Brexit Leaves French Fishermen On The Hook
French fishermen in Brittany and Calais say up to 80 percent of their haul is from British waters. Many fear financial ruin if their access is restricted after Brexit.
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France's Brittany Sees New Wave Of Brits Post-Brexit
The village of Gourec, in Brittany, has long been home to British expats. With the prospect of Brexit, even more Britons are flocking there to secure French citizenship and retain EU privileges.
France's Gender Equality Minister Wants On-The-Spot Fines For Sexual Harassers
Marlene Schiappa, France's equality minister, is a 34-year-old ex-blogger who hopes to change ingrained attitudes. Her work is cut out for her — but "she is young and she is out loud," a fan says.
Harvesting Salt By Hand Is Making A Comeback In France
Since the seventh century, salt has been raked in and collected from shallow pools in marshes on the French coast. Refrigeration almost killed the industry, but the local food movement is reviving it.
Driver Plows Into Bus Shelters In Southern France, Killing 1 Person
Authorities say the driver, who reportedly has a history of mental problems, has been taken into custody. They are not treating the incident as terrorism.
Macron's Strategy For Trump In Paris: Long Handshakes And Military Spectacles
A much-discussed awkward moment at the Notre Dame Cathedral didn't stop the two leaders from grasping each other in an epic handshake Friday.
Macron Got A Lot Wrong About Africa ... But Made One Good Point
In answering a reporter's question, the French president characterized Africa as a continent of failing states with high birth rates. Viviane Rutabingwa shares her perspective.
France Plans To Ban Sale Of Diesel And Gas Vehicles By 2040
Environment Minister Nicolas Hulot announced a range of ambitious plans on Thursday that also include banning oil and gas drilling and doing away with coal-powered plants.
France Honors The Memory Of Simone Veil, 'A Light That No One Could Extinguish'
The funeral for the widely admired politician and women's rights advocate was held in Paris on Wednesday. A Holocaust survivor, Veil fought to legalize abortion and supported a unified Europe.
France's Marine Le Pen Target Of Fraud Investigation
The leader of the far-right National Front party, who made an unsuccessful bid for the French presidency, is alleged to have made fraudulent payments for party work.