Flags are flown at half-mast after President Emmanuel Macron declared a national day of mourning.

The French president spoke to residents on Mayotte while touring the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido.

BBC Africa Correspondent Mayeni Jones reports from cyclone-hit Mayotte, as French President Emmanuel Macron visits to assess the damage.

France's fourth prime minister this year says he fully understands the "Himalayan" task ahead.

It is hard to see how he can avoid the same man-traps that felled his predecessor, writes Hugh Schofield.

Macron is seeking to restore political stability after Michel Barnier was ousted nine days ago.

Notre Dame has officially reopened more than five years after it was badly damaged in a fire.

With French politics in turmoil, Macron hopes to benefit from the reopening of the cathedral.