Ten people went on trial in France on Monday, accused of the online harassment of Brigitte Macron, who has been hounded for years by rumours that she was born male. How did the conspiracy theory

Ten people went on trial in Paris on Monday charged with sexist online harassment of Brigitte Macron, in the latest case linked to unsubstantiated gender claims thrown at the French first lady in France and beyond.

(Global Edition) From the BBC’s World Service … French unions are urging millions of public sector workers to join a one-day strike in the latest industrial action against President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to cut jobs and freeze pay. While some ...

Sébastien Lecornu was the fourth prime minister to go since the summer of 2024. His departure adds yet more pressure on president Emmanuel Macron.