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Supporters of French far-right leader Marine Le Pen are gathering in Paris on Sunday to protest her conviction for embezzlement and a five-year ban on running for office

France's far right planned to rally supporters on Sunday after their leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office, a move that set the country's political scene alight ahead of 2027 presidential elections.

France's far right held a rally on Sunday to show support for their figurehead Marine Le Pen, who was this week convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office. At the same time, members of France's left wing alliance called for a demonstration in defence of the justice system, while…

Vegetarian diets can help reduce diabetes and other chronic illnesses, the French health and safety agency has concluded, in the first study specifically examining diets free of animal products. While vegetarians and vegans are a minority in France, the numbers are on the rise.

Four days after reaching the final of the 2025 Coupe de France, Paris Saint-Germain's constellation of international stars wrapped up a fourth consecutive domestic champions and a record 13th top-flight crown following a 1-0 win over Angers. Nineteen-year-old Désiré Doué scored the winner in the 55th minute at the Parc…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday hailed "tangible progress" after meeting British and French military chiefs in Kyiv to discuss strengthening the Ukrainian army and ways to support the war-torn country after any end of hostilities with Russia.

Obesity rates in France have doubled since the late 1990s, affecting around 10 million people. Behind those numbers are lives shaped not just by health concerns, but by judgment, exclusion, and silence. Now, a growing push to recognise obesity as a disease is challenging both medical norms and deep-rooted stigma.

Health authorities in France's Reunion Island on Friday launched an emergency plan to boost staff in hospitals to deal with the spread of the chikungunya virus. This comes as the Indian Ocean territory reported over 6,000 new cases of the mosquito-borne disease last month.

As Neige Sinno’s critically acclaimed memoir about being sexually abused by her stepfather is published in English, she reveals how writing her story has helped set her free

Women’s rights – especially abortion – are truly at risk, says writer and broadcaster Deborah Frances-White

Despite mixed views across France over RN leader since conviction, people are still joining her party in support