Zidane’s future France team salary depends on possible football law exemption

The expected appointment of Zinédine Zidane as the next head coach of the France national football team could face an unexpected obstacle linked to upcoming changes in French football regulations. Zidane is widely expected to succeed Didier Deschamps after the World Cup, although his arrival has not yet been officially confirmed. The......

Morocco-France: the 15th High-Level Meeting opens in Rabat under the banner of strengthened partnership

The 15th session of the Morocco-France High-Level Meeting (HLM) opened on Thursday in Rabat, co-chaired by the Moroccan Prime Minister, Aziz Akhannouch, and the French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu. This meeting marks a new milestone in strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, following the enhanced exceptional partnership......

France wheat harvest forecast cut by 4% as heatwaves hit 2026 crops

France’s wheat production is expected to decline in 2026 as repeated heatwaves and extreme weather conditions affected crops during the final stages of the growing season, according to initial estimates released by the French Agriculture Ministry. The country’s wheat harvest is projected at around 32 million tonnes, representing......

Hailstorm in Ardèche threatens vineyards with up to 80% harvest losses

Wine producers in Ardèche are facing potentially devastating losses after a powerful hailstorm struck the region, damaging vineyards and threatening a significant portion of the upcoming grape harvest. Local growers fear that losses could reach up to 80% in some affected areas, depending on the extent of the damage. The full impact......

Morocco-France: Aziz Akhannouch and Sébastien Lecornu Strengthen the Exceptional Partnership Between the Two Countries

The Head of Government, Aziz Akhannouch, received the French Prime Minister, Sébastien Lecornu, on Thursday in Rabat during a working visit to Morocco leading a significant governmental delegation. This meeting is part of the 15th Morocco-France High-Level Meeting, aimed at consolidating bilateral cooperation and accelerating the implementation......

Sébastien Lecornu pays tribute to the late Sovereigns at the Mohammed V mausoleum in Rabat

On the sidelines of his official visit to Morocco, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited the Mohammed V mausoleum in Rabat on Thursday, where he paid tribute to the late Sovereigns His Majesty King Mohammed V and His Majesty King Hassan II. This visit is part of the proceedings of the 15th Morocco-France High Level Meeting, organized......

French government targets 0.4% rise in ministry spending for 2027 to tighten public finances

The French government has unveiled plans to sharply curb the growth of ministerial spending in its 2027 budget, proposing an increase of just 0.4% for most ministries as part of a broader effort to strengthen fiscal discipline. The proposed cap excludes defense expenditure and interest payments on public debt, two areas that will continue......

Italy parliament approves Meloni’s contested electoral reform ahead of 2027 vote

Italy’s lower house of parliament has approved a controversial electoral reform promoted by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s governing coalition, setting the stage for a major change to the country’s voting system ahead of the 2027 general election. The reform, supported by the right-wing coalition made up of Brothers of......

Bruno Retailleau challenges Constitutional Council over France’s assisted dying law

French politician Bruno Retailleau has urged members of the Constitutional Council of France to avoid any potential conflict of interest as the institution prepares to examine the country’s new assisted dying legislation. Speaking on BFMTV, Retailleau argued that constitutional judges who had previously supported legislative proposals......

Sodexo secures global Meta catering contract across more than 130 sites

French food services and facilities management company Sodexo has won a major global contract to provide catering services across Meta's international operations, marking one of the largest commercial agreements in the company's history. The partnership covers more than 130 Meta locations in over 30 countries, significantly expanding......

Ghana advances mining law reform to tighten oversight and expand community participation

Ghana has taken another step toward overhauling its mining sector after the government approved amendments to the country's mining legislation for submission to Parliament, aiming to strengthen regulatory oversight, improve community involvement and combat illegal mining. The proposed reforms form part of a broader strategy to modernise......

Vieilles Charrues 2026 expects 280,000 music fans as Katy Perry, Aya Nakamura and Orelsan headline

France's largest music festival is preparing to welcome around 280,000 attendees as the 2026 edition of the Vieilles Charrues festival opens in Carhaix, Brittany, with an international and French lineup led by Katy Perry, Aya Nakamura, Gims and Orelsan. The four-day event, now in its 34th edition, will run from July 16 to July 19 and......

French parliament votes on landmark assisted dying legislation

French lawmakers are set to vote on a landmark bill that would establish a legal framework for assisted dying, marking one of the most significant reforms to the country's end-of-life legislation in decades. The vote in the National Assembly follows months of intense political discussion and ethical debate over how France should respond......

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