Under the proposal, the UK would initially return 50 Channel migrants to France each week, in exchange for the same number of asylum seekers.

Cognac-makers are hoping to come out unscathed. But President Donald Trump, who is eager to protect American whisky producers, may not acquiesce. Earlier this year he threatened to introduce tariffs as high as 200% on wine and spirits from the EU.

As the cost of spraying crops with pesticides becomes increasingly expensive, farmers in Greece's agricultural heartland have turned to a cheaper alternative: liquids in unlabeled plastic bottles smuggled over land and sea.

The European Court of Human Rights has delivered damning judgments against Russia. In finding published on Wednesday, the court said Moscow was responsible for widespread violations of international law — from the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 in 2014,

France looks to build off an impressive win when they go up against Wales in UEFA Women’s European Championship action on Wednesday.

France is missing out on the investor optimism that has defined Europe's markets this year, hamstrung by its strained public finances and political volatility that threatens to paralyse policy until at least 2027.

This summer in Paris, a sunset cigarette under the Eiffel Tower could come with an unexpected price tag. Starting July 1, France has banned smoking in all outdoor areas frequented by children

The two leaders are set to confirm details of a strengthened defense relationship at a summit Thursday. An agreement on tackling unauthorized migration may also be announced.