Carlos Alcaraz Storms into French Open Semi-Finals
Reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz crushed American Tommy Paul in just one hour and 34 minutes to reach the French Open semi-finals, where he will face Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti.…
Three French diplomats expelled over alleged ‘subversive activities’ in Burkina Faso
Three French diplomats were given 48 hours to leave Burkina Faso on Thursday after being declared persona non grata by the ruling junta. The trio have been accused of "subversive activities", allegations…
Debunking false rumours that Ukraine sold Russia its French-made artillery
Social media users have been sharing false claims that the Ukrainian army sold two of the heavy-duty CAESAR howitzers – given by France – to Russia for $120,000 per unit.…
French farewells: More than just ‘au revoir’
While "au revoir" is the most common way to say goodbye in French, we take a look at some of the other ways to bid farewell. From the regional "boujou", to "salut",…
French and Russian defence ministers hold rare phone call
Sébastien Lecornu and Sergei Shoigu exchange a rare phone call in order to discuss their countries' respective fights against terrorism. Also, The Financial Times reports on the Russian intelligence failures around the…
Russian propaganda usurps RFI report and French Ministry of Arms website
Russian disinformation has created a fraudulent report purporting to come from our sister radio station RFI, insinuating that "Ukrainian soldiers sent for tuberculosis treatment in France" are responsible for France's recent rebound…
“Snow sculpture” competition held in French Alps amid pandemic
The 38th edition of the "snow sculpture" competition is held in the French city of Valloire, despite the Covid pandemic. Fifteen teams compete against each other, starting from big blocks of ice…
French incest scandal triggers societal debate
The publication of a book accusing a top academic of sexually assaulting his stepson has triggered a huge debate about incest and child abuse in France. Thousands of victims have shared their…
Mali: French military operations face growing resistance
The French anti-terror mission Barkhane is losing support in Mali, as reflected in recent protests in the capital, Bamako. Attitudes to the former colonial power are ambivalent amid deteriorating security.…
Film show: The best French films of the year
As the Lumières, France's equivalent to the Golden Globes, announce their winners, film critic Lisa Nesselson and Eve Jackson review the selection, which includes a documentary made up of footage shot during…
Cars torched in French NYE ‘tradition’ at Strasbourg impound
Charred vehicles set on fire as part of the New Year’s Eve festivities are piled up at an impoundment lot, in the French city of Strasbourg, where around 60 vehicles were burned…