Bugey Nuclear plant granted temporary environmental exemption during French heatwave

French authorities have approved a temporary environmental exemption for the Bugey Nuclear Power Plant, allowing the facility to operate under adjusted thermal discharge limits during the ongoing heatwave. The measure, which will remain in force until July 20, was adopted to help safeguard the stability of France’s electricity network......

Atlas Lions Expected Back in Rabat After Historic Run at the 2026 World Cup

The Atlas Lions are set to return to Morocco following their remarkable campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) announced that the national delegation will arrive at Rabat-Salé Airport late Saturday night into Sunday, July 12, around 1 AM, aboard a private flight from Boston. This return marks the end......

2026 World Cup: Spain Eliminates Belgium and Joins France in the Semifinals

Spain continues its journey in the 2026 World Cup. La Roja secured its place in the semifinals by defeating Belgium (2-1) on Friday at the Los Angeles Stadium, following a match that was contested until the final minutes. The Spanish team quickly displayed its ambitions by taking the initiative in the game. Their efforts were rewarded half......

French Unions push for stronger worker protections as heatwaves intensify

French trade unions are urging the government to strengthen labour protections as repeated heatwaves expose millions of workers to increasingly hazardous conditions. Following three successive heatwaves before the peak of the summer season, labour organisations argue that current measures are no longer sufficient to protect employees working......

France seizes 2.5 tonnes of cannabis hidden in container at Le Havre Port

French customs authorities have intercepted a significant shipment of cannabis resin hidden inside a container passing through the port of Le Havre, in a case highlighting the continued use of maritime routes by international trafficking networks. The seizure, carried out at the end of June, involved approximately 2.5 tonnes of cannabis concealed......

TV Ratings: The France-Morocco quarterfinal sets a record for M6

The quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between France and Morocco dominated the TV ratings on Thursday, July 9. Broadcast on M6, the match captivated 16.1 million viewers, once again confirming the appeal of major sporting events on television. France's qualification for the semifinals, achieved after a 2-0 victory over the Atlas Lions,......

Olivier Faure voices disappointment after French socialists reject open primary for 2027 election

French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed disappointment after party members voted against his preferred proposal for an open primary to select the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday, Faure acknowledged the outcome of the internal vote, describing it as a source of "disappointment"......

Former French secretary of state Yves Jégo charged over suspected influence peddling case

Former French secretary of state and ex-UDI lawmaker Yves Jégo has been placed under formal investigation in a case involving alleged passive influence peddling related to public contracts for Covid-19 protective equipment, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday. The judicial decision dates back to December 17, 2024,......

France teenager dies during World Cup celebrations after Bleus Victory over Morocco

A 17-year-old girl died overnight from Thursday to Friday after falling from a truck during celebrations following France’s victory over Morocco in the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals, emergency services reported. The tragedy occurred as thousands of supporters across France took to the streets to celebrate the national team’s......

France Inter, RTL and France Info lose listeners as music radio gains momentum

France's leading general-interest radio stations recorded a decline in audience numbers during the April–June 2026 measurement period, according to the latest figures released by Médiamétrie, while music and thematic stations posted stronger performances. Overall, France's generalist radio sector lost 405,000 daily......

World Cup 2026: Spain and Belgium compete for a semi-final spot against France

The 2026 World Cup continues to build suspense with a highly anticipated quarter-final between Spain and Belgium. The two teams face off this Friday in Los Angeles for the second ticket to the final four, joining France, which has already qualified after its victory against Morocco. The winner of this match will meet the Blues in the semi-final,......

Carrefour expands Crypto access in France with Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana gift cards

French retail giant Carrefour is expanding access to digital assets by introducing cryptocurrency gift cards in its stores across France, allowing customers to purchase exposure to major cryptoassets while shopping for everyday products. The initiative is led by Cryptonow, a company specializing in the distribution of cryptocurrencies through......

Francofolies 2026 open in extreme heat with Aya Nakamura, Julien Clerc and 150,000 Festivalgoers expected

The 42nd edition of the Francofolies de La Rochelle opens this Friday under intense summer temperatures, as more than 150,000 festivalgoers are expected to attend one of France's flagship music events over five days of performances. This year's lineup brings together artists from a wide range of musical genres, with headline performances......

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