Taking off the hijab: 'My dream was to wear what I wanted'
Three Muslim women share their stories of removing their hijabs, despite facing fierce opposition.
2023-09-27 09:28
Burkina Faso junta suspends French magazine over 'untruthful' articles
Burkina Faso's military junta on Monday suspended the French news magazine Jeune Afrique for publishing "untruthful" articles that reported tension and discontent within the country's armed forces, it said in a statement.
2023-09-26 18:27
Two jailed for killing French bus driver over Covid mask rule
The French driver was beaten after asking two passengers to adjust their masks during the pandemic.
2023-09-22 18:58
King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs
The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians.
2023-09-22 01:58
French ambassador is being 'held hostage at the French embassy' in Niger, says Macron
The French ambassador to Niger and other French diplomats are "literally being held hostage at the French embassy," according to French president Emmanuel Macron.
2023-09-16 02:18
France announces release of French official held by Niger security forces
France's Foreign ministry on Thursday announced the release of Stephane Jullien, a French official who had been held by security forces in Niger.
2023-09-14 20:20
Contaminated sardines leave Irish man in hospital
A 32-year-old woman dies and another 12 in hospital after eating sardines in a Bordeaux restaurant.
2023-09-14 01:20
Khalid Latif: Cricketer sentenced over Dutch MP Geert Wilders murder threat
It is thought unlikely ex-Pakistan international Khalid Latif will serve any time in jail.
2023-09-11 22:18
French shrug off Muslim upset at abaya ban in schools
France is broadly supportive of stopping girls wearing the robe, but many Muslim women are unhappy.
2023-09-09 08:52
King's French language skills to boost state visit
King Charles will be on a charm offensive on this month's rearranged state visit to France.
2023-09-06 19:25
Canada country profile
Provides an overview of Canada, including key dates and facts about this North American country.
2023-09-05 18:46
St Pierre and Miquelon profile
Provides an overview of St Pierre and Miquelon, and key facts about this French Atlantic territory.
2023-09-05 16:26