Paris7 days agoSocialists battle to hold Paris as France holds mayoral electionsThe capital could shift to the right after 25 years under the Socialists if Rachida Dati defeats Emmanuel Grégoire.7 days ago16 Mar 2026Far-left and far-right gains throw French mainstream parties into a quandary Awkward choices emerge for mainstream parties after the first round of mayoral elections.16 Mar 202615 Mar 2026French vote tests polarised electorate with right hoping to win control of ParisThe highest-profile contest is for the mayorship of Paris - which has been under left-wing control for 25 years.15 Mar 202616 Feb 2026French police conduct searches over ex-minister Jack Lang's links to EpsteinPolice have raided Paris' prestigious Arab World Institute, which was headed by Lang until his resignation earlier this month.16 Feb 202614 Feb 2026Are 'love locks' a threat to historic bridges?A Sheffield Hallam University study found two million people have attached a love lock to a bridge.14 Feb 20268 Feb 2026France murder trial complicated by twin brothers with same DNAPolice have recovered DNA from a weapon but cannot determine which of the brothers used it.8 Feb 20265 Feb 2026Louvre Museum crown left crushed but 'intact' after raidThe Paris museum issues the first pictures of the crown since the theft, saying it was left "badly deformed".5 Feb 20267 Jan 2026Zelensky says he does not have clear security pledge from alliesThe comments come after the UK and France said they would deploy troops to Ukraine if a peace deal with Russia is agreed.7 Jan 20267 Jan 2026Big freeze causes travel chaos across western EuropeMore than 700 flights were cancelled at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport alone on Wednesday.7 Jan 2026...
