French student wins English public speaking competition 16-year-old pupil at international school delivers winning speech at Royal Institution in London
Macron pays tribute to the Queen: ‘We all feel an emptiness’ The French president said that he will remember the Queen’s ‘devotion to her people’ and embodiment of a ‘sincere and loyal partnership’ with France
France wants ‘new start’ in Anglo-French relations, says minister Catherine Colonna also said that the relationship between the two countries was not currently ‘living up to’ what it should be
news French ‘human plane’ flies at 1,800m for first time A Frenchman dubbed “the human plane” has flown at an altitude of 1,800 metres for the first time ever, using a carbon fibre “wing” propelled by four mini motors.
20,000 low-cost Thalys train fares on sale in France A total of 20,000 low-cost international Thalys train tickets have gone on sale in France today (Tuesday November 5), with single journeys to Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands costing from €25.
‘My hopes for UK-French relationship after Brexit’ We must remain hopeful for a good future Franco-British relationship despite current uncertainties, says the co-editor of a new book featuring testimonies from professionals and academics who have insight into the ties between the two countries.
Macron: France to welcome migrants from Lifeline ship France is to be one of six European nations to welcome a portion of the migrants from the humanitarian vessel Lifeline , which looks set to land in Malta in the coming days, President Emmanuel Macron has announced.
French baby names are retro & international for 2018 Jade, Emma, Gabriel and Eden: “Retro” first names are coming back into fashion in France, with the most popular names also suggesting an international flair.
France’s 138-year-old official kilogram weight checked Scientists are checking France’s official kilogram weight, amidst scientists’ worries it is “losing weight”, and the forthcoming change to its international definition in 2018.
Celebrating a century of cross-Channel friendship The France-Grande Bretagne Association is open to both French and English-speaking members, and has a fascinating, century-long history.