Wednesday 22 - 10:30
A fast-moving wildfire in the Var department of southern France has left more than 2,300 households without electricity, with the largest impact reported in the municipality of Cotignac, as emergency crews continue efforts to contain the blaze. According to local authorities, the fire remains active and continues to threaten parts of Cotignac,......
Bruno Retailleau, leader of Les Républicains (LR) and a declared candidate for France's 2027 presidential election, has called on Richard Ferrand, president of the Constitutional Council, to reinforce the institution's impartiality as it prepares to examine legislation establishing a legal right to assisted dying. In a letter......
Several batches of eggs sold in Lidl supermarkets across France have been recalled after authorities identified possible contamination with Salmonella Enteritidis, a bacteria responsible for salmonellosis, according to information published on the official Rappel Conso platform. The affected products include packs of 20 and 30 eggs sold until......
France has adopted a major reform of its public property management system after the French Parliament gave final approval to legislation creating a dedicated state-owned property company tasked with overseeing government real estate. The measure is intended to reduce operating costs, improve the management of public assets and finance the......
Guadeloupe is facing a severe water crisis this summer, with residents experiencing repeated drinking water cuts while authorities also restrict access to some bathing areas due to pollution risks linked to sanitation problems. The French Caribbean territory is dealing with a combination of persistent drought conditions and long-standing......
Steel giant ArcelorMittal and several of its French subsidiaries have been subject to multiple tax adjustments following audits by French tax authorities, according to corporate documents and company statements. The group said it had challenged the assessments but confirmed that no tax disputes remain active at present. The audits concerned......
A major wildfire has swept through France’s Var region, destroying around 350 hectares of land and forcing authorities to evacuate residents and visitors as hundreds of firefighters work to contain the blaze. The fire, which started in a field near Pontevès, has affected a wooded and hilly area in the western part of the Toulon......
France has officially adopted a sweeping reform of professional sports governance after the Senate gave its final approval to legislation designed to strengthen oversight across the sector. Although the new law applies to multiple professional sports, it primarily responds to governance and financial concerns that have affected French football......
France's National Rally (RN) has confirmed that it was the target of an attempted cyber intrusion but says an internal technical investigation found no evidence of a large-scale exposure of personal data belonging to party members, elected officials or candidates. The party announced that it intends to file a legal complaint as authorities......
The French government has reversed its decision to withhold part of the 2026 operating grants allocated to key performing arts institutions, confirming that €10 million in previously frozen funding will be released during the second half of the year. The announcement brings relief to dozens of publicly supported cultural organizations......
French journalist Émilie Tran Nguyen, a prominent presenter on France 5, was briefly taken into police custody in Paris in mid-June as part of an investigation into the alleged use of illegal drugs, according to judicial information reported on Tuesday. The case is being handled through a simplified criminal procedure commonly used......
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a major expansion of specialized healthcare services for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, pledging funding for seven new multidisciplinary care centers beginning in 2027. The initiative aims to strengthen long-term medical and psychological support for vulnerable children placed......
Kylian Mbappé has added another remarkable achievement to his international career after becoming the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot at two consecutive tournaments. The French forward finished the 2026 World Cup as the competition’s top scorer, finding the net 10 times in eight appearances. His performances......
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