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Visitors at the Louvre Museum in Paris, France

Stolen Louvre jewels not yet recovered, prosecutor says

Jewels stolen from the Louvre museum in a brazen heist have not yet been found, the Paris prosecutor has said, adding that two suspects arrested on the weekend had partially recognised their involvement in the robbery.

World • 8 hrs

Tiphaine Auziere - Brigitte Macron's daugther - GETTY

Harassment affected Brigette Macron's health - daughter

The daughter of Brigitte Macron told a French court that unsubstantiated claims about her mother's gender had adversely affected the French first lady's health.

World • 28 Oct

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron attend a ceremony during their visit to The British Museum in London in July

Ten on trial over online harassment of French first lady

Ten people are going on trial in Paris for sexist cyber-harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case sparked by unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady for years by some in France and beyond.

Europe • 27 Oct

Nicolas Sarkozy waves as his wife carla bruni stands beside him

Sarkozy being protected by security guards in jail

France's interior minister has confirmed that former president Nicolas Sarkozy would be protected by two security officers while serving jail time in a criminal conspiracy case involving Libya.

World • 22 Oct

Laurence des Cars, Director of the Louvre museum in Paris

'Insufficient' camera coverage of outside walls - Louvre

The Louvre museum in Paris has admitted that there was inadequate security camera coverage of the outside walls, responding to questions about the theft of priceless royal jewels last weekend.

Europe • 22 Oct

Nicolas Sarkozy with his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy leaving his residence

Sarkozy begins jail term in France, proclaims innocence

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a Paris jail where he will serve a five-year sentence over seeking to acquire Libyan funding for his 2007 presidential run.

Europe • 21 Oct

Claire Mestrallet talks with Katie, Fran and David on Behind the Story

Podcast: Louvre jewellery heist – what we know so far

People in the jewellery world will be "looking out for" priceless items stolen from the Louvre Museum in Paris yesterday, one expert has told Behind the Story.

Behind the Story • 20 Oct

French Police officers seal off the entrance to the Louvre Museum after a Jewllery Heist on October 19, 2025 in Paris, France. France's Culture Minister, Rachida Dati, announced the closure of the world-famous art museum on X due to the robbery taking pla

Paris authorities urged to issue reward for stolen jewels

An expert in recovering stolen and looted artwork has urged French authorities to issue a reward for the return of imperial era jewels stolen in broad daylight from the Louvre Museum in Paris

Europe • 20 Oct

a furniture elevator used by robbers to enter the Louvre Museum at the side of the building

France admits security failures after Louvre robbery

France's Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin has admitted to security flaws in protecting the Louvre that had led to robbers stealing imperial jewels in broad daylight from the Paris museum.

Europe • 20 Oct

Image of a group of people picking grapes from vines in a UK field

English winemakers hoping for export boost

English winemakers are betting that surging exports can sustain their once novelty product after domestic sales growth slowed, hoping for a boost from Britain's warmest summer on record this year as climate change optimised conditions.

Business • 17 Oct

If Sébastien Lecornu were defeated in either vote, he and his ministers would have to immediately resign (File image)

French government survives second no-confidence vote

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government survived a second vote of no confidence in the National Assembly.

Europe • 16 Oct

French PM to suspend Macron's flagship pension reform

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has promised to suspend a landmark pension reform until after the 2027 election, sacrificing one of President Emmanuel Macron's legacy achievements to ensure the government's survival.

World • 14 Oct

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu speaking outside a hotel

France's president unveils new cabinet lineup

France's President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a new government, after marathon talks to cobble together a cabinet and prevent the country from slipping deeper into a political crisis.

World • 12 Oct

Outgoing French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who submitted his government's resignation to the French President this morning, delivers a statement at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on October 6, 2025. France's President Emmanuel Macron on October 6, 20

French PM urges end to 'ridiculous spectacle'

Reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has urged France's political parties to work together to put an end to the "ridiculous spectacle" seen in recent days, as he faces a Monday deadline to present a budget.

France • 11 Oct

France's political uncertainty hitting confidence, growth

France's political uncertainty is costing the country at least 0.2 percentage points of economic growth and risks further sapping business and consumer confidence, central bank chief Francois Villeroy de Galhau said today.

Business • 10 Oct

Paris stock market sinks after new Prime Minister resigns

The Paris stock market slipped and France's borrowing costs spiked today as Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in office, plunging the country into further political turmoil.

Business • 06 Oct

Shein plans first permanent stores in France

Online fast-fashion retailer Shein plans to open its first bricks-and-mortar shops in France in November under an agreement with department store owner Société des Grands Magasins, a move that sparked criticism from French retailers.

Business • 02 Oct

Nicolas Sarkozy: From palace to prison

Nicolas Sarkozy entered the Elysee Palace in 2007, boasting hyperactive energy and a vision to transform France, but lost office after just one term and the ex-president is now set to go to prison in a spectacular downfall.

World • 25 Sep

Sarkozy given five-year sentence over Libyan dealings

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been given a five-year prison sentence after he was found guilty by a Paris court of criminally conspiring with Libya over illegal campaign financing.

World • 25 Sep

Ardonagh Europe buys France's Groupe Leader Insurance

Ardonagh Europe, part of The Ardonagh Group and headquartered in Dublin, has agreed a deal to buy France's Groupe Leader Insurance.

Business • 22 Sep

After France tries to cut public holidays, Italy adds one

Just weeks after debt-laden France proposed axing two public holidays, Italy is proposing to add a new one in honour of Saint Francis and the pope who took his name.

Business • 18 Sep

A protester lights flares during a protest in the French city of Marseille

French unions strike against austerity, pressuring Macron

Hundreds of thousands of people have taken part in anti-austerity protests across France, urging the government to acknowledge their anger and scrap looming budget cuts.

Europe • 18 Sep

France flat with 200 and 500 euro banknotes in the forefront

Fitch downgrades crisis-strained France to A+

Credit rating agency Fitch has downgraded France's sovereign credit score to the country's lowest level on record, stripping the euro zone's second-largest economy of its AA- status as it grapples with political crisis and ballooning debt.

Business • 15 Sep

The French parliamentary commission also recommended adopting a 'digital curfew' for 15- to 18-year-olds

France examining social media ban for children under 15

A French parliamentary commission probing the psychological effects of TikTok recommends banning social media for children under 15 and adopting a "digital curfew" for 15- to 18-year-olds, according to a report

World • 11 Sep

Weather to push French wine output below 5 year average

French wine production is expected to rise 3% from last year's rain-hit season but fall 13% from the five-year average as a heatwave and drought in August and smaller vine area cut output in some key regions, the farm ministry said today.

Business • 09 Sep