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Emmanuel Macron & wife expand lawsuit against Candace Owens over continued defamation

“Since we filed this lawsuit, Ms. Owens has only strengthened our case by doubling down on, and escalating, her knowingly false and defamatory rhetoric against the Macrons,” counsel for the couple said.

French president hired investigator to uncover dirt on right-wing U.S. podcaster Candace Owens

Emmanuel Macron and his wife sought the information before suing the far-right media figure in Delaware

Candace Owens claims Donald Trump asked her to stop calling Emmanuel Macron’s wife transgender

The far-right commentator says the U.S. president intervened on behalf of the French president to get her to stop spreading lies.

Alex Jones’s lawyer mocks Candace Owens's chances in Emmanuel Macron's defamation lawsuit

“Owens told some of the dumbest, obvious lies one can tell,” Robert Barnes claimed.

French President Macron sues Candace Owens for defamation over claims his wife is transgender

The Macrons are suing the right-wing influencer in a U.S. state court in Delaware.

Paris unveils memorial to LGBTQ+ victims of Nazi atrocities

Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo unveiled the sculpture, reminding Parisians not to forget LGBTQ+ history.

France's first lady Brigitte Macron awarded nearly $9,000 in damages after transvestigation

A French court has ordered Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey to pay Macron €8,000 (about $8,864) over claims they made in 2021 that falsely asserted the first lady is actually her brother.

Paris Olympics will give out 300,000 condoms to athletes, continuing long-held tradition

300,000 condoms will be available in the Paris Olympic Village, returning to tradition after the IOC issued an intimacy ban and social distancing orders for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.

What the heck is happening in France? Out gay PM Gabriel Attal tries to resign after far-right blowout

Gabriel Attal, the first out gay man to serve as France's Prime Minister, offered his resignation following his party's loss. President Emmanuel Macron has since rejected it.

‘Emilia Pérez’ star sues far-right politician for transphobic comment after her Cannes win

Karla Sofía Gascón has filed a lawsuit against far-right French politician Marion Maréchal, who called her Best Actress-winning performance "female interpretation."

Gay French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal says his appointment shows the country's evolution

Attal gave his first major speech to Parliament Tuesday, pledging to support farmers and workers.

Who is Gabriel Attal? France's new prime minister is a gay millennial

Gabriel Attal has been appointed as France's new Prime Minister, becoming the first out LGBTQ+ person to serve in the position, and the youngest in over 65 years.

71-Year-Old Stabbed in the Face Because Teen Thought He Was Gay

Besides the brutal stabbing, the older man's car was also stolen.

France Just Lifted Homophobic Blood Ban on Men Who Have Sex With Men

The country follows Italy, Hungary, Brazil, and several others that have also done away with outdated laws that prohibit men who have sex with men from donating blood.

France Outlaws Discredited Practice of LGBTQ+ Conversion Therapy

Those found offering the harmful practice could be jailed for two years and fined almost $34,000.

Bi Icon Josephine Baker to Receive One of France's Highest Honors

Baker was a dancer and singer who fought for Black civil rights and against the Nazis.

Mayor Attacked, Beaten in Gay Cruising Area, Left Tied to Tree

The victim was also stripped, beaten, and robbed in the cruising spot in the city of Toulouse.

Anti-LGBTQ+ Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse to Cure Homosexuality

Allegations of homophobic priest Tony Anatrella sexually abusing men have been around for decades.