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Macron Appoints Fourth French PM in a Year

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

Macron in Peril: Faces Impeachment Calls as France Spirals

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'.

French PM survives no-confidence vote over pension fury

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne narrowly survives a no-confidence vote triggered by her use of constitutional powers to force through deeply unpopular pension reforms, plunging President Macron's government into political turmoil.

French PM: Avoid Britain's Tax Mistakes Amid Crisis

France's Prime Minister Gabriel Attal issues a stark economic warning against following Britain's high-tax model as he faces a critical no-confidence vote. Analysis of Europe's deepening financial crisis.

Macron's risky gamble could hand France to Le Pen

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

France Strikes: September Flight & Train Travel Chaos

Travellers heading to France this September are being warned of severe disruption as a massive 'Bloquons Tout' strike is set to cripple the country's transport networks, including flights and rail services.

Macron's ally threatens to collapse government over budget cuts

François Bayrou, a key centrist ally of President Macron, has issued a stark ultimatum to the French government, threatening to vote against the 2025 budget and potentially trigger a political crisis over controversial spending cuts. The move exposes deep

Cooper: Govt's Secret France Deal 'Dangerous Incompetence'

Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper launches a scathing attack on the government's 'secret deal' with France, warning of a summer surge in Channel crossings and accusing ministers of a catastrophic failure in border security.

Iran Threatens British Nationals in Major Diplomatic Escalation

Iran issues a stark warning to the UK, threatening to target British nationals in response to perceived support for opposition groups. Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and former Home Secretary Priti Patel weigh in on the escalating diplomatic crisis.

Our Epic 1,500-Mile Family Road Trip Through France

Join one family's epic 1,500-mile French road trip adventure. Discover their top tips for driving from Calais to the Riviera, must-see stops, and how to keep everyone happy on the long journey.

British woman fined £1700 in France for her cat's miaows

A British woman living in France has been ordered to pay a staggering £1,700 fine after a court ruled her cat's miaows were a 'repeated nuisance' to neighbours. The bizarre legal battle highlights extreme noise nuisance laws on the continent.

NHS Youth Mental Health Crisis: Over-Diagnosis Costs £16bn

Exclusive: A damning report reveals the over-medicalisation of youth mental health is creating a financially unsustainable crisis for the NHS, costing the state a staggering £16 billion annually and stretching support services to their absolute limit.

Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak

Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.

France rejects US advice on tackling antisemitism

French ministers firmly reject US suggestions on tackling antisemitism, asserting the nation's republican model and legal framework are sufficient. The diplomatic stance highlights a deepening transatlantic divide on strategy.

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