Asian fast-fashion giant Shein has chosen France as the location to open its first permanent physical outlets. It will occupy concessions in department stores first in Paris, followed by five others in the cities of Dijon, Reims, Grenoble, Angers and Limoges.

France faces new strikes that are likely to disrupt air travel just as the country is losing its attraction as a tourist and business destination because of the political turmoil and higher taxes.

French TV news channel BFM showed images of the Boracay with what it said were masked soldiers in uniform on the bridge. The French navy, the coast guard and other maritime authorities did not respond to requests for comment.

Broadway and the West End may be the global capitals of musical theatre, but some of the best musicals have also come from outside the boundaries of New York City and London. France has produced revolutionary rock operas like Starmania and La Révolution Française to international blockbusters like Les Misérables,

Shein, the online fast-fashion retailer, is facing opposition to a plan to open physical shops in regional French cities within department stores that carry the Galeries Lafayette name.

The "shop-in-shops" in the BHV department store in central Paris and Galeries Lafayette department stores in five provincial cities, mark a new step for Shein which has up to now only hosted temporary pop-up shops around the world mainly aimed at marketing.

Organisers of the French open tennis tournament have opted to keep faith with line judges for next year's competition.

Pilgrims from all over France and beyond gathered in Maid of Orléans’ hometown to celebrate this landmark anniversary, demonstrating the enduring power of her legacy of faith and fellowship.

France and Ireland expressed serious concern Wednesday after Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to Gaza. French