Saturday 08 - 09:57
Grape harvesting has begun in Burgundy, with producers starting to pick grapes for Crémant wines on Saturday in what is now the earliest harvest on record for the region. The unusually early start follows a succession of heatwaves that have accelerated the agricultural calendar while also creating difficult growing conditions for vineyards......
Gabriel Attal has filed a complaint in Paris over what his lawyers describe as a series of alleged foreign interference operations attributed to Russian-linked networks, raising fresh concerns about the vulnerability of France’s 2027 presidential campaign to coordinated online disinformation. The former prime minister and Renaissance......
France has introduced a new regulatory framework that paves the way for the certification of autonomous delivery vehicles, positioning the country among the first to create rules allowing large self-driving delivery robots to operate legally on public roads. The measure, published in the country's Official Journal, marks a significant......
France is on course to record its smallest corn harvest in more than four decades, as successive heatwaves and prolonged drought sharply reduce crop yields and prompt farmers to scale back planted acreage. The French government now forecasts national corn production at 9 million metric tons in 2026, representing a 35% decline from the previous......
French prosecutors have charged a 35-year-old woman in connection with the death of her three-year-old son in Lyon, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances surrounding the child's fatal poisoning. The woman was formally charged on Thursday and placed in pretrial detention, according to the public prosecutor's office.......
France has issued a firm warning against any attempt to influence its democratic process from abroad as preparations intensify for the 2027 presidential election, with the government reaffirming that electoral integrity will remain a national priority. The statement comes amid renewed concerns over foreign influence campaigns targeting political......
A French anti-corruption organization has filed a criminal complaint concerning Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of Saint-Denis, alleging possible financial and ethical misconduct linked to his former employment with the RATP, Paris' public transport operator, while simultaneously holding elected office. The complaint, submitted by the association......
French investigators have dismantled a large counterfeit cigarette trafficking network operating between Belgium and the Lille metropolitan area, uncovering an illicit operation estimated to have caused €12 million in economic damage. The investigation highlights the growing sophistication of illegal tobacco distribution networks, which......
The future of French glassware manufacturer Duralex has entered a new phase as three prospective buyers have formally submitted takeover bids, setting the stage for a competitive process aimed at preserving one of France's most recognizable industrial brands. The list of candidates includes two French entrepreneurs alongside a Hong Kong-based......
A French administrative court has upheld a government order requiring the temporary closure of a mosque in Aulnay-sous-Bois, ruling that authorities acted lawfully after concluding the site had been associated with speech encouraging violence and extremist ideology. The decision confirms a six-month closure ordered by the prefect of Seine-Saint-Denis,......
The Lalique Museum in Wingen-sur-Moder, eastern France, has launched a public fundraising campaign to finance enhanced security measures and prepare for its reopening following a major burglary that resulted in the theft of priceless jewelry. The initiative comes as the institution seeks to recover from one of the most significant incidents......
A growing dispute over the state of France's fire and rescue services has intensified after a senior national official stated that professional firefighter staffing levels were sufficient, triggering a coordinated response from multiple trade unions demanding his resignation. The controversy centers on comments made by Olivier Richefou,......
The Porto Latino Festival in Bastia, Corsica, was forced to suspend its second evening of performances after authorities identified a potential structural hazard beneath the main stage, prompting the precautionary evacuation of more than 800 spectators. The incident led to the cancellation of the headline performance by French-Swiss DJ Quentin......
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Throne Day 2026
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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