A dramatic rescue unfolded in the Solent as quick-thinking paddleboarders saved a 70-year-old sailor whose yacht capsized. The incredible story of bravery and being in the right place at the right time.
Credit agency Fitch downgrades France's sovereign rating to 'AA-' with a negative outlook, citing political instability, rising debt, and economic uncertainty under President Macron's government.
Emmanuel Macron confronts intense scrutiny as France's leading newspaper Le Monde and political opponents launch scathing critiques of his leadership style and policies amid growing national discontent.
Emmanuel Macron's controversial alliance with centrist François Bayrou to pass a legislative 'block everything' motion signals a profound constitutional crisis for France's Fifth Republic, threatening its very foundations.
An 81-year-old yachtsman is recovering after a dramatic two-day rescue from his stricken vessel in the treacherous Bay of Biscay. The UK coastguard and Spanish authorities coordinated the complex long-range operation.
A heroic multi-agency rescue saves a distressed kingfisher found far from home on a Highland beach, in an unusual operation coordinated by HM Coastguard and the RSPCA.
A major rescue operation unfolded in the Firth of Clyde as RNLI lifeboat crews from Largs and Helensburgh saved two people after their vessel sank off the Ayrshire coast.
France descends into chaos as violent riots erupt following the fatal police shooting of a teenager. President Macron faces mounting pressure to resign as cities burn and hundreds are arrested.
Five people, including a young child, have died after a small boat carrying over 100 migrants capsized in the English Channel. The UK Coastguard and French navy launched a major rescue operation in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
A miraculous rescue in the French Alps as a six-year-old boy is found alive after six days missing, having survived by sheltering in a small cavity with his teddy bear.
Paris descends into chaos as mass 'Block Everything' protests against President Macron's policies bring the French capital to a standstill, with police bracing for major unrest.
Violent clashes and arson attacks rock Paris as thousands protest the surprise election success of Marine Le Pen's National Rally party. Riot police deployed amid chaotic scenes.
France descends into chaos as President Macron's controversial reforms trigger violent nationwide protests. Cities burn, infrastructure is crippled, and the nation faces a severe political crisis. In-depth analysis of the unrest and its implications.
President Emmanuel Macron faces political turmoil as his government resigns amid policy failures and rising opposition, threatening France's stability and European Union leadership.
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as the new Prime Minister, just 24 hours after his predecessor lost a confidence vote. This marks the country's fourth head of government in a single year, signalling deep i
RNLI heroes from Dover and Dungeness brave treacherous conditions to save 50 lives after a migrant vessel founders in the freezing English Channel waters. One person remains missing in a major overnight operation.
France is gripped by political turmoil as President Emmanuel Macron faces calls to resign or be impeached following his Prime Minister's shock exit. The nation braces for nationwide strikes and fears of a new 'insurrection'.
Emmanuel Macron's snap election strategy has resulted in a fragmented parliament, the fall of a key centrist ally, and a governance crisis that threatens France's stability and economic future.
French President Gabriel Attal appoints new government after centrist PM Bayrou loses crucial parliamentary confidence vote, triggering major political upheaval.
French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance suffers a devastating blow in parliamentary elections, leaving Prime Minister Gabriel Attal fighting for his political survival and offering his resignation.
French Prime Minister François Bayrou faces a critical vote of confidence in the National Assembly, a pivotal moment that could reshape President Macron's government and its reform agenda.
France plunges into political chaos as Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne faces second no-confidence vote within a year. President Macron's popularity hits record lows amidst economic collapse and social unrest.
President Macron's controversial pact with centrist François Bayrou is fracturing his own coalition and risks propelling Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally to power, in a high-stakes political miscalculation that threatens the very foundations of th
A man has tragically died after being pulled from the River Thames in a major emergency response near Tower Bridge. The incident prompted a large-scale operation involving multiple emergency services.
From mastering the art of 'le weekend' to the revolutionary 'no email after 6pm' rule, discover the chic and simple French habits transforming British lives for the better.
In a major counter-narcotics operation, a US Coastguard team from the USS Margaret Chase Thatcher intercepted and scuttled a semi-submersible vessel smuggling over two tonnes of cocaine from Venezuela.
Discover why Lyon, France's culinary capital, is dethroning global favourites to claim the title of Europe's best city for food lovers, from its legendary bouchons to its vibrant food markets.
A hiker cheats death after a terrifying 60-foot fall onto jagged rocks at Dorset's iconic Durdle Door. Emergency crews perform dramatic cliff rescue in heart-stopping operation.
In one of the worst Channel disasters, a migrant boat bound for the UK capsizes, claiming dozens of lives. French authorities launch a major search and rescue operation as the UK government faces renewed pressure over its small boats policy.