The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

From the raid on the Louvre to the spectacle of Sarkozy in jail, it is tempting to think France is on a downward spiral. But history tells the tale of its resilience, says historian David A Bell

Maros Šefčovič's meeting with his Chinese counterpart is cancelled. Instead, EU and Chinese experts will discuss China's rare earth export controls in Brussels.

France's government on Thursday moved to delay the application of a controversial 2023 pensions reform, but sparked criticism for seeking to pay for it with increased health insurance taxes and frozen pensions.

Sir Keir is expected to speak to French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday.

The former president rides into battle against trouble he has largely created for himself, says Anne McElvoy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will attend the EU summit and plead for fresh support after his disappointing visit to the White House.

It comes as the number of migrant arrivals in small boats in the UK has surpassed the total for the whole of 2024.

Migrant claims he was a victim of modern slavery at the hands of smugglers in northern France

In times of uncertainty, a politician who displays physical strength can appeal to voters, says Professor Jacek Wasilewski, a media expert from the University of Warsaw.

European leaders including Sir Keir Starmer said Vladimir Putin was not serious about the prospect of an end to the war with Ukraine.

On Sunday, shortly after the Louvre opened, four burglars made away with eight pieces of jewellery once belonging to French royalty, fleeing the museum on scooters. While experts say the priceless items will be impossible to sell in their current condition, questions are also being raised over security failings and…