World France, Germany strengthen treaty ties to tackle EU crisis France and Germany Tuesday signed a new friendship treaty to deepen their alliance at a time of crisis for the EU, drawing fire from the far... on 22 January 2019
Culture Singer Chris Brown detained in Paris over rape claim : security sources American R&B star Chris Brown is being questioned by police in Paris after being accused of rape, sources close to the inquiry told AFP on... on 22 January 2019
World AFP to cut 95 jobs, CEO says, scaling back initial 125 target Agence France-Presse will cut 95 jobs over the next five years, 30 fewer than announced in October, without affecting targeted savings, CEO Fabrice... on 22 January 2019
Sport Giroud could face driving ban after new speeding offence Chelsea's Olivier Giroud could lose his driving licence, an English court heard on Monday, after the France striker admitted his fourth motoring... on 21 January 2019
UK Frenchman linked to Sarkozy probe faces UK extradition hearing The Franco-Algerian businessman arrested in Britain as part of a probe into France's former president Nicolas Sarkozy claimed on Monday he was... on 21 January 2019
World Ghosn vows to stay in Japan if granted bail Carlos Ghosn, the ousted Nissan boss detained in Tokyo on charges of financial misconduct, on Monday vowed to remain in Japan if granted bail... on 21 January 2019
World Slimane goes super skinny in Paris Celine men’s debut Paris men's fashion week finished late Sunday with superstar designer Hedi Slimane's first menswear collection for Celine, which has up to now... on 21 January 2019
World Dowdy no more : Men in suits storm back into style Many had thought it as good as dead, destined for a place in fashion oblivion next to plus fours.But this week a most unexpected thing has been... on 20 January 2019
World Macron’s debate put to test as ‘yellow vests’ stage tenth protest France's "yellow vests" took to the streets on Saturday for a 10th straight weekend of anti-government protests, defying attempts by President... on 19 January 2019
World French actress Deneuve to auction personal YSL clothing next week French screen legend Catherine Deneuve's personal clothing collection designed by her friend Yves Saint Laurent will be auctioned in Paris next... on 18 January 2019
UK Get your act together : Key anti-Brexit campaigner tells MPs Gina Miller may be one of Britain's most prominent anti-Brexit campaigners, but even her enemies agree with her on one point: the woeful inability... on 17 January 2019
UK France activates plan for no-deal Brexit The French government has activated its plans for handling the effects of a no-deal Brexit, which has become "less and less unlikely", Prime... on 17 January 2019
Business Siemens, Alstom raise doubts about mega merger Confidence that the politically sensitive merger of their rail businesses would be waved through by the European Commission was ebbing at both... on 17 January 2019
World Tokyo court denies ex-Nissan chief Ghosn’s bail request A Tokyo court on Tuesday rejected a request by former Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn for bail following fresh charges, dashing his hopes for an early... on 15 January 2019
World Wife of ex-Nissan chief Ghosn slams ‘harsh’ Japan detention The wife of ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn has alleged her husband is being held in "harsh" conditions and subjected to round-the-clock interrogations... on 14 January 2019
World Cesare Battisti, wanted for murder, a life on the run Convicted as a murderer for bloodshed in the 1970s, former leftwing Italian activist Cesare Battisti, who was caught in Bolivia, has spent almost... on 13 January 2019
