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French President Emmanuel Macron has doubled down on his push to shield children from the pull of social media, calling for fast-tracked legislation that would ban under-15s from major platforms as early as this September.

The captain of an oil tanker intercepted by the French navy in the Mediterranean Sea is in custody for questioning

French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday said he wants a proposed social media ban on the country's under-15 population to be implemented by September, at the start of the next school year, and has asked his government to “accelerate” the legislative process in this regard.

Determined to push back against online falsehoods, the French state is turning to facts, humour and a new digital voice to challenge misleading narratives wherever they spread.

French explorer Jean-Louis Etienne and his crew of eight scientists this week began an expedition to the remote waters of Antarctica, where they hope to gather a wealth of data to demonstrate the benefits of creating protected areas in the icy continent's rich seas.

In the US, comedy has long filled the space vacated by partisan news media. Now France is following its lead, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

President Trump's remarks questioning NATO allies' sacrifices in Afghanistan and their commitment to the US have ignited anger across Europe. Leaders from the UK, France, and Poland have strongly rebuked the comments, highlighting their own significant losses and unwavering support for the alliance. This latest dispute underscores growing European concerns…

Nord and Pas-de-Calais prefecture aims to stop anti-migrant groups travelling for ‘Operation Overlord’ protest

England begin their campaign against Wales on February 7.