Hittler up against Zielinski in viral election in French town
We’re all thinking the same thing Sunday’s municipal elections in a small French town have gained internet fame, due to the surnames of the mayor and one of his opponents. In Arcis-sur-Aube, which has a population of 2,785, current mayor Charles Hittler is running for re-election against Antoine Renault-Zielinski. In social media, there has been […]
1 week ago
France set to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex
Supporters hope it will help reduce instances of marital rape France is making moves to legally establish the end of the so-called “conjugal rights”, the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. On Wednesday, a bill was approved in the National Assembly, adding a clause to the country’s civil code to make clear […]
1 month ago
Two arrested over theft of jewels at the Louvre museum
BREAKING Two people have been arrested as suspects in connection with the theft of jewellery from Paris’ Louvre museum, according to reports in the French media, via BBC News. Renowned French outlet Le Parisien have reported that two people were arrested while trying to board a flight at Charles de Gaulle Airport on Saturday evening. […]
5 months ago
Officials reveal what was stolen from the Louvre in seven-minute heist
The damage is currently being assessed Thieves have stolen ‘genuinely priceless’ items from the Louvre museum in Paris in a heist that lasted seven minutes. A French minister confirmed the museum was closed after a robbery that took place as the museum opened this morning, and that no one was injured. “No injuries to report,” […]
5 months ago
Streamer dies ‘horrifying’ death during live stream after ‘days of torture and sleep depravation’
An investigation has been launched A popular streamer has died a ‘horrifying’ death during one of his live streams after reported ‘days of torture and sleep depravation’. French streamer Raphaël Graven, known also as Jean Pormanove or JP, is reported to have been found dead at a residence in the southern French town of Contes, […]
7 months ago
France set to officially recognise a Palestinian state
They will become the first G7 state to do so France is set to officially recognise a Palestinian state, as announced by French president Emmanuel Macron last night. In doing so, La République will become the first of a group of powerful G7 members who are yet to recognise a Palestinian state. Spain were the […]
8 months ago