The Local – France’s News in English

A resurgence of Covid-19 cases in Europe, this time driven by new, fast-spreading Omicron subvariants, is once again threatening to disrupt people's summer plans.

POLITICS

A former cleaner and a piano tuner: French parliament’s fresh faces

FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

French Expression of the Day: Faire la java

FRENCH POLITICS

French minister investigated after rape allegations

FRENCH POLITICS

French far-right MP in hot water for using noble name

CRIME

What to do if you are arrested in France

LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

What’s the worst possible insult you can use in French?

CULTURE

Reader question: Can you avoid seeing a dubbed movie in French cinemas?

HEALTH

France’s monkeypox count rises to 277 as first woman contracts virus

HISTORY

Cassoulet to cider: Where are France’s fiercest local rivalries?

POLITICS

US expects close work with Macron despite election losses

WEATHER

France faces very hot summer with risk of droughts and wildfires, forecasters warn

POLITICS

Attempted migrant Channel crossings from France to UK soar

CULTURE

LISTEN: Five things to know about France's Fête de la musique

The one day a year where your neighbours cannot be mad at you for blasting the music, and where everyone across France gets their groove on - here is what you need to know about the Fête de la musique.

POLITICS

Can France’s left alliance hold together?

FRENCH WORD OF THE DAY

French Expression of the Day: Tiré par les cheveux

SPORT

Mbappe accuses French federation boss of ignoring racist abuse

TRANSPORT

What are the best Paris Metro lines to use during a heatwave?

DRIVING

COMPARE: Which countries in Europe have the strictest drink-drive limits?

TRAVEL NEWS

Airport chaos in Europe: What are your rights if flights are delayed or cancelled?