France displays crown jewels as symbols of democracy
France makes powerful statement about its republican values with unprecedented public display of crown jewels at the Louvre, challenging monarchical traditions.
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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 wins harassment case against Candace Owens
Brigitte Macron secures legal victory as French court finds Candace Owens guilty of harassment for spreading false conspiracy theories about the French First Lady's past.
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.
Inside La Santé: Sarkozy's prison nightmare revealed
An exclusive look into the brutal conditions at Paris's most feared prison where former French President Nicolas Sarkozy serves his sentence for corruption and influence peddling.
Tennis match-fixing scandal: Four players arrested
Exclusive: Four professional tennis players arrested in coordinated European raids as authorities smash alleged match-fixing syndicate operating at highest levels of the sport.
Sarkozy granted permanent police protection in prison
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives unprecedented 24/7 police protection while serving prison sentence, raising questions about VIP treatment in justice system.
Sarkozy sentenced to prison in La Santé corruption case
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy's legal troubles deepen as he's ordered to serve time in historic La Santé prison following corruption conviction. The former French leader's dramatic fall from grace continues.
French Crown Jewels Sold Off in 1887, Expert Reveals
Shocking discovery reveals France's priceless crown jewels were systematically dismantled and sold by the government in 1887, leaving the Louvre without its most spectacular gems.
Sarkozy sentenced to prison in corruption case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy receives prison sentence in landmark corruption trial, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.
Sarkozy sentenced to prison in corruption case
Ex-French leader Nicolas Sarkozy faces prison time after losing appeal against corruption conviction, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the former president.
Sarkozy enters prison: Ex-French president begins sentence
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has begun serving a one-year prison sentence in Paris after losing his final appeal against corruption convictions, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.
Sarkozy begins five-year prison sentence amid crowd gatherings
Nicolas Sarkozy begins his prison sentence for corruption as supporters gather outside jail. The former French president reveals the book he's taking with him and receives emotional family visits.
Sarkozy Faces Prison as Court Upholds Corruption Conviction
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy confronts the prospect of imprisonment after a Paris court upheld his corruption conviction, marking a dramatic fall from grace for the once-powerful leader.
Carla Bruni scooters in Paris as Sarkozy begins jail term
Former French first lady Carla Bruni was photographed enjoying a carefree scooter ride through Paris streets just hours after her husband Nicolas Sarkozy began his five-year prison term for corruption.
Sarkozy: "I won't die in prison" amid corruption trials
Exclusive: Nicolas Sarkozy breaks silence on corruption conviction, declaring he fears neither prison nor political enemies in explosive courtroom statements.
Sarkozy sentenced to prison in historic corruption case
Nicolas Sarkozy becomes first former French president ordered to serve prison time over corruption and influence-peddling convictions, marking unprecedented moment in French political history.
Xi Jinping purges Chinese military generals in corruption crackdown
In a dramatic escalation of his anti-corruption campaign, President Xi Jinping has removed three senior military generals from China's political advisory body, sending shockwaves through the People's Liberation Army leadership.
Macron's Fall: How France's Golden Boy Lost His Shine
An in-depth analysis of Emmanuel Macron's dramatic fall from political grace, exploring the broken promises and leadership crises that eroded his popularity in France.
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.
Macron survives no-confidence vote by narrow margin
Emmanuel Macron's administration survives political showdown after tense parliamentary vote, but faces weakened authority and growing opposition pressure.
French Socialists Push Wealth Tax Return in Crisis
France's Socialist Party launches bold campaign to reinstate the controversial wealth tax, positioning itself as champion of economic justice during national financial turmoil.
FBI launches corruption probe in Mississippi with multiple raids
Federal investigators have descended on Jackson, Mississippi, executing search warrants in a sweeping corruption investigation targeting local government officials and their associates.
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.
France's constitutional crisis deepens as leaders clash
France faces an unprecedented constitutional crisis as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Éric Ciotti engage in a bitter power struggle, threatening the stability of the Fifth Republic.
Sarkozy ordered to prison in corruption case
Breaking: France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to begin his prison sentence next week after exhausting appeals in corruption case, marking unprecedented moment in French politics.
Macron accuses rivals of fuelling chaos, rejects resignation
Emmanuel Macron delivers fiery speech dismissing calls to step down, accusing political opponents of deliberately destabilising France amid ongoing political turmoil.
Sarkozy faces corruption charges over Libya funding claims
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy faces preliminary charges over alleged Libyan financing of his 2007 election campaign, marking another dramatic chapter in his legal battles.
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