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French president says ‘the judiciary is independent’ following threats made against judges in case against former French far-right leader

Marine Le Pen says a French court's decision banning her from the 2027 presidential race amounts to "political death". The far-right leader was convicted of embezzling EU funds – a blow not just to her, but to the National Rally party she's spent decades turning into an electable force. But…

The Michelin Guide handed out new stars to 68 restaurants in France on Monday at a ceremony that celebrated emerging young talents and proposed food as a tonic for the world's worries.

After a sluggish 2024, France is “mobilising” to meet its 2030 climate goal.

Marine Le Pen, the figurehead of France’s far-right National Rally (RN) party and a three-time presidential candidate, has been found guilty of misappropriating public funds and sentenced to four years’ imprisonment and five years of ineligibility for public office, with immediate effect. Despite her decision to appeal, the March 31 ruling…

France's foreign trade minister is "deeply shocked" by letters sent by the United States' embassy in Paris, warning French companies against using diversity programmes, calling it an "incursion" on French values.

Exclusive: The Independent predicts the worst traffic jams will be on the M5, M6, M25 and A303

After being found guilty of graft, Le Pen’s bid to lead France has been dealt a blow. Some will see her as a martyr.

From the heady heights of newly crowned three-star restaurants, to the ones who didn't make the cut, here's everything you need to know about the new Michelin Guide for France.