A French court has sentenced former anaesthetist Frédéric Péchier to life imprisonment after finding him guilty of systematically poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died. […]
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Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal
Former president Nicolas Sarkozy was released from La Santé prison on Monday after a Paris appeals court granted his request to be freed while he […]
Louvre reopens three days after daring daylight theft of French crown jewels
The Louvre reopened to visitors on Wednesday, three days after a brazen daylight robbery in which thieves broke into the museum’s Galerie d’Apollon and made […]
French prime minister Sébastien Lecornu resigns after less than a month
France was plunged into fresh political turmoil on Monday after Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu tendered his resignation, just weeks after his appointment and only hours […]
Sarkozy Sentenced to Five Years Over Libya Campaign Finance Case
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in prison after a Paris court found him guilty of criminal conspiracy in connection […]
French PM looks to eliminate two public holidays in daring move to reduce national debt.
France’s Prime Minister, François Bayrou, has proposed eliminating two national holidays as part of a 2026 budget proposal to reduce overall spending while raising defence […]
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