Saturday 04 - 18:15
The French government has introduced a second round of exceptional financial assistance for road transport companies, broadening access to support as businesses continue to face pressure from elevated fuel costs. The new scheme, established through a decree published in the Official Journal, will take effect on 5 July and expands eligibility......
A major fire erupted on Saturday at a former traveller camp in France's Essonne department, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the sky and prompting a large-scale emergency response, local authorities said. The blaze broke out on a disused site near the Ris-Orangis racecourse, on land owned by the Paris prefecture. Initial reports......
With less than a year to go before France’s 2027 presidential election, the Cercle des Économistes has presented a package of 14 policy recommendations, urging political leaders to place long-term economic reform at the centre of the campaign. The proposals were released during the closing of the annual economic forum in Aix-en-Provence,......
Firefighters in southeastern France are continuing efforts to contain a persistent wildfire in the mountainous Drôme department, where challenging terrain and strong winds are complicating suppression operations. The blaze has already scorched at least 115 hectares of forest and is expected to require several more days of intensive......
A proposed amendment to France's child protection legislation has triggered sharp political debate after lawmakers from La France Insoumise (LFI) sought to remove the automatic consideration of France's terrorism offenders database during background checks for adults hosting children under judicial protection measures. The proposal......
Bertrand Grébaut, one of the most influential figures in contemporary French gastronomy and the co-owner of the acclaimed Paris restaurant Septime, has died at the age of 44 following an illness. His death marks the loss of a chef widely credited with helping redefine modern Parisian dining through a cuisine that combined technical......
A petition opposing a proposed French law that would establish a legal presumption in favour of law enforcement officers when they use their firearms has exceeded 100,000 signatures, intensifying debate ahead of a parliamentary vote scheduled for next week. The initiative reflects growing public concern over the proposed legislation, which......
A surge in demand for low-cost cooling equipment has triggered a wave of resale activity across online marketplaces, with air conditioners originally sold by discount retailer Lidl being listed at significantly inflated prices just days after purchase. The trend follows a promotional sale in which thousands of budget air conditioning units......
Morocco is reportedly evaluating the possibility of acquiring the Rafale F4.3 fighter aircraft as part of its ongoing military modernization programme, amid closer defence cooperation with France. While neither Rabat nor Paris has officially confirmed negotiations, renewed speculation has drawn attention to the potential role of the French-built......
Women's rights organisations and child protection groups are set to hold demonstrations across France on Saturday, calling for comprehensive reforms to combat sexual violence following the death of 11-year-old Lyhanna, a case that has sparked widespread public emotion and renewed debate over the country's approach to protecting women......
Firefighters remain heavily deployed in southern France as crews continue efforts to fully extinguish a major wildfire that has scorched hundreds of hectares in the Aude department, despite the blaze now being brought under control. Authorities warned that Saturday remains a high-risk day for new outbreaks, with extreme fire danger persisting......
The global oil market is expected to require three to four months to return to normal conditions following months of disruption in the Middle East, according to Patrick Pouyanné, who says lingering logistical challenges continue to distort prices despite the easing of regional tensions. Speaking at an economic forum in Aix-en-Provence,......
The parents of a young man with disabilities who drowned during a supervised outing in southwestern France have filed a legal complaint against the French state, alleging that excessive judicial delays have denied them timely access to justice. Laurence and Henri Ruot have brought the case before the Paris Judicial Court, accusing the state......
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At the Heart of the 2026 World Cup
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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