At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
Cyclone Chido has caused devastation on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 11 people, the French Interior Ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said it was proving difficult to ascertain the exact number of deaths and injuries, amid concerns that the death toll could rise. Hospitals in Mayotte reported […]
French Hill to chair House Financial Services Committee
House Republican leadership on Thursday completed the selection process to chair the House Financial Services Committee for the 119th Congress, selecting Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) to chair the committee. Hill is ahead of Representatives Andy Barr (R-Ky.), Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.), according to people close to the summit. He was elected as […]
Islamist Who Beheaded French Teacher Was in Contact with Syria’s HTS
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist group that led the recent overthrow of Syria's Assad regime, has been implicated in the terrorist beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. This may undermine claims by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Mohammed al-Julani that his organization was originally formed as an offshoot of al-Qaeda and is moderating from its […]
Trump tells The Post about his ‘firm’ viral handshake with French President Emanuel Macron – and reveals NATO talks
President Donald Trump criticized the power-grabbing handshake he exchanged with French President Emmanuel Macon during a weekend meeting with the Post, but the president-elect insisted it was no big deal. “Just a solid shake. He understands that. It's just a solid shake,” Trump told the Post. Their handshake went viral on Saturday when they met […]
Macron Rejects Resignation Demands, Promises New French Prime Minister Within Coming Days
On December 5, 2024, French President Emmanuel Macron appears on a monitor in the control room of AFP headquarters, addressing the nation in a televised broadcast from the Elysée Palace, on the day the prime minister resigns following a parliamentary defeat. Before that, his government was forced to step down because of it. On December […]
A French revolution in science, Japanese art remixed and Everest re-ascended – the week in art | Art and design
This week's exhibition Versailles: science and splendor The Sun King's palace was the birthplace of the modern world, says this blockbuster. Science Museum, London, 12 December – 21 April Also showing now Everest revisited Everest's haunting images and stories mark the 100th anniversary of Mallory and Irvin's disappearance during their fateful summit attempt. Legged, Penrith, […]
My secret corner of Paris: readers’ favourite places to visit in the French capital | Paris holidays
Chocolatier to cherish In the window of a chocolatier in Paris O Sha Blue This shop at 85 Boulevard Haussmann always tempts me. It reminds me of the old-fashioned sweet shops that I thought only existed in England, but it's also very, very French. In addition to traditional dishes, it's packed with seasonal specialties and […]
Emmanuel Macron vows to stay on as French president and will name new PM within days – live | France
Macron vows to continue in the role As mentioned earlier in the blog, the political turmoil has led to calls for Macron to resign. In a 10-minute speech on Thursday, Mr Macron left little doubt that he intended to remain in office. “The mandate you have given me is for five years, and I intend […]
Emmanuel Macron to address French nation as pressure grows to name new PM | France
French President Emmanuel Macron met with parliamentary and senate leaders ahead of his address to the nation on Thursday night, as pressure mounts to quickly appoint a new prime minister following the historic collapse of France's government. Right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier met with Macron for just over an hour to tender his resignation, a […]
French authorities rescue 85 migrants trying to cross Channel | Migration
The French navy on Wednesday rescued 85 migrants attempting to cross the Channel from France to England, the latest in a series of dangerous crossings resulting in deaths, maritime authorities said. France's Channel and North Sea prefecture said in a statement that one of “many” migrant boats at sea had called for help after crashing […]