France says to expel Algerian diplomats in tit-for-tat move

by Naharnet Newsdesk 14 May 2025, 11:29 France will expel Algerian diplomats in response to plans by Algiers to send more French officials home, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said Wednesday, as relations between the countries deteriorate. Barrot told …

Cobbled Montmartre climb added to Tour de France final stage after Paris Olympics success

The final stage of the 2025 Tour de France in Paris will include a visit to the Montmartre hill and the Sacré-Cœur church, covering the roads that were packed with crowds for the road races during the Paris Olympics.   Tour de France organisers ASO have …

Time to suffocate Russia’s economy after 17th EU sanctions package, France says

By Julia Payne and John Irish BRUSSELS/PARIS (Reuters) – The European Union must focus on a new sanctions package to suffocate Russia’s economy and force President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, France’s foreign minister said on Wednesday. …

2025 Tour de France final stage to feature Montmartre climb from Paris Olympic road race

Tour de France final stage to include cobbled climb in Montmartre, copying Paris Olympic road race

The final stage of this year’s Tour de France will include a visit to Montmartre on route to the traditional finish on the Champs-Élysées, it was announced on Wednesday. No specific route information is currently known, but the Tour's organisers, ASO, …

Time for EU to 'suffocate' Russian economy, France says

The European Union must focus on a new sanctions package to suffocate Russia's economy and force President Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine, France's foreign minister has said. Speaking after the EU adopted a 17th sanctions package, Jean- …

Survivor of Hiroshima atomic bombing speaks at event in France

A survivor of the 1945 atomic bombing in Hiroshima has expressed concerns about the possibility that nuclear weapons could be used again at any time. Tanaka Satoshi spoke about his past experiences during an event in the southeastern French city of …

APTOPIX France Cannes 2025 Mission: Impossible – The Final Rec

Goshen, IN (46526) Today Areas of patchy fog early. A few isolated thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 76F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight A few clouds. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. Low 61F. Winds light and …

How quickly do homes near you go under offer in France?

68 days in Paris, 86 in Bordeaux: the average time is falling across much of the country Properties are selling slightly faster in much of France now, compared to January oliverdelahaye/Shutterstock The average time it takes to find a buyer for older …

France keeps its promise to even the score with Algeria as relations become 'totally blocked'

On Wednesday, France's foreign ministry summoned Algeria's chargé d'affaires to notify him that passport holding Algerian diplomats without visas would be removed from French soil. The French foreign ministry hailed the measure as a forceful …