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Lionel Messi tests positive for Covid-19
Three other players tested positive in the PSG squad
Macron takes EU reins as election looms
Each European country gets a chance at holding the rotating presidency of the Council
Macron teases future 'ambitions' as election looms
Recent gains in the polls from some of his opponents next year might also explain his sudden willingness to open up to the media
UK denies Friday deadline in post-Brexit fishing row
European fishermen can continue to work in British waters as long as they can prove that they used to fish there.
New German Chancellor Scholz makes European debut
In keeping with tradition, his first official trip will take him to France where he will meet President Emmanuel Macron.
Nobel winner hits out at UK, France over channel migrants
London has previously mooted exploring ways to turn around migrants' boats in the Channel.
French concern about Chinese Alibaba cloud for Paris 2024
The prospect that the company will host several critical applications in its cloud is raising eyebrows in the secretive world of French IT security
OECD warns Omicron threatens world economy
The OECD urged monetary policymakers to "communicate clearly" about how far they will tolerate inflation exceeding their targets.
As Merkel bows out, Europe seeks new leader
Her exit may well open the door for the other half of the European engine -- Macron -- to slide into the driver's seat.
France urges Britain to do more on Channel migrant trafficking
Ministers responsible for immigration from Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands were invited to talks by France in the port of Calais
Migrants tell of perilous Channel crossings as they arrive in the UK
Migrant crossings by boat to England have risen to record highs this year
Benzema found guilty: What happens to his prison sentence?
The guilty verdict is not expected to affect his career in a significant manner
27 die in Channel's deadliest migrant boat tragedy
According to the French authorities, 31,500 people attempted to leave for Britain since the start of the year
French PM tests positive for Covid
The 56-year-old head of government received two doses of vaccine in the spring and had never tested positive before.
US, Australia, UK sign key deal in nuclear sub alliance
The agreement has angered China, which describes it as an "extremely irresponsible" threat to stability in the region.
Manchester United dream of hiring Zidane
The Red Devils are determined to convince the former Real Madrid boss
Benzema will be allowed to play with France even if found guilty in sex tape trial
The Real Madrid star was left out of Les Bleus for five years after the scandal broke out
Harris arrives in Paris to ease France-US tensions
Harris, who will meet Macron on Wednesday, is expected to confirm Biden's overtures
Giroud complains about Benzema's return to France
The Real Madrid star returned to the national team after five years in exile
Macron gives UK more time over fish feud
Macron said he had "confidence in British Prime Minister Boris Johnson to take seriously" the French proposals and for the discussions to lead to a "result".
G20 disappoints on key climate target as eyes turn to Glasgow
The G20 nations between them emit nearly 80 percent of carbon emissions
UK calls in French envoy over 'threats' as fishing dispute deepens
In Brussels, an EU spokesman said talks would be held with the UK and France to try to resolve the dispute.
New war of words in UK-France fishing row
Under the post-Brexit deal, EU fishermen wishing to operate in UK waters had to prove they had fished in the area in previous years.
Real Madrid forward's sex tape blackmail case finally goes to trial
Benzema is facing up to five years in prison if found guilty
Blood and beatings: 1961 Paris Algerian massacre recalled
President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday condemned as "inexcusable" the crimes committed on October 17, 1961.
Karim Benzema shows why he deserves Ballon d'Or as France lift Nations League trophy
Benzema scored a stunning goal to help France win over Spain
Real Madrid forward faces new injury nightmare
Eden Hazard was forced off Belgium's match against France in the Nations League on Thursday
EU leaders seek unity on how to face China and US
The collapse in Afghanistan and the submarine fallout have given fresh impetus to those pushing for the EU to develop a separate military capability, with France leading the charge.
Real Madrid suffers injury blow as star summer signing hurts his foot
Camavinga has had a stellar start to the season but he might be sidelined due to injury
Embattled French ex-president Sarkozy given second jail term
Sarkozy has also been charged over allegations that he received millions of euros for his 2007 election campaign from the late Libyan dictator Moamer Kadhafi.