Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy's legal woes looked set to continue as prosecutors on Tuesday said they would seek indictments against him, his wifeCarla Bruni-Sarkozy and nine others for alleged witness tampering in the Libya campaign funding case.

One month after the stunning assassination of the brother of an anti-gangland activist, French president Emmanuel Macron returning to the Mediterranean port for an update on the governments xx-euro plan to win back the streets and offer hope to fed-up citizens of Frances second largest city. The whole reason Ahmed Kessaci became an activist was the earlier ...

The father-and-son duo alleged to have carried out Sunday's Bondi Beach massacre had flags of the Islamic State (IS) group in their car and had recently travelled to a Philippines province with a history of Islamist militancy, according to Australian police. The two lines of inquiry, if linked, echo a broader shift towards "low-cost" terror attacks planned ...

France and Paris Saint-Germain attacker Ousmane Dembl won the men's FIFA Best award at a ceremony in Qatar on Tuesday, while Barcelona midfield maestro Aitana Bonmati collected the women's prize for the third year in a row.

Paul Doyle, the driver who ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans celebrating their team's Premier League championship, injuring 134 people, was sentenced Tuesday to 21 years and six months in prison for the "horror and devastation" caused by his fit of road rage.

FRANCE 24's Dheepthika Laurent tells us about Emily's adventures in Rome, as the heroine of "Emily in Paris" embarks on a fifth season in neighbouring Italy. We debate whether the show has run out of steam and discuss romantic lead Lucas Bravo, who plays Gabriel, as he stars in new French series "Les Saisons". Also, post-apocalyptic drama "Fallout" returns ...

In France's Loire Valley, castles are relying on the magic of Christmas to secure their future. Each winter, historical landmarks are turned into festive, fairy-tale settings, drawing tens of thousands of visitors. But beyond the lights and decorations lies a pressing challenge: how to preserve these iconic sites in the face of mounting structural and ...

Protesting French farmers blocked roads across France Tuesday over a mass cull to prevent the spread of a bovine disease. Anger over the sanitary measure combined with farmers concerns about a planned Mercosur trade deal has forcedFrance to seek a delay in the EU vote, which officials say is now likely to occur.

The award-winning director of a new film that delves into the seedy world of sexual predators and paedophilia has spoken to FRANCE 24 about the ethics of making it. David Osit is a three-time Emmy and Peabody Award-winning documentary film director. His latest project is the film "Predators", which premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. The film ...

A number of videos and images created by artificial intelligence that claim to accurately depict ancient Rome have been circulating online. However, these images are far from historically accurate, says one historian.

In this edition of Entre Nous we meet an illustrator, interpreter, comic book author and historian of typography. He's put all of those things together in a series of delightful books that make perfect gifts for the holidays or just about any time. David Rault tells us about his new book that's out now in French and is called "Couleurs", or "Colours".

The war in Ukraine has pushed defence issues to the top of the agenda in Germany, where the federal government has confirmed that a military call-up will return as early as next year. All young men born from 2008 onwards will have to register and undergo medical exams, starting in 2027. To begin with, service will be voluntary. But if the ranks of Germany's ...

Benin on Tuesday jailed around 30 people, most of whom were soldiers, linked to an attempt to oust President Patrice Talon, legal sources said. The attempted coup was defeated byloyalist army forces with the help of the Nigerian air force and French special forces.

International shipping accounts for 3 percent of greenhouse gas emissions.But a new path is emerging: starting in 2026, sailing cargo ships will set off from France to the United States, some flying the French flag.The big question is whether this innovation can succeed in convincing industry giants. Our France 2colleagues report.

PRESS REVIEW Tuesday, December 16: French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Marseille to discuss the fight against drugs, one month after the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, the brother of a well-known anti-drug crime activist. Staying on the topic, a deadly new drug is spreading in Philadelphia. Also: polar bears are mutating to adapt to climate change. ...

The EU looks set to scrap a ban on petrol and diesel cars that was supposed to come into effect in 2035, as European car makers are struggling against fierce competition from China and slow consumer update of electric vehicles.

M23 rebels, backed by Rwanda, on Tuesday agreed to withdraw from the city of Uvira in eastern DRC following a request from US mediators. The group said its withdrawal was a gesture to give the ongoing peace process between Rwanda and DRC a chance to succeed.

Manchester United failed to beat Bournemouth (4-4). The Red Devils remain sixth in the table.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet European leaders in The Hague on Tuesday to launch an International Claims Commission to compensate Kyiv for hundreds of billions of dollars in damage from Russian attacks and alleged war crimes. The conference comes as Zelensky said talks with European and US leaders on Monday were a "productive" step ...

US military strikes on three suspected narco-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific killed eight people on Monday, US Southern Command said, part of an ongoing campaign that has left more than 90 dead. The command said intelligence showed the vessels were operating along known trafficking routes.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday a father and son who opened fire at a Jewish festival on Sydneys Bondi Beach appeared to be driven by Islamic State ideology. Sajid Akram and his son Naveed killed 15 people at a Hanukkah celebration, in what authorities called an antisemitic terrorist attack.

Frances first lady Brigitte Macron apologised on Monday for using a slur against activists that triggered a feminist backlash and a social media trend against her. Speaking to Brut, Macron, 72, said she was sorry if she hurt women, but defended the remarks as private comments.

In the aftermath of the anti-Semitic Bondi Beach attack, footage emerged showing a mysterious bystander disarming one of the gunmen. Scores of users praised this courageous man, who was quickly identified by journalists. But other accounts claimed that the true hero was not Ahmed Al Ahmed, but Edward Crabtree. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we confirm ...