Putin meets new Ukraine leader for first time
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy have met for the first time in a bid to end five years of war between Ukrainian troops and Russian-backed separatists.
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Paris summit seeks resolution to Ukraine war
The leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany and France are meeting in Paris to find a way to end the war in eastern Ukraine.
Macron portrait protesters in call for more climate change action
French environmental activists brandished stolen portraits of President Emmanuel Macron at a protest on Sunday near the Eiffel Tower to try to push the government to do more to fight climate change.
Pension strike brings travel chaos for second day in France
Travellers have suffered disruption across France for a second day as unions dig in for what they hope is a protracted strike against government plans to redesign the national retirement system.
France shuts down amid nationwide strike over pension reforms
The Eiffel Tower shut down, France’s vaunted high-speed trains stood still and several thousand people protested in Paris as unions launched nationwide strikes over the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system.
‘Heartbroken’ families say Disneyland Paris trips delayed over strikes in France
British tourists heading to Disneyland Paris say they are “heartbroken” about disruption due to strike action in France.
Travel chaos to and from France predicted as strikes begin
Travel to and from France will be severely disrupted from Thursday morning owing to large-scale strikes across the country in protest at plans to overhaul its retirement system.
French trains grind to a halt amid nationwide strike over pension reforms
The Eiffel Tower shut down Thursday, France’s vaunted high-speed trains stood still and teachers walked out as unions launched nationwide strikes and protests over the government’s plan to overhaul the retirement system.
France honours soldiers who died in helicopter collision in Mali
France has honoured 13 soldiers killed when their helicopters collided over Mali while on a mission fighting extremists affiliated with the so-called Islamic State group.
French farmers in tractor protest at unfair competition
Disgruntled French farmers drove their tractors to Paris on Wednesday in protest at stagnant revenues and what they say is unfair global competition.
13 French soldiers killed in helicopter collision in Mali
French president Emmanuel Macron has said a mid-air collision between two helicopters has killed 13 French soldiers fighting against Islamic extremists in Mali.
At least nine dead as heavy rain hits France, Italy and Greece
At least nine people have died after heavy rain slammed the Riviera coasts of France and Italy and caused flooding in parts of Greece.
Three dead as floods hit France and Italy
At least three people were killed in France and a landslide collapsed a stretch of elevated road in Italy, leaving cars perched perilously on a precipice as heavy rains pounded the region over the weekend.
French women demand action on domestic violence deaths
More than 130 women have died as a result of domestic violence so far this year in France, and activists are now plastering their names on buildings across the country to highlight their plight.
Deschamps expresses pride after France mark his 100th game with victory
Didier Deschamps spoke of his pride after his France side marked his 100th match as manager with a 2-0 win in Albania.
Antoine Griezmann stars as France beat Albania
Antoine Griezmann scored one and created another as France secured top spot in their Euro 2020 qualifying group with a 2-0 win in Albania.
A look back at Thierry Henry’s notorious handball 10 years on
The Republic of Ireland head into a Euro 2020 qualification battle with Denmark on Monday evening on the 10th anniversary of the notorious Thierry Henry handball which shattered their World Cup dreams.
Robbie Keane reflects on Thierry Henry’s handball against Ireland 10 years on
It is a moment which is etched firmly and painfully in the memories of a generation of Irish football supporters.
Tear gas fired by police as yellow vest protesters mark anniversary
Tear gas and water cannon were used on Saturday as Paris police sought to disperse yellow vest protesters marking the first anniversary of the birth of their movement against government policies seen as favouring the rich.
France boss Didier Deschamps denies any talk of complacency in win over Moldova
France boss Didier Deschamps denied that his team’s lacklustre display in the 2-1 victory over Moldova was down to Les Blues having already qualified for Euro 2020.