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France and Germany ease EU car emissions rules
France and Germany agree to relax EU car emission rules and include Britain in 'made in Europe' definition.
France24 · 1m
Minibus crashes into Channel Tunnel train
19 injured as minibus hits train at Channel Tunnel entrance.
France24 · 1m
Smart fridges could be AI cybersecurity risk
AI malware might infect smart home devices like fridges and spread without central control.
Dw · 1m
How to watch Samoa v France: Free streams for RLWC 2026
Free live streams for Samoa v France match in Rugby League World Cup 2026.
Rugby World · 1m
Jordan Bardella's Far Right Throne Crumbles
Jordan Bardella, France's far-right leader, faces losing his presidential bid after antisemitic messages resurface.
Vanity Fair · 2m
EU member states set for budget clash
EU nations clash over seven-year budget as elections loom.
France24 · 1m
Oxfam France sues government over tax inequality
Oxfam France claims tax system unfairly benefits billionaires while underfunding public services.
France24 · 1m
Channel Tunnel Bus and Train Collision
Bus collides with train at Channel Tunnel terminal in France, injuring 19.
Dw · 1m
French court to rule on HIV ban in armed forces
Campaigners challenge rules that bar people with HIV from military pilot and commando roles despite treatment.
RFI · 2m
Trial of French IS returnee highlights growing focus on women
French courts are increasingly prosecuting women who travelled to Syria to join Islamic State and then returned home. The latest case opens this week.
RFI · 2m
AEG Presents Acquires Auguri Productions
AEG Presents buys French artist development firm Auguri to boost European growth.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Zelenskyy hits back at Le Pen's aid cut pledge
Ukrainian president tells French far-right candidate that Europe benefits from supporting Ukraine's war effort.
POLITICO · 1m
West Nile virus hits record cases across EU
The European Center for Disease Prevention and Control reports 1,715 cases and 130 deaths this year, with the virus spreading north into Belgium and the Netherlands.
POLITICO · 1m
2027 Six Nations Predictions
Early 2027 Six Nations teams previewed with France as favorites.
The Rugby Paper · 1m
Fridge hack at 700 French supermarkets cost millions
A mass cyberattack on refrigeration systems across France caused food spoilage and fires. Basic security measures would have stopped it entirely.
Ars Technica · 1m
France names flag bearers for Dakar Youth Games
A 16-year-old baseball player and 17-year-old rower will lead France's 69 athletes at the October 31st opening ceremony in Senegal.
RFI · 2m
Nvidia invests in Doctolib and three French AI firms
American chipmaker Nvidia announces minority stakes in four French technology companies, including medical platform Doctolib, as it expands its European AI presence.
RFI · 2m
France needs time to fix finances, IMF warns
Rising borrowing costs and political gridlock threaten France's fiscal recovery as the IMF and ECB urge action before investor confidence erodes further.
RFI · 1m
Video Misidentified as French Student Protest
Video of young men dancing with guns was falsely claimed to be French student protests.
Lead Stories · 1m
Macron and Merz too weak to seal EU budget deal
France and Germany hold the keys to breaking the EU budget deadlock, but domestic political pressure leaves both leaders reluctant to compromise.
POLITICO · 2m
Le Pen plans to shrink EU if she wins France's presidency
The far-right leader pledges to cut the European Commission's power and slash France's budget contribution by 11.1 billion euros.
POLITICO · 1m
France and Chad rebuild defence ties after two-year split
Emmanuel Macron hosts Chadian leader Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno to formalise a renewed defence partnership, two years after Chad ordered French forces to leave.
RFI · 2m
France toughens fight against foreign interference
France is stepping up defences against cyberattacks and foreign meddling as it prepares for presidential elections.
RFI · 2m
France passes sweeping bill to tackle sexual violence
MPs unanimously back legislation creating specialist courts and police units, but protections for foreign victims were stripped out.
RFI · 1m
Musk accused of harassment campaigns against European leaders
France's foreign minister says Elon Musk uses X to orchestrate online attacks on European politicians ahead of the 2027 presidential election.
the Guardian · 1m
Lions women play first-ever Test before New Zealand tour
The British and Irish Lions women's team will face France in Cardiff on 27 August before their 2027 tour to New Zealand, marking a historic first fixture for the side.
BBC Sport · 1m
France seizes Russian oil tanker in Indian Ocean
French navy boards the DF Peak, a Benin-flagged vessel on the EU sanctions list, in a major operation against Russia's shadow fleet hundreds of kilometres south of Réunion Island.
RFI · 2m
French teen's school shooting linked to online killing cult
A 14-year-old opened fire at a middle school near Marseille, wounding the headmaster and a teacher. Counter-terrorism prosecutors say he was inspired by an online community that glorifies mass killers.
RFI · 1m
Zora Robot Cares for Elderly
A robot named Zora, created by Zora Bots, forms emotional bonds with elderly patients in a French nursing facility.
Digital Camera World · 1m
France's fed-up youth: Can presidential candidates connect with student movement?
French student protests demand better school conditions as presidential candidates race to win youth vote.
France24 · 1m
French Students Rally as Protests Grow
Tens of thousands rally across France as high school protests intensify.
France24 · 1m
2026 Winter Olympics Hockey Standings
US hockey team leads Group A with 12 points after Milano Cortina 2026 tournament.
TSN · 1m
Phone Saves Lives
French phones ring for emergency drill on Oct 15.
Psychologies · 1m
Hackers target French grocery freezers
Hackers raise French grocery freezer temps to 122°F, causing spoilage and fires.
Straight Arrow · 1m
Michael Olise proves Ballon d’Or misses football’s wonder
Michael Olise’s magic shows why the Ballon d’Or fails to capture football’s true wonder.
the Guardian · 1m
French supermarkets hit by refrigeration cyberattack
Hackers targeted internet-linked fridges at over 500 French stores, raising temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius and destroying tonnes of food.
Al Jazeera · 1m
Engie boss warns against scrapping green energy deals
Catherine MacGregor says breaking renewable contracts would scare off investors and damage France's energy future.
POLITICO · 1m
Omar Sy on Lupin Season 4 and Louvre Heist Reaction
Omar Sy discusses Lupin Season 4, his stunned reaction to the Louvre heist, and France's social divides.
TIME · 2m
DNA and tracking recover two stolen Renoirs
French investigators used DNA evidence and vehicle tracking to recover two paintings stolen from a museum on the Riviera and arrest four men suspected of planning another heist.
NPR · 1m
French students plan fifth protest day as government stalls
High school students are staging another day of demonstrations Tuesday, rejecting government measures they say fail to address their demands for better learning conditions and school repairs.
RFI · 1m
Two Renoir Paintings Recovered in French Museum Heist
Two stolen Renoir paintings worth $10.5m were recovered after a pre-dawn raid in southern France.
Robb Report · 1m
French supermarkets face fridge shutdown after cyberattack
French supermarkets report fridges overheating across hundreds of stores due to unprecedented cyberattack.
France24 · 1m
Glucksmann Unites French Left
French presidential candidate Raphaël Glucksmann launches bid to unite fragmented left ahead of election.
France24 · 1m
Fire destroys historic Paris food market
Paris's oldest food market burns in overnight fire with no casualties.
France24 · 1m
Macron Urges Respect as French Schools Protest Continues
French student protests over school closures and teacher absences intensify amid calls for dialogue.
Malay Mail · 1m
Teenager arrested after two teachers shot at French school
A ninth-grade student opened fire at a middle school near Marseille on Monday, injuring a principal and teacher before being restrained by staff.
BBC News · 1m
Chagall ceiling row heads to court
A descendant of the 19th-century artist whose work was covered by Marc Chagall's 1960s canvases is taking legal action to restore the original Paris opera house dome.
the Guardian · 1m
French centre left picks Glucksmann to fight Le Pen
Socialist party backs MEP as presidential candidate to challenge far right in 2027 election.
the Guardian · 1m
Eurosummer is booming. Here's where North Americans are flying.
Flight capacity from North America to Europe has surged 69% since 2010, with Italy, Spain and France leading growth and unexpected destinations like Naples and Czechia emerging as hotspots.
Business Insider · 2m
France High School Students Plan New Protests
French high school students begin fresh protests on Oct 13 to demand better school conditions after government offers minimal concessions.
The Straits Times · 1m
Mistral's Le Chonk challenges US and Chinese AI leaders
French AI company Mistral releases a trillion-parameter open model it says rivals the best proprietary systems, positioning itself as Europe's alternative to US control.
Ars Technica · 1m
Sunil Bharti Mittal Gets France's Highest Honour
Sunil Bharti Mittal, founder of Bharti Enterprises, receives France's highest civilian award from President Macron.
The Economic Times · 1m
Niger Intelligence Agents Expelled From France
Niger intelligence officers expelled from France signal diplomatic rift after military coup.
Allafrica · 1m
Glucksmann wins French center-left primary
The MEP secures Socialist Party backing for next year's presidential race with over 66% of the vote.
POLITICO · 1m
Mélenchon Cheers Gen Z Protests
French far-left candidate supports student protests and calls for voting age drop to 16.
Seattletimes · 1m
American pregnant in France weighs trade-offs
An American expecting her first child in France finds excellent healthcare but misses family and home comforts.
Business Insider · 1m
France School Protests Reflect Deep Societal Crisis
French student protests reveal economic and political instability beyond education demands.
EUobserver · 1m
Jakob Schubert Climbs Second 5.15d
Jakob Schubert becomes first climber to climb two 5.15d routes.
Gripped Magazine · 1m
France Advances Crypto Tax Rules
France's finance committee pushes stablecoin tax changes and exit-tax rules for crypto assets.
TokenPost · 1m
EU finance ministers back weaker market watchdog
EU finance ministers compromise on market oversight powers, but the European Commission and smaller countries say the deal favors Germany and France.
POLITICO · 1m
