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NEW YEAR’S EVE: From supermarket champagne steals and elegant English fizz to easy-drinking whites, festive reds and cocktail-ready spirits, Rosamund Hall selects 26 brilliant bottles to see out the year in style – whether you’re hosting a blow-out party or calling it a night by 9pm with a glass in…

From a jewel heist to crumbling galleries, it’s been a dire year for the world’s most visited museum. At least France has woken up to its predicament, says political commentator Agnès Poirier

International and French media have paid tribute to Brigitte Bardot following her death on Sunday at the age of 91. While some highlighted her reputation as "the biggest sex symbol of French cinema", others drew attention to her role as a "controversial activist".

Ageing populations and falling birthrates have left ever fewer workers to support growing number of retirees

YouGov survey finds many say payments are too low and oppose reforms such as raising retirement age or cuts

Jérémie Battaglia’s captivating documentary follows two north African raseteurs battling bulls and systemic racism in southern France

Film star turned animal rights activist was anti-immigration and was repeatedly convicted of racial hatred, particularly towards Muslims

Brigitte Bardot has died at 91, closing the life of one of the most influential and polarizing figures of 20th century popular culture. While her legacy is often anchored to Paris, Saint-Tropez, and the sexual revolution of postwar Europe, one of the most decisive chapters of her story unfolded far…

The 22-year-old France international is thriving in his first season in England.