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The latest breaking news and stories on France, a country in western Europe known as a semi-presidential republic, and the world’s seventh largest economy. Also covering France’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on France’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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Prime Minister Michel Barnier
Vietnam’s To Lam waves after shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi before their meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on May 6. Photo: EPA
Vietnam

Beyond bamboo: Vietnam’s To Lam mounts a diplomacy offensive

The security chief turned paramount leader is chasing the markets and capital required to reach high-income status by 2045.

Fame and celebrity

Travolta gets surprise Cannes prize: ‘beyond the Oscar’

Electric & new energy vehicles

Peugeot, Jeep take on Chinese rivals with new models using local EV tech

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase collections in Paris under 5-year deal

Partnership with Paris-based Centre Pompidou also covers research and talent exchange.

A visitor to the M+ looks at The Second State by Geng Jianyi. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Stephen Miran, Trump’s economic guru, is leaving the Fed. What happens now?

Miran quit his job as a Trump economic adviser to join the US Federal Reserve board, where he became known as a vocal dove.

The Philippines

Western powers ramp up support for Philippines’ Luzon economic hub

Eight more countries will invest in the project as they accelerate regional trade diversification in sectors ranging from AI to energy.

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Asian cinema

Review | Parallel Tales: Asghar Farhadi misfires with latest French excursion

This tale of voyeurism in Paris, starring Vincent Cassel, Virginie Efira and Isabelle Huppert, lacks any tension or romantic intrigue.

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Isabelle Huppert as Sylvie (left) and Adam Bessa as Adam in a still from Parallel Tales, directed by Asghar Farhadi.
2026 Xi-Trump summit

The toast, the tastes and the tech selfie that crowned the US-China summit

The Chinese and US presidents attend a glittering state banquet that combined Chinese and Western dishes.

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The Netherlands

France, Netherlands say all hantavirus contact cases negative

Globally three people have died, six are confirmed to have hantavirus, and there is one probable case.

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The Philippines

Why airport at former US naval base in Philippines has Washington’s backing

The trend in defence is for civilian infrastructure that can be rapidly adapted for military use during contingencies, experts say.

An artist's impression of the Sangley Point International Airport project. Photo: Handout
High Jewellery

Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres high jewellery, unveiled in Saint-Tropez

Celebrities from Shu Qi and Zoe Saldaña to Tilda Swinton attended the event on the French Riviera on Wednesday.

Shu Qi, Tilda Swinton, Zoe Saldaña and Tuba Büyüküstün at the unveiling of Cartier’s Le Chœur des Pierres high jewellery collection in Saint-Tropez. Photo: Vincenzo La Torre
Crime

French prosecutors seek 7-year sentence for ex-president Sarkozy

He is in an appeal trial on charges that he sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election.

Disease

France lifts cruise lockdown after outbreak scare, as stomach bug blamed

Authorities rule out a link to the deadly hantavirus as asymptomatic passengers are cleared to disembark in Bordeaux.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Leaving so soon? US, China hold briefest trade talks yet before leaders’ summit

The two delegations met in Seoul’s Incheon Airport, spoke for a few hours and skipped the press conferences typically held after earlier sessions.

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Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prior to trade talks in South Korea on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua
Africa

French president’s onstage outburst in Kenya overshadows Africa bid

Emmanuel Macron rebukes a Kenyan audience for disrupting speakers - drawing a mix of mockery, praise and criticism.

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron criticising attendees for talking over the speakers. Photo: AFP
2026 Xi-Trump summit

China and US teams race to find easy summit deliverables at meeting in Seoul

The two sides will seek to ‘iron out any last-minute issues’ in single day of talks, economist says.

2026 Xi-Trump summit

Privacy screens and police dogs: how Beijing is preparing for Trump’s visit

The Chinese capital intensifies security and clears hotels ahead of the summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

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Food and Drinks

Breadwinner: meet the best baguette maker in Paris

This year’s Grand Prix de la Baguette was won by the owner of the Fournil Didot bakery, who beat more than 140 other bakers.

Sithamparappillai Jegatheepan, owner of the Parisian bakery Le Fournil de Didot, is the winner of the 2026 Grand Prix de la Baguette competition. Photo: Michael Evers/dpa
China airliners

European airlines adding China flights despite Russian airspace barrier

Demand for China-Europe flights surges as airlines avoid Iranian, Russian airspace and divert tourists away from Southeast Asia.

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Hantavirus

More passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship test positive

Two passengers, French and American, test positive as governments take extensive precautions for evacuees.

Hantavirus

French evacuee from hantavirus-hit ship shows ‘symptoms’, PM says

All five passengers flown back to France have been placed in strict isolation until further notice.

Ambulances transporting French national passengers of the MV Hondius arrive at the Bichat hospital in Paris on Sunday. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

Could Spain’s ‘compliment sandwich’ approach to China work for the EU?

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent visit to Beijing illustrates ‘delicate equilibrium’, analyst says as others voice scepticism.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping (right) and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez (left) arrive at the Diaoyutai Guest House in Beijing on April 11. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran

Iran responds to US proposal, as Qatari tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz

The response, sent via Pakistan, focuses on ending the war on all fronts, especially Lebanon, and on the safety of shipping in the waterway.

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Japan

Divorced from reality? Japan’s joint custody reform divides parents

Critics call the legal change a ‘cosmetic’ fix for a system that still allows one parent to simply disappear.

China-France relations

Beijing urges France to respect one-China principle during high-level talks

Top diplomat Wang Yi tells visiting French senior adviser the countries should strengthen a partnership ‘free from external interference’.

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China’s top diplomat Wang Yi (right) shakes hands with Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Beijing on May 8, 2026. Photo: Xinhua
Elon Musk

Musk uses slurs to mock French prosecutors investigating X

Investigators are probing the US billionaire’s social media platform over political interference, Holocaust denial and sexual deepfakes.

Elon Musk recently failed to respond to a summons from the French judiciary for an informal interview. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Decoding this year’s US-Japan-Philippines Balikatan drills

Analysts say this year’s drills, which stress tested a new generation of mobile strike capabilities, were a pointed display of resolve.

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China-EU relations

Tall story? Sophie la Girafe, France’s national toy, revealed to be Chinese-made

The maker of Sophie la Girafe reportedly ran a ‘fake’ factory in France for years, while secretly producing the iconic toy in China.

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