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French prosecutors have demanded prison sentences of up to 20 years for 51 men accused of participating in the repeated drugging and rape of Gisèle Pelicot over a decade. The trial, known as the Mazan rape case, has shocked the nation and gained global attention as a symbol in the…

France asserts immunity for Israeli PM Netanyahu from ICC arrest warrant, emphasizing adherence to international obligations while respecting state immunities.

Agreement greeted with relief in Lebanon and beyond, with some pushing for ‘urgent steps’ to end Israel’s war in Gaza.

An investigation in France had already concluded with no action taken.

A mother and son caught in an avalanche in the French Alps while skiing were killed in a “tragic accident”, an inquest has heard.

Three Tour de France stage wins and a green jersey may be a hard act to follow in 2025 but the grounded Eritrean looks set to embrace the confidence, not bow to the pressure

France's new foreign minister began his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa on Wednesday, focusing on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan and the future of French military presence in the region.

From where you choose to ski to self-catering there are deals to be had and ways of stopping costs snowballing

With the nation’s finances in a parlous state, decriminalisation could raise millions, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

Hezbollah flags waved in celebration in southern Beirut after ceasefire agreement with Israel. Ceasefire brokered by US and France aims for lasting peace.

Voting by more than half the world's population in 2024 elections has left many liberal democracies facing crises of confidence, political fragmentation and heightened polarisation, with some observers fearing new wind in the sails of authoritarianism.