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Fifty-two cars were torched overnight in Nantes, including the mayors personal vehicle, and eight buildings were damaged by fire or vandalism. (Photo: @AFP/Twitter)

Dozens of cars, buildings torched as riots enter third night in France

Riots emerged in western France over fatal police shooting of young man, latest flare-up of tension between police,...

6 July 2018 8:29 AM

Philippes office on Friday welcomed the resignation, describing it as a responsible decision. (Photo:Twitter)

50 year old Mayor from France quits over nude photos sent to woman

A mayor in northwest France close to PM Edouard Philippe has resigned after several nude pictures of him were released...

23 March 2019 4:36 AM

President Emmanuel Macron cut short a ski weekend in the Pyrenees mountains as hooded protesters went on the rampage in Paris. (Photo:AP)

Unrest in Paris continue as yellow vests loot, burn luxury stores

Rioters looted and torched shops and businesses on the famed Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris.

17 March 2019 3:56 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron walks through the Busts gallery at the Versailles Palace in Paris. (Photo: AP)

Monarchical' Macron picks regal setting for rare speech

Macron will use the speech to set out his vision for France at a rare sitting of both the National Assembly and Senate.

4 July 2017 1:19 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron with president of IOCs evaluation commission Patrick Baumann (left) and French IOC member Guy Drut (right) at Elysee Palace on Tuesday prior to a vote for the 2024 Summer Olympics. (Photo: AFP)

Emmanuel Macron faces taxing times

Prez delays Cabinet announcement over tax affairs of potential ministers.

16 May 2017 7:46 PM

New French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. (Photo: AP)

French PM Philippe vows to bring down budget deficit, not raise taxes

Philippe said by choosing Macron, French voters showed they "are attached to the European Union and the euro.

5 July 2017 6:32 AM

French President Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Macron's popularity slumps to 54 per cent: Poll

Macron majority in Parliament has drawn concern over the concentration of power in the presidency.

24 July 2017 1:14 AM

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Emmanuel Macron's centrist party stretches lead

32 per cent people plan to vote for Republique en Marche in the first round on June 11.

19 May 2017 1:50 AM

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron gestures during a victory celebration outside the Louvre museum in Paris. (Photo: AP)

Emmanuel Macron headed for overwhelming parliamentary majority

The first round of voting for the National Assembly in France has left traditional parties in disarray.

12 Jun 2017 5:37 AM

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Emmanuel Macron looking for a parliamentary majority

To win in the first round, candidates need an absolute majority and support from at least a quarter of the district's...

10 Jun 2017 9:44 AM

New French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe. (Photo: AP)

'Surprise' UK vote does not call Brexit into question, says French PM...

'I don't think we can read anything into this vote than a desire expressed by the British to choose the Conservative...

9 Jun 2017 8:04 AM

French President-elect Emmanuel Macron (Photo: AP)

Paris attacker, on terror watchlist, had gun licence

2 handguns, a Kalashnikov-style assault rifle were found in the 31-year car, and a weapons stash was discovered at the...

21 Jun 2017 6:51 AM