France

Speed Read French President Emmanuel Macron rejected calls to step down and said he will name a new government in the coming days

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 6 December 24

Speed Read Far-right and leftist opposition parties both filed motions of no confidence against Prime Minister Michel Barnier

By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published 3 December 24

The Explainer Survivor has been praised for demanding a public trial of the dozens of men accused of raping her

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 11 November 24

The Week Recommends The hilltop gem in the French Riviera where 20th century modernism flourished

By Alexandra Zagalsky Published 1 November 24

Podcast Plus Macron charms Morocco, and do Americans really work harder than the rest of us?

By The Week Staff Published 1 November 24

The Week Recommends This charming French city is full of history, architecture and stunning dining experiences

By Jaymi McCann Last updated 29 October 24

The Week Recommends This cheesy dish is perfectly warming in the winter

By The Week UK Published 19 October 24

Recipe Succulent cod is paired with a rich, briny broth in this sumptuous bowlful

By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published 19 September 24

Speed Read Pavel Durov, the billionaire founder of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested as part of an ongoing judicial investigation

By Peter Weber, The Week US Published 26 August 24

Today's Big Question Organisers hope the 'spectacle' of the 2024 Games will lift the cloud of negativity that has hung over the build-up

By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published 26 July 24

Speed Read Gabriel Attal and his government have resigned

By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published 17 July 24

Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day

By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published 12 July 24