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French far right claims momentum for presidency after local elections

French far right claims momentum for presidency after local elections







Marine Le Pen’s National Rally failed to win big target cities such as Marseille, Toulon and Nîmes, but the party still thinks it has the upper hand nationwide.



By CLEA CAULCUTTin Paris





















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The far-right National Rally may not have won the string of big target cities it was hoping for in France’s local election on Sunday, but its leaders said they had...

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire arrives on bicycle after being elected mayor of Paris – video

Victorious Socialist Paris mayoral candidate Emmanuel Grégoire arrived to give his victory speech to supporters while riding a bicycle to show that the city would continue its pro-cycling and environmental policies. Surrounded by supporters Grégoire said his victory sent a clear message:'Paris is not and will never be a far‑right city.' Grégoire was projected to have won with about 52% of the vote. This marked a clear win against his main opponent, conservative Rachida Dati. Socialist Emmanue...

French left wins mayoral elections in Paris, Marseille and Lyon

Left-wing parties have held onto Paris, Marseille and Lyon, according to provisional results announced on Sunday evening. The far right failed to take the big cities it had hoped, but made significant inroads in smaller ones. 

Winners and losers in France’s municipal elections

PARIS — Everyone seems to have something to celebrate after runoffs in municipal elections across France that offer an early glimpse of the trends that will define next year’s presidential election to replace the term-limited Emmanuel Macron.



The far-right National Rally made gains in mid-sized and smaller towns in the French heartland. The beleaguered conservative Les Républicains held on to most of the cities it already controlled and even picked up a few new ones.



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France’s far right notches up mixed results in local elections

Socialists hold on to Paris mayoralty in ballots seen as warm-up for the 2027 presidential poll

France's Socialists hold onto power in major cities in election boost for mainstream

Paris and Marseille are held by the Socialists in local elections which saw the nationalist right win in Nice and certain towns.

Emmanuel Grégoire becomes the new mayor of Paris

Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire won the Paris mayoral race Sunday, succeeding fellow party member Anne Hidalgo as the French capital’s mayor.

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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris

City hall veteran beats rightwinger Rachida Dati, while Marseille’s leftist incumbent defeats far-right opponentThe Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire has been elected mayor of Paris, roundly beating the former rightwing minister Rachida Dati.He instantly took a victory bike ride with future councillors on Sunday night to show that the city would continue its pro-cycling and environmental policies. Continue reading...

Dimona strike marks new escalation | DW News

Iranian strikes on the Israeli city of Dimona, near a nuclear research center, on Saturday injured over a hundred people. DW Correspondent Tania Krämer reports from the ground.

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France’s municipal elections : Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor

“Paris is not, and will never be, a far-right city,” insisted socialist Emmanuel Grégoire on Sunday March 22, newly elected Mayor of Paris, according to early results.#EmmanuelGrégoire #ParisMayor

France’s municipal elections : Emmanuel Grégoire elected Paris mayor • FRANCE 24 English

“Paris is not, and will never be, a far-right city,” insisted socialist Emmanuel Grégoire on Sunday March 22, newly elected Mayor of Paris, according to early results.

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Highest referendum turnout in years as Italians vote on high-stakes judicial reform

Highest referendum turnout in years as Italians vote on high-stakes judicial reform

Polling stations opened Sunday in Italy for a two-day referendum on judicial reform.The vote is seen as a key test for Giorgia Meloni's government.

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French Local Elections Are Yardstick for Far Right. Initial Results Are Mixed.

France’s municipal elections ended on Sunday evening. Full results were not expected for hours, but the first projections suggested the far right may not have made major gains.

Is Germany equipped to tackle deepfake sexual violence? | DW News

The debate over online gender-based abuse has been gaining pace this week in Germany after media reports revealed serious accusations by a prominent actress. Collien Fernandes -- who is a former DW presenter -- has accused her ex-husband of spreading AI-generated deepfake pornographic images of her online. Fernandes has filed a legal complaint against him in Spain, which has stricter laws against digital abuse. On Friday, Germany's justice minister announced plans for new legislation to crack...

Trump sending ICE agents to airport in TSA funding fight

US President Donald Trump said he would be deploying federal immigration agents across airports on Monday to support Transportation Security Administration officers, as he mounts pressure on congressional Democrats over funding impasse.

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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral race 

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire wins Paris mayoral race 







His win extends the Socialists’ 25-year rule over Paris.



By GIORGIO LEALIin Paris





















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Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire is on course to become Paris’ next mayor, extending his party’s quarter-century rule of the French capital, according to multiple projections from pollsters.



The left-wing candidate is on track to win 53.1  percent of votes in S...

More than 160 people injured following two Iranian missile strikes on southern israel

More than 160 people injured following two Iranian missile strikes on southern israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the city of Arad, where 84 people were injured, according to first responders.

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Left-winger Emmanuel Grégoire elected mayor of Paris, exit polls say

Strait of Hormuz: Trump’s ultimatum to Iran • FRANCE 24 English

Donald #Trump issued an ultimatum to #Iran on March 22: 48 hours to reopen the Strait of #Hormuz or the #US will strike Iranian oil facilities. Tehran has responded, warning it would retaliate.


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Le Pen's far right suffers setbacks in French mayoral elections, ex-PM Philippe wins key race

Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally fell short in second-round runoffs in Toulon and Nîmes, two of the party’s prime targets in municipal elections on Sunday, while centre-right former prime minister Édouard Philippe cemented his status as a potential presidential candidate next year by winning re-election in Le Havre. 

Patriot missile involved in Bahrain blast likely US-operated

A US-operated Patriot air defense battery likely fired the interceptor missile involved in a pre-dawn explosion that injured dozens of civilians in Bahrain, an analysis examined by Reuters shows.

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Are Iranian missiles capable of hitting the UK? | BBC Newscast

Today, Laura, Paddy and Henry discuss whether Iranian missiles could feasibly strike the UK, as Israel has claimed.

The Israeli Defence Force said Iranian missiles "can reach London, Paris or Berlin."

The claim was prompted by an attempted but unsuccessful missile strike on the UK-US Diego Garcia base.

Sir Richard Shirreff, a former senior Nato commander has told Paddy we should take the the claim seriously, but cabinet minister Steve Reed told Laura there is "no assessment to substantiate...

Former France and West Ham star Payet announces retirement

The 38-year-old, who became a cult figure in the Premier League during two spellbinding seasons at West Ham, was best known for his devastating set-piece prowess and dribbling.

In 60 games for the Hammers between July 2015 and January 2017, Payet netted 15 goals and laid on 22 assists.

He also represented Saint-Etienne, Nantes, Lille and Marseille in France, as well as Brazilian side Vasco da Gama.

"Today, a few days before my 39th birthday, I am retiring as a professional footballer," Pa...

French explorer declared dead 76 years after disappearing in Guiana jungle

The young French explorer Raymond Maufrais, who disappeared in January 1950 during a daring solo expedition in the Guianese jungle and whose body has never been found, has been officially declared dead by a judicial court, closing the book on one of the French overseas territory's most enduring mysteries.

France votes: turnout sees uptick at midday in major cities • FRANCE 24 English

Following a historically low turnout in the first round of local elections last Sunday, polling stations in major cities, including Paris, are seeing a slight uptick in voter participation around midday compared to 2014 and 2020, FRANCE 24’s Jamie Smith-Maillet reported from Paris.
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France votes: turnout sees uptick at midday in major cities

Following a historically low turnout in the first round of local elections last Sunday, polling stations in major cities, including Paris, are seeing a slight uptick in voter participation around midday compared to 2014 and 2020, FRANCE 24’s Jamie Smith-Maillet reported from Paris.

Italy’s justice referendum becomes high stakes test for Meloni

Italy’s conservative premier, Giorgia Meloni, faces a pivotal political test in a two-day referendum on judicial reform that started on Sunday, a vote that has transformed into a broader judgment on her leadership at home and abroad. Originally presented as a technical overhaul of the justice system, the reform has sharpened political divisions and unified the center‑left opposition, turning the referendum into a symbolic showdown on Meloni’s strength. (AP video and production by Francesco Sp...

Candidates cast votes in second round of France municipal elections

French voters returned to the polls Sunday for the second and final round of municipal elections in over 1,500 communes. The vote is a test of the balance of power on France’s local political map before the 2027 presidential race begins to take shape. It is also a measure of whether the far right can convert national momentum into control of major cities, where it has often struggled to break through.


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Nabatieh under fire: Life inside a war zone in southern Lebanon • FRANCE 24 English

In the southern Lebanese city of Nabatia, paramedics and residents are living under near-constant air strikes, as Israel targets areas it says are linked to Hezbollah. With much of the population displaced, those who remain face daily danger, limited supplies, and relentless uncertainty as emergency teams race to respond to each new strike. Claire Paccalin and Ahmad Chihedeh report. 
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African Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko designs meals for Air France

Air France has asked Michelin-starred chef Mory Sacko to create dishes to be served to its first and business class passengers on flights from Abidjan, followed by Dakar and Nairobi. Of Malian and Senegalese origin, Sacko becomes the first "Air France signature chef" on flights departing from Africa.

The Billionaire Funding France’s Far Right

Pierre-Édouard Stérin is financing projects to make France less Muslim, more Catholic and more capitalist. He says his program has trained thousands running for municipal office on Sunday.

'Close race': Paris to elect its mayor among three candidates

French voters returned to the polls Sunday for the second and final round of municipal elections in over 1,500 communes. The race is expected to be extremely tight in Paris with Emmanuel Grégoire, heading a united left and green list, competing with conservative Rachida Dati and hard-left La France Insoumise candidate Sophia Chikirou. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris.

Extensive damage in southern Israel after missile strike

Daylight revealed widespread damage to residential buildings in southern Israel after Iranian missiles struck the cities of Arad and Dimona.

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France local elections: a key test one year before the country's presidential election

One year before Emmanuel Macron’s term ends, parties will be able to gauge their strength in the second round of the local elections, with tight races in major cities, such as Paris, Marseille and Lyon.

Paris and Marseille in focus as French go to the polls in local election runoffs

French voters go to the polls on Sunday to elect mayors in Paris, ​Marseille and more than 1,500 other constituencies, in a test of the far right’s strength and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Removing 'forever chemicals' from drinking water comes at a cost to French consumers

Since the beginning of this year, testing for 20 PFAS – or "forever chemicals" – has become mandatory in France under a European directive. But detecting and removing micro-pollutants from water is a challenge, and consumers could end up footing the bill.

French voters head to the polls in second round of local elections

French voters are heading to the polls in the second round of local elections to elect the mayor of some 1,500 communes, including major cities such as Paris, Lyon and Marseille. FRANCE 24's Antonia Kerrigan reports from Paris.

French elect mayors in key cities including Paris

Nationalists and far-left looking to make gains as municipal elections reflect fractured political landscape

'All eyes are on the three biggest cities– Paris, Marseille and Lyon'

"All eyes are on the three biggest cities – Paris, Marseille and Lyon", said FRANCE 24's journalist Antonia Kerrigan. Each of these cities are currently held by left-wing mayors – but which all are up for grabs today, said Kerrigan. 

French voters to choose mayors in key cities including Paris and Marseille

Voters across France head to the polls Sunday for mayoral runoffs in major cities including Paris and Marseille, with the left fighting to hold key strongholds and the far right seeking gains in a closely watched test ahead of next year’s presidential election.

Mayoral races in balance as voting opens in last round of French local elections

Electoral alliances expected to play vital role in number of contests including Paris and MarseilleVoting is under way in France in the second round of local elections seen as a bellwether for next year’s presidential race – with cities including Paris and Marseille in the balance and both the radical left and far right hoping for gains.Most of France’s 35,000-odd communes elected their councils in the first round last Sunday, but in municipalities where the contest is tighter, including most...

Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Morning

Latest news bulletin | March 22nd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Nuclear facility strikes: A new phase of the Iran war? | DW News

Strikes on nuclear sites in Iran and Israel raise the prospect of a dangerous new phase on the war in the Middle East. Bombs rained down on an Iranian nuclear facility, and Iran hit back - striking a nuclear site in Israel. Is the war escalating to new heights?

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France Is Voting for Thousands of New Mayors. Here’s Why It Matters.

The far-right party had first-round successes in several cities, but so did the far left. Sunday’s second round may clarify who has real momentum.

Iranian missiles hit cities near Israel's nuclear reactor | DW News

Iranian missiles struck two Israeli cities and injured more than 100 people near the country's secretive nuclear facility. Israel's military said its air defenses were functioning but did not intercept the strikes.

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Robert Mueller, special counsel in Trump Russia probe, dies at 81

Former FBI chief Robert Mueller, who documented Russia's interference in the 2016 US election and its contacts with Donald Trump's presidential campaign, has passed away.

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Trump threatens to put ICE agents in airports over funding impasse

US President Donald Trump threatened to deploy federal immigration agents across airports if congressional Democrats do not immediately agree to fund airport safety.

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Iranian missile struck town housing nuclear facility: Iran war shows 'no signs of abating'

The iran war is showing "no signs of abating" following a missile strike by Tehran on Dimona, a town in southern Israel housing a nuclear facility, FRANCE 24’s Douglas Herbert said in an analysis. There appears to be no "exit tunnel" in sight with Iran seemingly as determined as ever to retaliate for what it sees as an “unprovoked war of aggression”, he added.
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Latest news bulletin | March 21st, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | March 21st, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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War in the Middle East: Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut • FRANCE 24 English

Renée Davis is live from Beirut.
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Trump mulls 'winding down' the war and says 'other nations' should guard Hormuz | DW News

US President Donald Trump has said the US is "very close" to meeting its objectives in the war, but still ruled out a ceasefire with Tehran. He also called for the Strait of Hormuz to be "guarded and policed" by other nations. Is Trump done with Iran?

Our guests today:

Emily Gordine, DW Correspondent who is joining us from Jerusalem

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French prosecutors suspect tycoon Musk encouraged deepfakes to inflate value of X

French prosecutors say they have alerted US authorities to a suspicion that tech billionaire Elon Musk encouraged sexualised deepfakes on social media platform X to "artificially" increase his company's value.

Iran says Natanz nuclear site was struck, as Tehran launches ballistic missiles at US-UK base

Iran says Natanz nuclear site was struck, as Tehran launches ballistic missiles at US-UK base

US President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations in the Middle East, even as the United States deploys more troops and warships to the region.

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French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

The social media network's Grok AI chatbot stirred outrage earlier this year over it generating images of women and girls in minimal attire without their consent.

"The controversy sparked by sexually explicit deepfakes generated by Grok (X's AI) may have been deliberately generated in order to artificially boost the value of companies X and X AI," the Paris prosecutor's office said, confirming a report in Le Monde newspaper on Friday.

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French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes to inflate X value

Controversy over sexually explicit AI images may have been ploy to 'artificially boost the value of companies' ahead of merger

No phone policy in schools in France: What are the benefits ?

Smartphones are banned in more than half of schools worldwide reports UNESCO.

France rugby boss brands Six Nations criticism a 'lack of respect'

France rugby coach Fabien Galthié has responded defiantly to complaints that his squad underperformed during the 2026 Six Nations tournament, in which Les Bleus claimed the crown. 

Doggy drinks and subsidised vet visits: Paris’s mayoral race goes canine crazy

The densely dog-populated city will soon elect a new mayor and candidates want pet-owners on their sideIn a race that is expected to come down to a few thousand votes, every last one counts – including, for the candidates seeking to become the next mayor of Paris, those of the French capital’s disgruntled dog owners.Both favourites in Sunday’s second-round vote, the leftwing frontrunner Emmanuel Grégoire and the former conservative culture minister, Rachida Dati, have promised an array of can...

Taiwan's Lin to compete in first international event since Paris gender row

Lin and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif were embroiled in a gender row at the 2024 Paris Games, where they won Olympic titles in separate weight classes.

World Boxing, a body recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), confirmed the decision to allow Lin back into the ring after its medical experts ruled that the 30-year-old athlete was female.

The decision means Lin can compete in the Asian Boxing Championships in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar starting March 28, her first int...

Socialists battle to hold Paris in key mayoral elections across France

Emmanuel Grégoire is facing a challenge from Rachida Dati on the right who is behind in the opinion polls.

Can Germany fix relations with the US? | Berlin Briefing Podcast

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President Trump says he may “wind down” Iran war and let others police region | BBC News

President Trump has said he is considering 'winding down' the war with Iran and leaving other countries to 'police' the Strait of Hormuz, the key sea lane through which around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas is transported.

Trump said the US was “getting very close to meeting our objectives”. He repeated an earlier claim that the US doesn’t use the strait of Hormuz, and said therefore other nations who do will have to “guard and police” it.

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US deploys thousands more Marines to the Middle East

*This podcast has been updated to include news of the U.S. sending Marines and an amphibious assault ship to the Middle East.

Attacks on Middle Eastern energy infrastructure threaten the world economy. Europe puts on a united front, but the bloc is under pressure to help the U.S. in the Strait of Hormuz. A new poll shows Americans think President Donald Trump will send troops into a ground war in Iran, and they don't support the idea. And K-pop fans descend on Seoul for the BTS comeback conc...

Disagreements over Iran — are the US and Germany still friends? | Berlin Briefing Podcast

As Washington pressures Europe over the Iran war, Germany is stuck between needing US support for Ukraine and not participating in the war in Iran, so basically a rock and a hard place. How has Berlin’s position evolved since the US and Israel launched their strikes and how is it affecting transatlantic relations? Host Max Hofmann speaks with Sudha David-Wilp (GMF), DW’s Michaela Küfner and Teri Schultz about the new relationship status of the US and Germany.

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Harvard sued for 'failing' to protect Jewish students

President Trump's administration escalated its attacks on Harvard University as it sued the Ivy League school to recover billions of dollars for allegedly failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students.

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Putin honors Russian Paralympics | DW Shorts

Russian President Vladimir Putin handed out state honors to Russia's Winter Paralympians. The Milan-Cortina Games saw Russia's flag and anthem return for the first time in 12 years.

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Police thwart suspected bomb attack outside Bank of America building in Paris

French police have thwarted a suspected bomb attack outside a Bank of America building in Paris, and detained a person, authorities say.

French election: Far-left surge in Airbus’ hometown scares big business

TOULOUSE, France — The prospect of the hard-left France Unbowed party taking control of Toulouse, France’s fourth-largest city and home to Europe’s best-known airplane maker, is putting industry on edge.



It’s not just that a win in the second round of local elections Sunday could give the party’s anticapitalist leader, Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a major boost ahead of next year’s presidential election. That’s a concern for later.



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Iran: The ‘Mosaic Doctrine’, Zelensky V Orban, Hungary-splaining • FRANCE 24 English

In a week where assassinations have continued within the top ranks of Iran’s regime, the minister of intelligence, the commander of the Bases paramilitary and the powerful security chief Ali Larijani included, but a weakened government seems to have had little bearing on Tehran’s retaliation across Israel and nine gulf states.
Just one week ago, President Trump spoke of a war that was,  “very complete, pretty much”, that now appears to have been premature, and over-confident. There’s no more...

A spiralling energy crisis: Strikes on gas, oil sites have sent prices soaring again • FRANCE 24

An analysis of the spiralling energy crisis with Mohamad Al-Sabban, energy economist and longtime advisor to the Saudi Government.
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Iceland foreign minister 'optimistic' on EU entry by 2028 end

CORRECTION: Iceland's foreign minister said she is optimistic the country could join the EU by 2028, with fisheries and agriculture seen as the toughest negotiation points with the bloc. We are removing an earlier video with an incorrect location in one of the graphics.

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'Polish populists have decided to turn anti-European': Warsaw mayor Rafal Trzaskowski • FRANCE 24

Talking Europe travels to Warsaw to meet the mayor of the city and former presidential candidate Rafal Trzaskowski, just as the political temperature rises ahead of high-stakes parliamentary elections scheduled for next year. Trzaskowski argues that a long-standing consensus in Polish politics – being pro-European and pro-Ukraine – has been broken, as populist forces try to outdo each other in an effort to attract voters. Trzaskowski is an ally of Prime Minister Donald Tusk and was Civic Coal...

French IS member convicted of genocide for atrocities against Yazidis

Sabri Essid also found guilty of crimes against humanity after harrowing evidence from women enslaved by jihadistA French member of Islamic State has been convicted of genocide and crimes against humanity for atrocities committed against Yazidis in a historic judgment that highlighted the atrocities committed by jihadists.The Paris criminal court found Sabri Essid, who was tried in his absence, directly participated in an organised system of killing, raping and enslaving members of the Iraqi ...

French police under fire over use of facial recognition during routine stops

A new report by investigative group Disclose reveals that police in France are using smartphones equipped with facial recognition technology to access sensitive records during routine identity checks, in what critics say is a breach of French law.

Latest news bulletin | March 20th, 2026 – Evening

Latest news bulletin | March 20th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this March 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke

Hungary threatens further anti-Ukraine measures despite European leaders' rebuke

Speaking to media in Brussels a day after he blocked the €90 billion loan to Ukraine, Orbán said he and his government have “a lot of cards in our hands.”

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'No obvious short-term way out' of war, French top diplomat tells Israel

Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Friday he did not see an obvious end to ​the conflict in the Middle East in the short-term, but that France and its allies would continue to work towards trying to find a lasting solution. "There is no obvious short-term ​way out ‌of the ongoing regional escalation, which has in some ways been ⁠unfolding since October 7, 2023. But this must in no way serve as a pretext for inaction," Barrot told reporters ‌after meeting with Israeli counterpart Gideo...

LIVE: Senate debates the SAVE Act

Watch live as the Senate debates the SAVE Act. The SAVE act would make sweeping changes to the nation's voting laws, creating new requirements for states, and is one of President Donald Trump's top election-related priorities.

French navy boards tanker in Mediterranean suspected of being part of Russia's shadow fleet

The interception took place in the Western Mediterranean and was carried out in cooperation with allies, including the United Kingdom, which monitored the ship.

French FM Barrot urges Iran to make ‘major’ concessions during Israel visit

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Friday during a visit to Israel that Iran must make major concessions as part of any long-term political solution after the Middle East war. He also repeated a call for Israel and Lebanon to hold direct talks over ground operations targeting Hezbollah.

France reports meningitis death, says ‘no link’ to UK outbreak

An employee at French nuclear fuel company Orano has died from meningitis, French health authorities said Friday, adding that there is seemingly “no link” with the ongoing outbreak in the U.K.



The Normandy Regional Health Agency said it received a report of a case of invasive meningococcal disease in La Hague, Normandy, on Thursday, and that the death was announced on Friday. Authorities are currently identifying at-risk contacts, who will be offered antibiotics “as soon as possible.”



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IEA urges swift cuts in oil demand, encourages remote work, less air travel

IEA urges swift cuts in oil demand, encourages remote work, less air travel

As the war in the oil-rich Middle East keeps escalating, the International Energy Agency is calling on governments to take measures to reduce oil demand by pushing remote working, reducing speed limits and encouraging a shift towards public transport.

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Ntamack returns for Toulouse to face France rival Jalibert

Ntamack has been out of action since December through injury and missed the entire Six Nations.

A possible return in February was delayed due to a hamstring issue but the 26-year-old comes back into the Toulouse line-up against Bordeaux-Begles on Sunday when he is expected to face the man who took his France jersey.

Jalibert, 27, was an eye-catching stand-in, playing some dazzling rugby in four of France's five games on their way to the Six Nations title.

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French jihadist sentenced to life in jail over IS group genocide of Iraq's Yazidis

A court in France has sentenced jihadist Sabri Essid for his part in "the genocide perpetrated by the Islamic State group" against Iraq's Yazidi minority, in the first French trial of its kind. Essid is presumed to have been killed in 2018, but without proof of his death he was tried and convicted in absentia.

French jihadist jailed for life for Islamic State crimes against Yazidis

A French jihadist was sentenced to life in jail on Friday for involvement in Islamic State group atrocities against Iraq's Yazidi minority, the first case in France to tackle the issue.

A cultural stroll through Paris with singer Yael Naim and comedian Philippine Delaire

This week Valérie Fayolle sits down with Yael Naim, who takes us round the Gaîté Lyrique, at the beating heart of the Paris cultural scene. She tells us about her seventh album, "Solaire", an ode to freedom, imperfection and femininity. Next up is vivacious Philippine Delaire, treading the boards of the Comédie de Paris. The actress and comedian is the star of "Daddy's Girl".

French overtakes Arabic to become world's fourth most spoken language

French now ranks ahead of Arabic as the fourth most widely spoken language in the world, according to a report published this week ahead of Friday's international day of the French language.

What is France hoping to achieve with FM's Middle East visit?

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot visited Israel Friday after a trip to Lebanon's Beirut the day before. It is part of a push by France for Israel to hold direct talks with the Lebanese government in what would be an historic first. But what is France hoping to achieve with the talks? France 24's James Andre takes a look.

Strava fitness app reportedly reveals location of France aircraft carrier at sea

A French navy member was reportedly shown jogging in circles on a ship in the middle of the sea northwest of Cyprus, according to his public profile on the Strava fitness tracking app.

Macron pushes for tougher EU digital rule enforcement ahead of key elections

In a letter sent to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron called for tighter rules on social media platforms to curb foreign interference, as France faces ongoing attempts to influence its municipal election campaign.

Rio's favela guides learn French to meet surging tourist demand

Brazil’s Rio welcomed over 2 million tourists last year and among them, an increasing number of French visitors, many of whom are being drawn to the city’s favelas. Visits to the favelas have become trendy on social media, prompting a new generation of guides to learn French to meet the growing demand.

France’s first advanced chemical recycling plant opens, to criticism from NGOs

TotalEnergies' new plastics recycling plant has come under fire from environmental activists, who claim the chemicals it uses will create more greenhouse gases than conventional recycling methods.

Meningitis cases linked to outbreak in Kent, UK rises to 29 | BBC News

The UK Health Security Agency says that 29 cases of confirmed or probable meningitis have now been recorded, linked to the outbreak in Kent, UK.

The family of an 18-year-old who died during the outbreak called for a vaccine to be made available to teenagers and young adults.

Juliette Kenny died on 14 March, the day after she started showing symptoms, her father said.

The outbreak was first announced publicly on 13 March with local nightclub Club Chemistry linked to a number of cases.

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French billionaire Bolloré to face corruption trial linked to African elections

French ⁠billionaire Vincent Bolloré will stand trial on charges of embezzlement and corruption related to election campaigns in two African countries. Bolloré is ⁠suspected of having bribed foreign officials ‌during the election campaign of presidents Faure Gnassingbe ⁠in Togo and Alpha Conde in Guinea, prosecutors said.

French navy seizes oil tanker sailing from Russia accused of flying false flag in Mediterranean

The French navy has boarded and seized an oil tanker sailing in the Western ‌Mediterranean from the Russian port of Murmansk accused of belonging to what has been dubbed Moscow's "shadow fleet", vessels of opaque ownership suspected of dodging Western sanctions on the country's crude oil exports.

French navy boards alleged Russian shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean – Europe live

Macron says Iran war will not distract France from support of Ukraine as he confirms boarding of Mozambique-flagged vessel this morningMeanwhile, French president Emmanuel Macron has confirmed the seizure of the tanker, which he said belonged to the Russian shadow fleet.In a strongly worded post on X, he said:“The French navy boarded this morning in the Mediterranean a new vessel from the shadow fleet, the Deyna.The war in Iran will not divert France from its support for Ukraine, where Russia...

French foreign minister Barrot to discuss war in Middle East during Israel visit

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is due in Israel on Friday to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and ways to de-escalate the fighting that has engulfed the region since Israeli and American forces struck targets in Iran on 28 February.

French stock up on essentials as war triggers price fears

With the war in the Middle East triggers fears of a hike in prices for everyday goods, some consumers in France have been rushing out to stock up on essentials including non-perishables such as pasta and tinned food.

French foreign minister Barrot heads to Israel after Lebanon visit

France's foreign minister travelled to Israel on Friday, in an unscheduled visit, after visiting Beirut on Thursday as ‌part of efforts to reduce tensions in the region ⁠and secure a ceasefire in Lebanon. Jean-Noel Barrot met with Lebanon’s president and prime minister while in Beirut, where he expressed his support for the Lebanese army, who he said were trying to protect the country’s sovereignty, reports France 24's Claire Paccalin.

French hotel group Accor launches probe into allegations of child trafficking in Ukraine

In a report by the American hedge fund Grizzly Research, establishments belonging to Accor are accused of harbouring Ukrainian children for adoption in Russia.