In the referendum on independence in New Caledonia, the no vote won again with 96,5%, but over half the voters did not go to the polls, a 50% abstention rate compared to the 14% in the last referendums

The country is at medium risk of power outages from mid-December, as the so far mild temperatures are expected to drop and cause further pressure on the country's nuclear fleet, which is already under pressure, French energy regulator RTE said last week

Parking areas with more than 80 parking spots will be covered with photovoltaic solar panels as part of the government's plan to invest in renewable energy

The French government has announced a bill to create a specific residence permit to allow illegal immigrants working in understaffed sectors to legalise their status

President Macron should address the right wing "more frankly", his predecessor Nicolas Sarkozy urged him, suggesting he conclude "a political agreement" to compensate for the lack of an absolute majority in the National Assembly