France
Concern grows over antisemitic attacks in France
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney says authorities in France are voicing shock over the latest in a string of attacks seen as antisemitic. In the latest incident, a memorial stone was vandalised at… Audio
Life sentences promised for New Caledonia arsonists
New Caledonia's prosecutor says those who caused this week's fire in Koumac will be jailed for life.
France reminded to decolonise New Caledonia
Last November's referendum outcome is a reminder to France that it has to accompany New Caledonia to full independence, the territory's pro-independence movement says.
France plans tough crackdown on undeclared protests
France plans to introduce legislation to toughen sanctions on undeclared protests in response to violent "yellow-vest" demonstrations, Prime Minister Edouard Philippe says.
Strike action suspended in Wallis and Futuna
Senior public servants in Wallis and Futuna have suspended their strike after 16 weeks.
New Caledonia adversaries meet in Paris
New Caledonia's pro- and anti-independence leaders have met in Paris for the first formal talks since last month's referendum in which independence was rejected.
Wallis and Futuna promised better international links
The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says Paris will rethink how to provide air services to Wallis and Futuna. The French overseas minister Annick Girardin says Paris will rethink how...
French unrest, Brexit, and Angela Merkel's emotional farewell
Europe correspondent, Seamus Kearney reports from France on the unrest in Paris and across the country, with U-turns by the Macron Government, not enough to turn tide of violence. Also Europe holds… Audio
France drops planned fuel tax rises
In a u-turn move, France has ditched planned fuel tax rises that had resulted in widespread protests.
Tahiti opposition to circulate petition over nuke legacy
French Polynesia's pro-independence opposition party says it will circulate a petition locally and internationally to back campaigns against France over the legacy of its nuclear weapons tests.
Piece of Eiffel Tower staircase sells for 169,000 euros
A piece of the original spiral staircase from the Eiffel Tower has sold for 169,000 euros, three times the initial estimate.
News in French for 27 November 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio
Fiji stun France with top-tier win
Fiji have pulled off a remarkable test triumph with their first win over France, getting home 21-14 in front of a stunned Stade de France crowd.
Parkes earns Black Ferns debut
Black Ferns coach Glen Moore has named one debutant in his side to take on France in the first test in Toulon on Saturday.
Economy an additional New Caledonia focus
New Caledonia's political leadership is invited to Paris next month to discuss where to next after the victory of the anti-independence camp in last Sunday's referendum. Audio
New Caledonia votes "non" to independence
New Caledonia has decided to stay part of la belle France. Audio
Herb Farrant: Le Quesnoy museum a dream finally being realised
Historian Herb Farrant talks about why a museum in the French town of Le Quesnoy has been such a mission. November 4 marks one of the final commemorative events of World War I - other than Armistice… Audio
Christopher Pugsley on the legend of Le Quesnoy
November 4 is a special date for a little town in France called Le Quesnoy and for the people who liberated it - the New Zealanders. Military historian Christopher Pugsley has written a book called Le… Audio, Gallery
WWI NZ troops honoured at Le Quesnoy
The small French town of Le Quesnoy that's never forgotten the New Zealand troops who liberated it in the First World War are marking the centenary of the battle on Sunday. Eighty New Zealand soldiers… Audio
News in French for 23 October 2018
The latest news in French language (La Langue Française). Audio