A militant French farmer who once wrecked a McDonald’s in a food protest began a hunger strike today over genetically modified crops.

Presidential hopefuls raced against deadline of this evening to gather and file the 500 endorsements they need to run for France’s highest office.

Iconic French farmer and anti-globalisation activist Jose Bove today announced he is running for president of France, a move that could further split the country’s divided left.

The president and chief executive of Allfirst, the US division of Allied Irish Banks that was rocked by a €700m currency trading scandal, has resigned

Police arrested six people they said were planning violence at this weekend’s Summit of the Americas and yesterday showed off small explosives and weapons they seized.