The French government is trying to make the case that governments can call out foreign malign influence campaigns and protect speech.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned Monday, dealing a major blow to President Emmanuel Macron and plunging the country into a political crisis.

EDITORIAL. The state of French industry remains worrying, as new factory openings no longer compensate for closures. Greater stability in fiscal and regulatory frameworks is necessary in political decision-making.

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on ministers, in an emergency cabinet meeting, to "up" the battle against drug dealing. This comes as an unidentified gunman killed the 20-year-old younger brother of a prominent anti-narcotics activist and Greens party member Amine Kessaci, 22, in Marseille. France's second-largest city has been struggling to battle violent drug crime: more than a dozen people have been killed in 2025 in turf wars and other disputes linked to cocaine and cannabis dealing. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, François Picard is pleased to welcome award-winning foreign correspondent Richard Assheton.

He entered jail on Oct. 21, becoming the first former head of an EU state to be incarcerated. The appeal means that Sarkozy is now presumed innocent again.

France’s government says it is suspending access to online retail giant Shein until the company proves that its content conforms with French law.

South Africa lock Lood de Jager will miss the remainder of the Springboks ’ Quilter Nations Series campaign after his red card against France. De Jager was shown a straight red card by referee Angus Gardner after making direct shoulder-to-head contact on Thomas Ramos just before half time in Paris.

Joaquin Phoenix and Rooney Mara have come on board as executive producers of “I’m Glad You’re Dead Now,” which won Cannes Film Festival’s short film Palme d’Or this year. Palestinian Tawfeek Barhom directed,