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French film icon Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French film icon who became a global sex symbol before dedicating her life to animal rights and controversial politics, has died aged 91. Read her full story.

Brigitte Bardot Dies Aged 91

French cinema icon Brigitte Bardot has passed away at the age of 91. The actress and animal rights activist was a global symbol of beauty and style in the 1950s and 60s.

Why the Mountain Icon Means 'Missing Image'

Discover the fascinating origins of the internet's most famous placeholder icon - the little mountain range that signifies missing images across digital platforms. Explore its history and cultural significance.

The Rot in French Politics: Endemic Corruption Exposed

From presidential palaces to parliamentary chambers, France's political elite has been plagued by corruption scandals for decades. Explore the deep-rooted culture of impunity that continues to undermine democracy.

Brigitte Macron's tax records hacked in security breach

French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, has become the target of sophisticated hackers who illegally accessed her tax records and personal documents in a major security breach that's raising alarm bells across Europe.

Best French Press Coffee Makers UK Tested

Discover the best French press coffee makers that survived rigorous UK testing. From budget finds to luxury contenders, we reveal which cafetières deliver the perfect cuppa.

French PM survives twin no-confidence votes

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu clings to power after surviving two dramatic no-confidence votes in the National Assembly, testing President Gabriel Attal's minority government.

French PM suspends Macron pension reform in crisis move

In a stunning political reversal, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has suspended Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms as his government faces a critical no-confidence vote that threatens to topple the administration.

Macron faces political crisis after election setback

Emmanuel Macron's centrist coalition suffers major setback in French parliamentary elections as left-wing alliance surges, forcing the President into difficult negotiations to form a government.

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