FRANCE
France Officially Bans People From Owning Themselves by Flying Instead of Taking Fast, Convenient Trains
The ban on commercial flights where fast, frequent high-speed rail service exists cleared a major hurdle.
Man Wins 7-Year Legal Battle To Not Have To Be ‘Fun’ at Work
A clear win for setting workplace boundaries – but a sad loss for happy hours the world over.
‘Justice for Lola’: France’s Far-Right Is Exploiting a 12-Year-Old Girl’s Murder
Lola’s family urged people not to politicise their daughter's death, but that hasn’t stopped the far-right holding anti-migrant rallies across the country.
Pom-Poms and Tears: Photos from One of Europe's Largest Majorette Contests
The shiny lamé, the big smiles, the focused looks – Amélie Canon's photos capture the essence of young girls' competitions.
Rescuers Are Desperately Trying to Save a Whale Stranded in the River Seine
Environmentalists fear that the malnourished Beluga, who is thousands of miles from its natural home, might starve to death.
French Scientist's Photo of ‘Distant Star’ Was Actually Chorizo
Étienne Klein’s tweet was liked and retweeted thousands of times before he revealed he was trolling and the photo showed a slice of sausage, not Proxima Centauri.
‘An Extraordinary Vote’: France Stunned by Far-Right’s Election Gains
Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally won a record high number of seats in France’s parliamentary elections to become the third largest party, just months after Emmanuel Macron defeated Le Pen in a presidential runoff.
The Domestic Workers Trapped in Modern-Day Slavery
Inès dreamt of a better life in France. Instead, she was held captive inside a family home and made to work 24 hours a day.
I Was an Amateur Judge at France's First Fondue Championship
Heaven exists and it’s getting to eat pot after pot of gooey, melted cheese.
Intense Policing and a Hijab Ban: Why People Fear Le Pen Will Win
The French town of Perpignan is the biggest town run by Le Pen's far-right National Rally. VICE World News spoke to migrants about their fears ahead of Sunday's election.
Photos of France's Weird and Wonderful Festivals
From medieval fest celebrating spoons to colourful carnival parties, these traditional events have been going strong for centuries.
FML Was a Funny Blog for College Kids. Now, Users Air Out Adult Problems
On the beloved late-2000s website, young people submitted their Ls about zits and bad hookups. Today, they ask for advice on divorce and landlords.