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Mass-demonstration planned for Iranian presidential visit to Paris amid human-rights allegations
NCRI saysthat businesses queuing up to enter Iran must be aware of human-rights abuses.
Anti-Uber protests: French taxi drivers start Paris road fire in demonstration against alternative services
Taxi drivers who do not require an app for services protest against what they consider unfair competition
Calais crisis: Banksy's latest artwork criticises France's treatment of refugees
The graffiti artist made his feelings about the treatment of refugees clear in his most recent artwork.
France to develop new keyboard to 'protect' its language
Ministry for Culture and Communication wants standardised keyboard that will help users write proper French.
Migrant crisis: Port of Calais closed as migrants storm P&O ferry
Police used water cannon to force back 100 migrants who boarded a P&O ferry in a bid to reach the UK.
France: President Francois Hollande seeks to extend state of emergency until Isis can be totally defeated
The move will extend the government's ability to search and detain people without warrants.
Iran: UK bishops join NCRI in human rights plea and recognition of Camp Liberty
The NCRI wants the home of the exiled Mujahideen of Iran to be recognised as a refugee camp.
France: 3-year-old girl 'chokes to death on egg toy'
The girl's mother has said her daughter choked on a piece of the Kinder Surprise toy hidden inside the sweet.
Six Nations 2016: Wales coach Warren Gatland says Ireland are tournament favourites
The 52-year-old New Zealander thinks Joe Schmidt's side are the team to beat.
War on Isis: Military heads from coalition against Daesh meet in Paris to step-up fightback
The coalition is to scale up its attacks following the recapture of Ramadi.
France drug trial: Health minister says drug trials should continue despite death
French health minister insists 'there is nothing to justify stopping clinical trials.'
French school teacher had attended psychiatric unit before Alps avalanche tragedy
A 16 year-old girl and 14 year-old boy were killed in snow deluge on a closed ski run.
Iran nuclear deal: Sanctions relief for Tehran on its way with IAEA report
UN nuclear watchdog is expected to say that Iran has curbed its nuclear ambitions.
France: Chauvet cave paintings depict 36,000-year-old volcanic eruption
Cave paintings in southern France could be the oldest known depiction of an eruption.
France drug trial: Health Minister Marisol Touraine says devastating painkiller did not contain cannabis
Marisol Touraine said the test pills did not contain drug, as was previously believed.
Rob Lawrie spared jail for trying to smuggle Afghan refugee girl from Calais into UK
Ex-British soldier was said to be in tears after a court ruled he would face just a €1,000 fine.
Newcastle United transfer news: Jonjo Shelvey hopes St James' Park move will improve Euro 2016 prospects
The Magpies' latest signing wants a place in Roy Hodgson's England squad in France.
British ex-soldier Rob Lawrie appears in court for trying to smuggle Calais refugee girl
Lawrie says he acted in a 'moment of madness' and out of compassion.
France: President Hollande says French Jews should not 'hide' skullcaps out of fear
French President finds it 'intolerable' for French Jews to be assaulted over 'religious choice'.
Paris attacks: Le Carillon reopens two months after Isis terror spree left 15 dead
Cafe was hit as part of the Paris terrorist attacks of last November.
Alps ski warning: Footage shows avalanches hitting French and Italian ski resorts
Authorities are warning winter holidaymakers the risks of even 'spontaneous' avalanches remains 'high'.
France: Government bans three Islamist organisations tied to Lagny mosque implicated in Paris attacks
The ban was ordered following a series of incitements to hatred made by the groups' leaders.
France: Machete attack teenager stabbed Jewish teacher 'in the name of Isis'
Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin says Turkish Kurd boy who stabbed a 35-year-old man invoked Islam and Daesh.
Isis: Woman who escaped after joining with four-year-old son talks of 'journey into hell'
'I've hated those who manipulated me, exploited my naivety, my weakness, my insecurity. I have hated myself.'
Wheels fall off 'assassination attempt' claim as Ukip leader Nigel Farage admits 'terrible mistake'
Farage says he has 'learnt a lesson' and will not speak to the press about his security.
Raymond Domenech warns Zinedine Zidane he is risking his mythical status at Real Madrid
The Frenchman has put his reputation on the line, according to his former coach.
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma desperate to cement place in France squad for Euro 2016
The 21-year-old defender is eager to impress his club and international coaches.
Paris: Canal Saint-Martin clean-up in pictures as bikes, chairs and trolleys emerge from sludge
The last time the canal was drained, those in charge of the cleaning removed 40 tonnes of waste, including at least one car.
France: Police shoot armed man in Paris on first anniversary of Charlie Hebdo attacks
Update: Man, who shouted 'Allahu Akbar', wore 'fake' suicide vest
Ian Wright admits Tottenham Hostspur are Premier League contenders
The former Arsenal hero has conceded their eternal rivals are in the running for the title.