FRANCE
This Photographer Made a Camera Out of Police Bombs to Capture Riots
“People say photojournalists have to be impartial, but I want to be part of the movement.”
Conversations with Drug Dealers and Their Mothers
“I had no idea what was going on; I just knew Samir was slipping bills into my wallet.”
Yes, There Are More Bed Bugs. But Most Were Probably Here Already
Expert pest controllers get real about the big bed bug panic.
Are You Ready for the Bed Bug-pocalypse?
The little critters that could are currently on tour in France. We asked a scientist if they're a harbinger of things to come.
Why Have There Been So Many Coups In Former French Colonies?
Western analysts claim we are seeing the death of democracy in Africa. But the reality is far more complicated than that.
Man Facing Deportation After Being Hit by Drunk Driver Protected by Diplomatic Immunity
A Filipino delivery driver in Paris has been told to leave the country after getting in a car accident with a Chinese embassy employee who is not facing charges.
This Eiffel Tower-Themed Vibrator Made Me Scream, “OUI, OUI, BAGUETTE”
Frenchie makes a lot of luxurious sex toys, but only one clitoral vibrator in the likeness of La Dame de Fer.
Why Does It Seem Like French Workers Are Much Better at Protesting Than American Workers?
French union strikes have been destroying the streets of Paris for over a month now. Why doesn’t the U.S. ever see union protests of this scale?
‘I’m Not Sure I’ll Still Be Alive at 64’: French Protesters Rage Against Macron
A 2-year increase in the retirement age has triggered a general strike and brought millions on to the streets. Most believe their only chance of repealing the law is to bring down the entire government.
Wanted Mafia Hitman Found Living His Best Life as a Pizza Chef in France
Police caught Calabrian mafia member Edgardo Greco, who killed two men and dissolved them in acid three decades ago, making pizzas near Lyon.
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.