France

A man in France has pleaded guilty at trial to sedating his then-wife, raping her, and inviting other men to rape her for ten years.

Pavel Durov has been charged in relation to Telegram as a platform, alleging it has facilitated alleged criminal activity.

French media claims Pavel Durov was arrested in France over the weekend due to Telegram’s moderation and content policies.

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The newly-formed left-wing coalition Nouveau Front Populaire (NFP) picked up around 180 of 577 seats in France’s Lower House.

The far-right in France won the most votes in the first round of the national election, after President Emmanuel Macron called a snap poll.

It comes after the far-right party led by his main rival Marine Le Pen delivered a stronger-than-expected result in the European Parliament elections.

The Australian Government says it’s working with local governments to organise additional flights to return citizens.

A state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia after a series of violent protests resulted in almost 200 arrests, dozens of injuries, and at least three deaths.

France has proposed a ban on fast fashion advertising, as well as a penalty for companies selling fast fashion products.

French President Emmanuel Macron introduced draft legislation to protect abortion rights last year.

SUVs are taking up more space on Paris’ roads. SUV drivers in the city will now pay triple the parking fees of smaller vehicles.

The new Prime Minister (PM) of France is both the youngest and first openly gay person to take on the top role.

Paris residents have reported bedbugs on trains, in movie theatres, and at airports, while outbreaks in Lyon and Marseilles have forced school closures.

France has banned sales of Apple’s iPhone 12 after the national watchdog found the device exceeds European radiation limits.

The French Government wants to ban the use of ‘meat terminology’ like ‘steak’ or ‘sausage’ from the labels of vegan food products.