Tag: French
World
French film directors in custody after accusations of sexual misconduct
French media reports that prominent filmmakers Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon have been placed in police custody for questioning regarding allegations of historical sexual...
World
2 French prison officers killed in an attack on the Normandy convoy
Two French prison guards died and three others were very hurt when their prison truck was attacked on Tuesday in Normandy, according to officials....
World
French bakers claim to have the world’s longest baguette
"French bakers made the longest baguette ever. " Baguettes are an important part of the food in France. The new Italian record is 140....
Sports
French cyberwarriors set to put defences against hackers to test during Olympics
Similar to the Olympic athletes, the cyberwarriors who are important for the Paris Games' success are training hard for the event. They asked nice...
World
French police detain man at Iranian Consulate wearing fake explosives vest
A man was arrested by the police outside the Iranian Consulate in Paris on Friday. He was wearing a fake explosives vest and making...
World
France warned to be on lookout for Russian meddling
French public are being asked to contact authorities if they see any evidence of Russian tricks before the Paris Olympics this year. A message...
World
Delegates from Islands meet with French politicians over profile of Channel
Officials from Guernsey and Jersey came back from a trip to Paris. Guernsey Representative Jonathan Le Tocq and Jersey Representative Kirsten Morel met with...
World
Indian Ocean Island of Mayotte rocked by dispute over French citizenship
A small part of France in the Indian Ocean is now at the center of a new argument about immigration laws. Mayotte, a small...
Entertainment
French actress accuses directors of past sexual abuse
French police are looking into a complaint made by actress Judith Godrèche against director Benoît Jacquot. She says he raped her in the past....
World
Manager of French restaurant accused after lady died of botulism
The owner of a French restaurant has been accused of causing the death of a woman who died from botulism after eating at his...