French state faces lawsuits over failure to thwart terrorist attacks
Several victims of the July 14 truck attack have said they plan to sue the French state and the municipality of Nice amid criticism of the authorities’ failure to prevent the…
Britain sees first signs of slowing economy after Brexit vote
Britain's economy was battered by the Brexit vote last month and faced a "dramatic deterioration" in activity as orders dried up and business investments were canned, key data…
France to supply artillery to Iraqi army, Hollande says
France will supply weapons to Iraq to support its fight against the Islamic State group, President Francois Hollande said Friday, but ruled out any troop deployment in the…
What we know about the five suspects held over Nice attack
Following revelations by Paris Prosecutor François Molins on Thursday that Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel had support in planning last week’s attack in Nice, FRANCE 24 takes a look at…
Mike Pence: Trump’s humble, Christian and very conservative foil
When Mike Pence got up to deliver his speech as Donald Trump’s running mate at the Republican convention in Cleveland on Thursday night, he opened with a line of self-deprecating…
France’s Lagarde to stand trial over state payout to firebrand tycoon Tapie
France’s highest appeals court ruled on Friday that International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Christine Lagarde must stand trial for her role in a 400-million-euros payout in 2008…
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The best of summer music festivals in France
Today we're taking a look at music festivals around France. From jazz in Vienne to rock and electro at Paris' Solidays, all music genres are covered. FRANCE 24's Aurore Dupuis…
