Elisabeth Borne says tragic history led her to avoid showing her emotions; official explains her experiences after accusations, perhaps tinged with sexism, that she lacks warmth

Election outcome, which saw strong performances from far-right National Rally and Melenchon's left-wing coalition, will make it harder for President Macron to implement his agenda

Marine Le Pen's National Rally overtakes traditional Republicans to become the largest right-wing party in parliament major setback to French leader; Hard left also makes major gains

Voters are selecting the 577 members of the National Assembly; a strong showing from Jean-Luc Melenchon's coalition could turn French president into a shackled second-term leader

President's centrist alliance faces neck-and-neck challenge from left as polls are expected to see fewer voters

Demand that Salah Abdeslam, 32, not have possibility of parole is extremely rare in France; verdict due on June 29; 19 others also on trial, accused of assisting killers

Officials from nations that don't recognize Israel among those at event highlighting Jewish nation's unique potential on continent; 'Palestinian issue a non-issue,' says envoy

Large unit of police arrests four men after finding stash of 18 legal guns, 23 illegal weapons, 167 magazines, materials for making explosives

Citing suspect's social media post, prosecutor asks judges to include antisemitic motive charge in killing of René Hadjaj who was thrown from 17th floor to his death by neighbor

Invoking France's 'Islamist separatism' law, French judges strike down local law enabling women to wear full-body swimwear