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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 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,......
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'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......
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,......
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......
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......
France's centrist political forces are moving toward greater coordination ahead of the 2027 presidential election, with leaders from three parties agreeing to work toward supporting a single candidate. According to sources cited on Friday, François Bayrou of the MoDem, Hervé Marseille of the Union of Democrats and Independents......
As France faces another summer marked by heatwaves, wildfire risks and seasonal household accidents, confectionery brand Carambar has once again partnered with the French National Federation of Firefighters (FNSPF) to transform its iconic candy wrappers into educational tools. For the second consecutive year, the company is replacing one......
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu will make Morocco the destination of his first official trip abroad since taking office, underscoring the strategic importance of Franco-Moroccan relations. The two-day visit to Rabat is scheduled for July 15–16 and will bring together senior officials from both governments for high-level......
Moroccan police have arrested a 37-year-old French national in Casablanca who was the subject of an international arrest warrant issued by French judicial authorities through Interpol, reinforcing ongoing security cooperation between Morocco and France in the fight against transnational crime. The arrest was carried out on Thursday by officers......
Veteran French football coach Claude Le Roy has sharply criticized Gianni Infantino, accusing the FIFA president of damaging the image of world football in the wake of controversy surrounding the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Speaking during an appearance on French television, the 78-year-old coach questioned Infantino’s leadership and expressed......
A reactor at the Golfech nuclear power plant in southwestern France has been temporarily shut down due to the impact of extreme heat on the Garonne River, according to energy company EDF. The operator announced that reactor No. 2 at the facility, located around 90 kilometers from Toulouse, was taken offline on Thursday, July 9, after unusually......
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