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A French judicial ruling has officially recognized breast cancer developed by an Air France flight attendant over three decades of service as a work-related disease, establishing a legal landmark.
In a landmark ruling, a French tribunal attributed a 59-year-old flight attendant’s breast cancer to her working conditions, including night shifts and passive smoking exposure.
A French court recently convicted several Georgians for stealing Russian books from a library, part of a mysterious series of thefts that have also occurred in Switzerland, Poland, the Czech Republic, and Germany.
A salvage company, granted rights to collect but not sell Titanic artifacts by a Virginia federal court, is challenging the court's jurisdiction, arguing that its earliest retrievals are governed by a French court.
A French court has overturned a burkini ban in the coastal town of Mandelieu-la-Napoule, years after France's Supreme Administrative Court ruled against such prohibitions. The town had previously resisted the ruling and continued to ban full-body swimsuits.
A French court has rejected an appeal by pro-Kremlin TV commentator Xenia Fedorova against her expulsion from the country. This decision upholds the previous ruling for her deportation.
The French Court of Cassation has upheld the extradition of Prince Paul of Romania, also known as Paul Philip Al Romaniei, to Bucharest. The 77-year-old is accused of conspiring with fraudsters since 2006 to reclaim properties he claimed as a royal heir.
The administrative court of Caen has ordered the French Minister of Justice to immediately cease behaviors by prison guards at Condé-sur-Sarthe prison, which were deemed 'contrary to ethics and law' following complaints from several inmates.
A report by the French Court of Accounts has sharply criticized EDF's human resources management, highlighting issues such as high salaries, unparalleled benefits, and electricity tariffs for employees frozen since 1951.
A French court has issued a temporary injunction preventing online retail giant Shein from selling products that imitate Lacoste's crocodile logo within the European Union.
A French court has ruled against an employee who intentionally worked during sick leave to claim damages, indicating a stricter stance on such actions by the judiciary.
A French court has ruled to extradite a Lithuanian woman wanted for the usurpation of Greek Cypriot property in northern Cyprus, a decision deemed 'exceptionally important' by the Law Office.
France's Court of Cassation has ruled that the country must recognize parentage established by a foreign court in cases of surrogacy (GPA), citing the child's best interest despite France's ban on the practice.
A French court has overturned the conviction of a man accused of murdering four family members in 1994, while other historical and contemporary legal cases are also being reviewed. This includes an acquittal for an officer in Finland and a refusal to annul a 1946 murder conviction in France.
France's Court of Revision is set to announce its decision on whether to annul the conviction of Dany Leprince for a quadruple murder in Sarthe, based on new elements that cast doubt on his guilt.
A French court has ruled that the oil and gas giant TotalEnergies must account for the CO2 emissions of its customers, holding the company responsible for climate damages.
In a landmark ruling, a French court has mandated energy giant TotalEnergies to incorporate its clients' emissions into its climate plan, marking the first application of France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance law to climate change issues.
Two Romanian women and a veterinarian are currently on trial in a French court near Paris, accused of involvement in a large-scale puppy trafficking operation between Romania and France, along with alleged animal mistreatment.
A French court has ruled against a trial concerning the use of a known toxic insecticide in the French West Indies, effectively shutting down an investigation into a health scandal that has persisted for 20 years.
A French court has ruled that the rape case against Morocco's football captain Achraf Hakimi will proceed to trial. Hakimi is accused of rape, and the decision means the legal proceedings will continue.
Albert Corrieri, aged 104, has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights to recognize his forced labor in Nazi Germany after French courts rejected his claim.
A French court has ordered the euthanasia of the pit bull Curtis, which mauled Eliza Pilarski to death in a forest in 2019, bringing an end to the legal saga that shocked France.
The French Court of Auditors has recommended a reform of the 'prime d'activité' (activity bonus), stating it is poorly targeted and lacks incentive, despite costing 11 billion euros annually.
Seven Georgian nationals are currently on trial in a French court, accused of stealing rare Russian books. The trial addresses the theft of valuable literary works.
The French Court of Cassation has issued decisions clarifying crucial details regarding compensation following work accidents. The rulings highlighted the importance of specific 'concrete work situations' in determining outcomes, after previous similar cases had yielded inverse decisions.
A French court has authorized the extradition of former ETA leader Josu Ternera to Spain based on a new European arrest warrant. This decision marks a significant development in his legal proceedings.
Françoise-Athénaïs de Rochechouart de Mortemart, known as the Marquise de Montespan, was a powerful 17th-century French court figure who bore seven children to the king and was involved in a scandalous 'witchcraft' affair.
A French court has ruled that a part-time employment contract can be converted to a full-time contract under specific conditions, according to the Labor Code.
France's highest court has rejected Amazon's appeal against a law that imposes minimum delivery fees for books. The ruling upholds the legislation designed to support independent bookstores.
A French court has ordered German automaker Volkswagen to pay 100,000 euros in compensation to a customer who purchased a diesel vehicle, ruling the company caused harm by misleading the consumer in the "Dieselgate" scandal.
French justice has allowed proceedings to continue against Agathe Habyarimana, the widow of former Rwandan President Juvénal Habyarimana, for her alleged role in the Tutsi genocide.
France's Court of Cassation has ruled that only an employee, not an employer, can request the requalification of a fixed-term employment contract (CDD) into a permanent one (CDI).
France's Court of Accounts expressed regret over the lack of detail in the government's announced €6 billion budget cuts, which were not presented to the High Council of Public Finance.
Tech mogul Elon Musk has been summoned to appear before French courts on Monday.
A judicial decision has blocked a wind turbine project near France's Loire castles, including Amboise and Chaumont, due to concerns that the four proposed masts would be visible from these historic sites.
A court in Paris has found cement maker Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism in Syria, with its former CEO, Bruno Lafont, receiving a six-year prison sentence.
A court in Paris has acquitted French national Laura Prioul of charges related to an alleged attempt to blackmail Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred, citing insufficient evidence to prove her intent to seek financial gain for altering her testimony.
A French court has postponed its ruling on whether to dismiss genocide allegations against Agathe Habyarimana, the widow of Rwanda’s former president, extending an 18-year investigation until May 6.
A French court has ruled against the extradition of a former Tunisian president, blocking efforts to return the individual to Tunisia.
A French court has denied the extradition request for the daughter of former Tunisian President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali.
A French court has ruled against Cardiff in a financial dispute concerning compensation related to the death of Emiliano Sala after a plane crash.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced a new policy reinstating gender testing and effectively preventing transgender women from competing in women's Olympic events by limiting participation to 'biological females' ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Games.
Preacher Tariq Ramadan has been convicted in absentia and sentenced to 18 years in prison for the rapes of three complainants, having not appeared in court during the three-week trial.
The French Court of Accounts has sharply criticized the country's territorial policies, covering areas like colleges, social housing, and security, highlighting that despite substantial funding, the allocation and impact remain unclear.
A French court has rejected an attempt by France to temporarily ban the online platform Shein, which had been sought due to concerns over child-like sex dolls and weapons being sold.
A report from the French Court of Auditors, presented Monday, suggests a reduction in salary guarantee rights due to a probable long-term increase in scheme charges, recommending examination of all levers to reduce imbalance.
A French court has commenced a landmark trial examining the Islamic State (IS) group’s campaign against the Yazidi religious minority in northern Iraq, marking the first time France has prosecuted a suspect for genocide linked to these attacks.
Amélie de Montchalin was officially sworn in as the new president of the French Court of Accounts, following her appointment in February.
A Paris court has rejected Nicolas Sarkozy's appeal to offset an upcoming six-month prison sentence with time already served under house arrest. The former French president will not go to jail, but another legal proceeding is set to begin soon.
A French court on Monday reduced on appeal the prison sentences of three men convicted over the 2020 jihadist beheading of a teacher who showed a class cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed. Samuel Paty, 47, was murdered in October 2020 by Abdoullakh Anzorov, an 18-year-old radical Islamist of Chechen origin, in an act that horrified France. Anzorov was killed in a shoot-out with police. Two friends of Anzorov, French national Naim Boudaoud and Azim Epsirkhanov, a Russian of Chechen origin, had th...
A French court has sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of promoting terrorism.
A French court has sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari for justifying terrorism, in a case potentially linked to a prisoner swap for two French citizens held in Iran.
The French Court of Accounts has issued a warning regarding the conditions of a contract between the French state and GazelEnergie, the operator of the Gardanne power plant, highlighting a significant increase in public support to 1.5 billion euros.
Former Wagner Group members are reportedly serving as security agents on ships belonging to Russia's 'ghost fleet,' as revealed in a French court case.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy's legal team has requested a French court to merge two conviction sentences into time served with an ankle monitor.
A French court is set to determine its jurisdiction over the Chinese captain of the oil tanker Boracay, which is reportedly part of Russia's 'shadow fleet,' after he failed to comply with French navy orders off the coast of Brittany.
A French court has recognized a cabin crew member’s breast cancer as an occupational disease caused by prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation. The landmark ruling establishes a legal precedent for airline workers seeking compensation for space radiation-related illnesses.
A French court ruled that measures intended to protect minors under recent legislation violated freedom of expression, finding the restrictions disproportionate and unnecessary.
France's highest administrative court upheld the temporary closure of a Paris establishment that hosted paid group sexual activities, citing serious risks to women. The decision awaits a final ruling on the venue's future.
The extradition process for Paul of Romania, convicted in the Băneasa Farm case, could be indefinitely delayed as his lawyers attempt to convince French courts that he is too ill.
A French court has suspended a burkini ban on beaches in Mandelieu-la-Napoule, prompting the mayor of the Côte d'Azur town to denounce the judiciary's perceived 'disconnection' from reality.
A French court has ruled in favor of Marine Le Pen in a dispute with Gabriel Attal's party regarding her use of the word 'renaissance' on a campaign poster. Attal's party plans to appeal the decision.
A French court has validated the annulment of a data center construction permit in Le Bourget, which was controversially signed two days before municipal elections by the outgoing mayor.
A French court has ordered the reopening of an investigation into journalist Ariane Lavrilleux concerning the sensitive "Egypt Papers" case. Press freedom groups warn this could have significant implications for the protection of journalistic sources.
A French court has sentenced a 15-year-old boy to 18 years in prison for the murder of a school supervisor, citing his "extreme psychiatric dangerousness" and high risk of reoffending.
A French court has ruled against Shein, prohibiting the fast-fashion retailer from selling products that imitate Lacoste's crocodile logo within the European Union, citing a risk of consumer confusion and likely counterfeiting.
Marine Le Pen has officially announced her candidacy for the French presidential elections in 2027, despite a recent appeals conviction. She stated her intention to run, with Jordan Bardella expected to be her Prime Minister.
A French court has ordered Bernard Arnault, the world's eighth richest person, to pay €22.5 million in retroactive taxes. This ruling comes after a legal dispute regarding his tax obligations.
A French court has ordered a rare criminal retrial for Dany Leprince, who has maintained his innocence for 30 years after being convicted of the 1994 murders of his brother, sister-in-law, and two nieces.
French courts have established the concept of 'ambient sexual harassment,' meaning repeated exposure to inappropriate comments in the workplace, even if not personally targeted, can constitute sexual harassment.
A Nantes administrative court has blocked the 'Destination Gavy' real estate project in Saint-Nazaire, which included a 14-story tower, ruling that it could not proceed without an environmental assessment.
French justice has clarified the legal requirement for employers to provide training to employees before dismissal, ensuring their adaptation to the job and maintenance of their employment capacity.
A French court has ruled that oil and gas giant TotalEnergies must account for the greenhouse gas emissions of its clients in its vigilance plan within six months. This landmark decision requires the company to better assess and report the risks caused by its full value chain emissions.
The French Court of Auditors has highlighted persistent limitations in the state's communication regarding the budget, hindering access for citizens, media, and experts.
A recent decision by a French court has raised questions about its stance on Palestine, with critics suggesting it denies the widely accepted right of occupied populations to resist.
A French court has approved the extradition of Paul of Romania, who was convicted in Romania and has been a fugitive for nearly six years. The decision is not yet final.
A French court has sentenced six Georgian nationals to up to seven years in prison for stealing rare 19th-century Russian literary classics from French libraries.
France's Court of Accounts has indicated that the distribution of migrants to regions needs to be 'optimized' to address the highly concentrated presence in Île-de-France and the resulting increase in homelessness.
France's Court of Cassation is reviewing appeals related to the decision not to prosecute a police officer for the murder of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, whose death sparked widespread riots in June 2023.
As the World Cup approaches, teams are playing warm-up matches, and host cities are preparing for the economic impact. Discussions also include the expanded 48-team format for future tournaments and various related news.
France's Cour de cassation has ruled that any dismissal based, even partially, on an employee's pregnancy is null and void, clarifying essential points regarding recruitment and termination for pregnant women.
France's Court of Auditors has deemed the 2022 nationalization of energy company EDF, costing 9.7 billion euros, "costly" and its necessity "not demonstrated."
French courts are increasingly recognizing animals as victims under a new legal concept of 'animal prejudice,' leading to questions about compensation, which is paid to civil parties as animals cannot receive it directly.
A French Court of Appeal has ruled that metro tickets in Paris can continue to be sold on iPhones, resolving a "regulatory imbroglio" that had been criticized by the regional president.
French courts have approved the extradition of Vladimiras Antonovas, former shareholder of the bankrupt 'Snoras' bank, to Lithuania.
The French Court of Accounts has launched its fifth public participation campaign, inviting French citizens to submit suggestions for investigations by the end of June. Audits on selected proposals will begin in January 2027.
A French court is set to rule on Wednesday in a long-running investigation linked to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda. Prosecutors and civil parties are seeking the indictment of Rwanda’s former first lady, Agathe Habyarimana.
The French Court of Cassation has ruled that Henryane de Chaponay, known as the "Red Countess" and who died in 2019, can be buried in the royal necropolis, winning her post-mortem funeral lawsuit.
A French court sentenced an Algerian nanny to two and a half years in prison for poisoning a Jewish family but controversially ruled that the act was not driven by antisemitism.
Elon Musk has been summoned to appear before French courts in connection with an investigation into his social media platform, X. However, the US Justice Department has reportedly refused to assist the French probe, including an interview with Musk.
The French Court of Auditors has highlighted the prevalence of too many reduced rates offered by local authorities for activities such as sports, theater, and transport, noting their costly nature.
A French court delivered a landmark verdict in the case of an 11-year-old schoolgirl's suicide, banning a teacher from teaching for life and imposing a suspended sentence and high compensation for bullying.
An Orthodox church in Nice is awaiting a decision from the French Court of Cassation in its ongoing property dispute with Moscow, as a lower court has deferred to the highest French jurisdiction on the complex ownership question.
France's High Council of Public Finance (Cour des comptes) expressed concerns regarding the compatibility of an increased defense budget with the country's current economic situation and state expenditure control.
French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.
A French court has sentenced Chen Zhangjie, the Chinese captain of the Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker Boracay, to one year in prison in absentia and issued an arrest warrant for failing to comply with orders during an inspection in international waters, with the vessel suspected of transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions.
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced in absentia to 18 years in prison by a French court.
Tariq Ramadan, who was convicted in absentia and sentenced to 18 years in prison for three rapes, has stated his intention to return to France for a new, adversarial trial once his health permits.
A French court has sentenced a former police officer to 12 years in prison for raping a woman who had come to report domestic abuse.
A Yazidi woman has testified in a French court, recounting her harrowing experiences of rape, slavery, and eventual escape from the Islamic State, as part of an ongoing genocide trial where a French jihadist's ex-wife also previously testified about his transformation into a slave owner.
A French court has ruled against the government's attempt to temporarily shut down the online retailer Shein, which faced scrutiny over the sale of child-like sex dolls and prohibited weapons.
A French court of appeal is set to rule on Thursday regarding the potential suspension of Shein's marketplace in France, following a lower court's rejection of a total ban but acknowledgment of 'serious damage to public order'.
A Lyon administrative court has once again validated the request by the Anticor association for the publication of expense reports from former Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional president Laurent Wauquiez, giving the regional authority six months to comply.
The French Court of Auditors has criticized the state's prolonged inaction against widespread car registration fraud, which has been exacerbated by the massive outsourcing of registration processes without adequate safeguards.
The Administrative Court of Bordeaux has rejected an environmental association's request to suspend the construction of a controversial Flying Whales airship factory in Laruscade, Gironde, validating its implantation.
A French court has ordered the state to suspend ptarmigan hunting for five years. These birds are primarily found in Arctic and boreal regions, with small, isolated groups in the French Alps and Pyrenees.
A French court on Thursday (February 26) sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari to prison for justifying terrorism in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held in…
A French court on Thursday sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of justifying terrorism in a move that observers believe could spur Paris' negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are detained in Iran.
A French administrative court upheld a speeding fine for a woman who drove 43 km/h over the limit to take her cancer-stricken husband to urgent medical care, ruling it lacked jurisdiction to overturn the sanction based on medical emergency.
A French administrative court annulled the procedure for awarding a water market contract in the Île-de-France region to Suez, citing a violation of the principle of equal treatment for candidates.
Amélie de Montchalin, the newly appointed president of the French Court of Auditors, will recuse herself from debates concerning public finances for 2025. Her appointment sparked controversy due to potential conflicts of interest, as she previously served as a government minister.
A French court has suspended Georgia's $383 million payment to ENKA Renewables, the company involved in the Namakhvani HPP project, following the termination of their contract in 2021.
A French court declined to convict a woman charged with defrauding four men out of 1.8 million euros through false promises of romantic relationships and financial investments.
The French Court of Appeal has overturned a previous ban, allowing Marine Le Pen to re-enter the presidential race next year, ending uncertainty around her candidacy.
France's highest court has blocked the government's proposed ban on social media for children under 15, citing constitutional concerns about freedom of speech. This decision comes amidst criticism of President Macron's vacation during ongoing national issues.
A wine castle owned by Lauritz was sold for 84 million Danish kroner in July, less than half its desired price, according to French court documents.
A French court has validated the prefect's decision to close a mosque in Aulnay, citing incitement to violence, hatred, or discrimination linked to terrorism.
France's Court of Cassation has definitively rejected Paul of Romania's appeal against his extradition, clearing the way for him to be brought back to Romania, as confirmed by Radu Marinescu and recent reports.
TotalEnergies is appealing a French court ruling concerning its climate duty of vigilance, a legal obligation for companies to prevent human rights and environmental harms in their operations.
After over three months of hearings, a French court has delivered verdicts in a case involving a murder, two attempted murders, and several violent assaults linked to a Masonic lodge in the Paris region, sentencing 22 defendants to up to 30 years in prison.
Former Belgian MP Laurent Louis has been acquitted by a French court in a cryptocurrency-related fraud case, marking a judicial victory for him.
The French Court of Accounts reports that while the deficit of regions, departments, and communes is decreasing, it remains 'elevated,' urging local authorities to contribute to balancing public accounts.
A French appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen's conviction for misusing EU funds but reduced her ban from holding public office, potentially allowing her to run in next year's presidential election. The court also sentenced her to a one-year suspended prison sentence with an electronic tag.
The French Court of Auditors has severely criticized the human resources management of French air traffic controllers, citing issues such as inflated payroll, insufficient working hours, an unsuitable status for their mission, and a failure to anticipate recruitment needs or improve operational performance.
A French court is set to rule on the legal status of children born via surrogacy abroad, a practice forbidden in France but used by French citizens, leading to legal uncertainty.
French prosecutors announced that the owner of a Russia-linked tanker, detained in France in May, has been fined one million euros.
Bottled water brand Volvic plans to appeal a Paris Commercial Court ruling that found its 'carbon neutral' and '100 percent recyclable' environmental claims to be misleading commercial practices.
A French administrative court confirmed the annulment of a provision that would have allowed burkini swimwear in Grenoble's municipal swimming pools.
The French Court of Cassation has overturned the conviction of Grand Corps Malade in the legal dispute with journalist Fabien Lecœuvre over the unauthorized use of his voice in a song.
A French court has refused to reopen the rape investigation against filmmaker Luc Besson. This decision follows a previous dismissal of the case, despite calls for further inquiry into the allegations.
Morocco's national football team captain, Achraf Hakimi, will stand trial in France on charges of alleged rape after losing his appeal. The PSG player is accused of rape by a woman in February.
The administrative court in Paris has ordered the French Interior Minister to grant accreditation to a Politis journalist for the Eurosatory arms fair, overturning an earlier refusal based on a perceived 'risk' of 'protest happening'.
France's Court of Cassation has annulled the requalification of facts for the police officer involved in Nahel's death, thereby reopening the possibility of a murder trial, stating that the lower court did not justify its decision.
A French court has sentenced nine Azerbaijani individuals for the attempted murder of exiled blogger Mahammad Mirzali, who was attacked in Nantes on March 14, 2021. The verdict concludes a high-profile case involving political exiles.
As the next FIFA World Cup approaches, discussions are ongoing regarding player impact, team preparations, and the tournament's schedule. Various reports and podcasts are covering qualifying matches, player performances, and the broader implications of the global football event.
The French Court of Auditors has called for "increased transparency" in the procedures for recognizing the state of natural disaster for communes, noting that the process is sometimes exposed to pressure from stakeholders.
French courts are increasingly stringent on women who joined the Islamic State in Syria, with 18 of 23 terrorism trials scheduled for 2026 involving such women, who are now judged on equal footing with men.
The French Court of Accounts has proposed allowing direct recovery of unpaid medical franchise fees from individuals' bank accounts, estimating this measure could increase annual collections by 500 million euros for health insurance.
France’s Constitutional Council has upheld the maintenance of low-emission zones, which restrict the use of the most polluting vehicles in towns and cities, blocking attempts by right-wing and far-right MPs to weaken environmental policies.
A French court has found Airbus and Air France guilty of negligent manslaughter for their roles in the 2009 Rio-Paris flight crash that killed 228 people. Both companies are appealing the verdict.
According to the French Court of Accounts, one in nine employee pensions contains errors, and the amount of errors affecting health expense reimbursements reached 3.4 billion euros in 2025.
A French court has convicted two passengers who caused a disturbance on a Ryanair flight to Ibiza last May, sentencing them to 10 months of suspended imprisonment and ordering them to pay over 10,000 euros in fines for their inappropriate behavior that led to the flight's diversion.
A French court has ruled that an individual charter signed by an employee has no bearing on their 'forfait-jours' or fixed-day work package. The Labor Code stipulates that such work arrangements require the employee's agreement and a written individual agreement.
A woman living in Spain was condemned by a French court to reimburse 54,000 euros to the Caisse d’allocations familiales (CAF) for illegally receiving social benefits while not residing stably in Fran
The French Court of Auditors has reported that the semiconductor sector in France received an 'extraordinary' 8.7 billion euros in public aid between 2018 and 2025, according to its first assessment of government support.
A Gozitan man, recently convicted by a French court for involvement in a large-scale laughing gas trafficking operation, has been employed as a security officer at Gozo General Hospital, prompting serious questions about vetting procedures.
A French court has condemned cement company Lafarge for an "organized, opaque and illegal" system of terrorist funding, explicitly linking its commercial partnership with terrorist groups to subsequent attacks.
France's Court of Cassation has issued a significant decision clarifying the legal status of 'salaried spouses' working within the same company, a common arrangement in France.
Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been sentenced in absentia to 18 years in prison by a French court.
Following media reports last week about a French court's decision to extradite Vladimir Antonov, a former executive of the bankrupt Snoras bank, to Lithuania, the Prosecutor General's Office states it has not yet received official notification.
A French court has overturned the Paris police department's ban on a four-day Muslim gathering, which authorities had argued posed a security threat due to potential terrorism targeting.
Turkey has announced that its air defenses intercepted a ballistic missile fired from Iran over NATO skies, marking another near-miss incident and escalating the threat to the region.
A French court has sentenced a mother to 25 years in prison after newborn babies were discovered in her freezer.
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered former bishop Jean-Michel di Falco to pay over €160,000 in damages to a man who accused him of rape and sexual assault in the 1970s.
Amélie de Montchalin, President of the French Court of Accounts, has excluded herself from debates on the 2026 budget due to her previous role as Minister of Public Action and Accounts.
The Paris Court of Appeal has rejected the French government's attempt to suspend the operations of Shein's digital marketplace, which allows other sellers and brands to offer their products.
Nicolas Zepeda, accused of killing Japanese student Narumi Kurosaki in December 2016, appeared before a French criminal court in Lyon for his third trial, where he again proclaimed his innocence.
A French court has begun the first trial in France examining the Yazidi genocide, with Sabri Essid being tried in absentia for 'genocide'. Two Yazidi women are expected to testify about their enslavement.
A major fraud scandal in France's vehicle registration system has allowed approximately one million 'ghost cars' to circulate illegally on French roads, according to a report by the French Court of Auditors.
The US Justice Department published additional FBI documents describing interviews with a woman who said President Donald Trump sexually assaulted her after she was introduced to him by Jeffrey Epstein.
A French appeal court upheld one jail term and reduced three others over the chain of events that led to the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty by a Chechen jihadist in October 2020.
A French court upheld the Interior Ministry's decision to label Jean-Luc Mélenchon's La France Insoumise (LFI) as 'far left,' rejecting the party's appeal and impacting its candidates' classification in upcoming municipal elections.
An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has been sentenced to a year in prison by a French court for promoting terrorism on social media. Observers suggest she could become a bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals held in Iran.
A French court is set to deliver its verdict in the trial of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari, accused of glorifying terrorism, with speculation she could be a bargaining chip for French nationals held in Tehran.
A French court handed suspended prison sentences and five-year bans from France to three men from Gozo who were arrested last month in the Savoie region in connection with a large-scale crime.
A French court has confirmed the decision to ban beach restaurants (paillotes) in La Grande Motte, rejecting an appeal by the mayor and three operating companies.
A French court has acquitted a former DGSE engineer accused of delivering classified defense information to a foreign power, despite the prosecution's request for a four-year prison sentence.
A former French Senate adviser has received a one-year suspended sentence for collecting over 1,800 sexual images, primarily taken without consent in public.