The face of the inclusive new France
Angelique ChrisafisA woman confronting daunting challenges wonders how to spend more time with her family. Angelique Chrisafis reports.
Austerity haunts Hollande
Angelique ChrisafisFranois Hollande, Europe's chief critic of one-size-fits-all austerity measures, is facing the headache of inescapable belt-tightening at home.
E-books in France a non!starter
Angelique ChrisafisReading habits were back on the political agenda in France this week when Hollande's government, vowing to protect the printed word.
Could Mali change the face of France's Hollande?
Angelique ChrisafisUnpopular in the polls and accused of dithering on the economy, France's Francois Hollande is in decisive mode when it comes to the situation in Mali.
France unhappy with the new normal
Angelique ChrisafisWhatever the PR, things are not looking sunny for Franois Hollande. Opinion polls show that normal is not enough.
Clampdown on dodgy diet drug, Mediator
Angelique ChrisafisThe wheels of justice have started to turn for victims of a weight-loss pill that did more harm than good. Angelique Chrisafis reports.
Hollande vows to fight Mali rebels until they are 'destroyed'
Air raids continue "day and night" in the battle with insurgents in Mali, but France's president has dismissed suggestions of colonialism.
Sarkozy's house raided as L'Oreal detectives make up for lost time
Angelique ChrisafisDetectives investigating alleged illegal campaign-financing by L'Oreal heir Liliane Bettencourt, have raided the former French president's mansion.
Belgium film on street harassment strikes a chord
Angelique ChrisafisSofie Peeters's account of the everyday sexist insults that women face has triggered debate about the inaction over the universal problem.
Charity workers jailed for attempting to smuggle 'orphans' out of Chad
Angelique ChrisafisA French former fireman and a circus performer have been sentenced to two years in prison for attempting to smuggle 103 children out of Chad.
