharks
The holiday rental site selected different sets of winners, who stayed one night each in the underwater bedroom.
Alex Wheeler Apr 14, 2016
Brussels attacks: Mohammed Abrini says Islamist gang 'had planned repeat of Paris'
The terror suspect has admitted to being the 'Man In the Hat' seen in Brussels CCTV footage.
Orlando Crowcroft Apr 10, 2016
France: Police fire tear gas in Rennes as thousands protest labour reform
Reforms would put almost all aspects of the country's strictly codified labour relations up for negotiation.
Adam Justice Apr 09, 2016
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