France opens Epstein probes into human trafficking and tax fraud

By Gianluca Lo Nostro PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France has launched wide-ranging investigations into human trafficking and financial fraud among contacts of the late convicted U.S. sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the release of a trove of files on his activities.

Epstein Victims Called to Testify in France by Prosecutors

The main Paris prosecutor asked victims of Jeffrey Epstein to come forward after the release by the US of a large trove of files that have revealed the full extent of the disgraced financier’s global connections.

As Elections Loom in France, a Young Activist Is Killed and Tensions Spike

The beating death of Quentin Deranque has quickly become a flashpoint between the far right and far left as France prepares for local elections next month and presidential elections next year.

Man swept away by river Loire as floods hit France

By Antony Paone LES PONTS-DE-CÉ, France, Feb 18 (Reuters) - A man trying to navigate the swollen river Loire has been swept away, officials said on Wednesday, as much of western France was placed under high alert for floods,
The Economist

That irritable feeling that France was right

Yet if France has had a point all along about greater European strategic independence, why did it not happen? The answers might loosely be grouped into three: France was right, but too soon; it was right,

France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine paid

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the vessel was departing Marseille after a payment of "several million euros".

French anti-trust raids Paris taxi operator, France Inter reports

PARIS, Feb 18 (Reuters) - France's anti-trust watchdog raided Paris's largest taxi operator G7 on Tuesday as part on investigation opened after a complaint by ride-hailing company Uber Technologies, French radio station France Inter reported on Wednesday.

Louvre official says fraud 'inevitable' at large museums as France probes multimillion euro scheme

Kim Pham, the Louvre's general administrator, told the Associated Press that the museum's unique scale makes it particularly vulnerable. However, pressed to name other institutions with similar problems,
Council on Foreign Relations

How a Treaty With France Helped Secure American Independence

The Continental Congress’s success in negotiating a military alliance with France was pivotal to the colonies’ successful effort to overthrow British rule.

France's Pierre Crinon Suspended for 'Provocative Behavior' on Video After Tom Wilson Olympics Fight

Crinon and Canadian Tom Wilson dropped the gloves and fought during Canada's 10-2 win in Sunday's men's hockey game. Wilson, who plays for the NHL's Washington Capitals, was given a five-minute major and game misconduct, but France decided to punish Crinon far more severely than just the ejection.

French Anti-Fascist Group Accused In Activist Killing That Shocked France

The killing of 23-year-old student activist Quentin Deranque has shaken France at a moment of heightened political tension.