Christian Malard
William and Kate's lawyers go to court
Lawyers for the Royal family are preparing to go to court in France, seeking damages and an injunction against further publication of topless photographs of the Duchess of Cambridge. Audio
First round of Parliamentary elections take place in France
The Socialist party has won the majority of the votes in the first round of France's parliamentary elections overnight. Audio
New French PM announced
A former German language teacher, Jean-Marc Ayrault, has taken over as France's new Socialist prime minister, a day after Francois Hollande was inaugurated as president. Audio
France's new president is sworn in
As Greece faces fresh elections, France has sworn in its new president, Francois Hollande. Audio
France elects first socialist president in two decades
Exit polls show the left-wing candidate, Francois Hollande, has secured 52% of the vote, making him the first Socialist president in nearly two decades. Audio
French candidiates battle scandals
The French Presidential campaign has entered its final week with both hopefuls battling the taint of scandal. Over the weekend, incumbent right-winger Nicolas Sarkozy's hopes of re-election were… Audio
Arson attack on the Paris offices of a satirical magazine
In Paris, the offices of French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo have been badly damaged in an arson attack. Audio
French return home from World Cup empty handed
The French rugby team has received a heroes' welcome home despite returning without the Webb Ellis Cup. Audio
Brave French performance makes for nail-biting final
It's been more than two decades since the All Blacks beat France 29-9 to win the inaugural World Cup when New Zealand last hosted the tournament. Audio
France rugby fans thrilled by black and blue pairing
Rugby fans in France are holding on to hope that their team will surprise everyone and defeat the All Blacks in the World Cup final. Audio
