Carrefour recalls onion cream-flavored chips over early rancidity risk

A batch of onion cream-flavored chips sold across France by Carrefour is being recalled after a quality issue was identified that could cause the product to become rancid earlier than expected. The recall concerns Dipster chips with onion cream flavor, sold under Carrefour’s Carrefour Sensation brand. Consumers who purchased the affected......

Back-to-school supply sales fall 5% in July despite slightly lower prices

Sales of school supplies in France fell by 5% in July compared with the same month last year, according to NielsenIQ data released Tuesday, pointing to a slower start to the 2026 back-to-school shopping season. The decline came despite a slight decrease in average prices, suggesting that households may be postponing purchases or adjusting......

European Swimming Championships: Maxime Grousset keeps his focus on the final rounds

Maxime Grousset made a measured start to his European Swimming Championships campaign on Wednesday, posting the third-fastest time in the 100m butterfly heats while deliberately avoiding an all-out effort. The reigning world champion in the event clocked 51.03 seconds, a performance that left him satisfied despite falling short of the fastest......

Air France to operate Pope Leo XIV’s three flights during his first visit to France

Air France will operate the three domestic flights that Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to take during his first apostolic visit to France, as preparations intensify for a journey expected to attract large crowds across the country. The pontiff is due to visit France from September 25 to 28, with stops planned in Paris, Lourdes and Metz. The national......

France’s largest seal colony faces growing pressure from summer tourists

Along the northern French coast, one of the country’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles is unfolding within sight of busy beaches. In the Baie d’Authie, near Berck-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais, dozens of seals gather on exposed areas of the bay, attracting holidaymakers eager to catch a glimpse of the marine mammals. But the......

Deux-Sèvres house fire leaves three dead after vegetation blaze

Three people have died after a house was destroyed by a fire that began in nearby vegetation in the Deux-Sèvres department, according to French authorities and a source close to the investigation. Two bodies were discovered in the ruins of the property on Tuesday evening, while a third victim was found on Wednesday morning. The tragedy......

Hérault couple loses more than €100,000 as home caregivers face trial

A couple in their eighties living in France’s Hérault department allegedly lost more than €100,000 over several months, with three people involved in their home care now facing allegations of financial misconduct. The couple, aged 84 and 85, are believed to have lost €103,780 from their savings. The suspected scheme......

Vitinha backs PSG players in Ballon d’Or race ahead of Aston Villa clash

Vitinha has made no secret of where his preference lies in the Ballon d’Or debate, with the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder saying he would favour a player from the French club when casting his vote. Speaking ahead of PSG’s UEFA Super Cup meeting with Aston Villa in Salzburg, the Portugal international also underlined the team’s......

Saumos wildfire triggers surge in volunteer firefighter applications in France’s Gironde region

The devastating Saumos wildfire has prompted a sharp rise in applications from people seeking to become volunteer firefighters in France’s Gironde region, reflecting a renewed willingness among residents to participate in local emergency response. Nearly 470 applications have been recorded in Gironde since July 23, according to the......

Morocco arrests French man wanted by Interpol over alleged online fraud

Moroccan authorities have arrested a 42-year-old French national at Mohammed V International Airport in Casablanca after discovering that he was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities. The arrest was carried out on Monday, August 10, by officers from Morocco’s national security services......

IGPN investigates Rennes collision involving 22-year-old scooter rider and CRS van

France’s police watchdog has taken over an investigation into a serious collision in Rennes involving a 22-year-old man riding an electric scooter and a CRS police van. The young man was seriously injured after the collision on Friday afternoon, and his condition remained life-threatening as of Tuesday, according to the Rennes public......

French senior civil servant Dominique Libault dies at 64 after decades shaping social security policy

Dominique Libault, a senior French civil servant who spent decades helping shape the country’s social security system, has died at the age of 64, prompting tributes from government officials and political figures. Libault’s death was announced on Tuesday by several members of the French government, who praised a career largely......

Lenny Kravitz postpones Bordeaux concert over health issue

Lenny Kravitz has postponed his scheduled concert near Bordeaux after a health issue forced the American rock star to delay his appearance. The singer was due to perform Tuesday evening at the Arkéa Arena in Floirac, where around 11,000 fans were expected to attend. Organizers have announced that the show will instead take place on......

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