His aim was to regain control of French politics, but that’s not what the opinion polls say will happen. Mr Macron had no need to call National Assembly elections for another three years.

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"The first thing I recommend to anyone getting into yoga is learning a sun salutation," Childs says. If you’re unfamiliar with sun salutation, it's a sequence of 12 traditional yoga poses (or asanas) ...

Major French bank hits overseas clients with ‘admin fees’ of up to €300 a year ...

French is the common and official language of Québec. Communicating in French allows for full participation in Québec society, particularly in the job market. The Government of Québec offers free ...

The Top Singles chart is France’s main singles chart, compiled by Official Charts Company for SNEP and SCPP, based on sales, airplay and streams in France. View the full chart here.

French cinema, originating with pioneers like the Lumière brothers and Georges Méliès, is renowned for its realism and bold themes. It stands as a significant force in global filmmaking, often ...