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How Rap and Hip-Hop are transforming France and its language

On International Mother Language Day, we look at how rap and hip-hop artists are mixing languages and spreading a vernacular that captures the contemporary Francophone world: multi-ethnic, multilingual, and shaped by migration.

21/02/2026

Travel News

France retains its title as the world’s most visited country

Despite the economic boon, rising visitor numbers have put pressure on the country’s hotspots.

20/02/2026

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Macron tells Meloni to 'stay at home' after comments on activist death

Emmanuel Macron rebuked Giorgia Meloni over her comments on the killing of far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon, sparking tensions between Rome and Paris.

20/02/2026

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France on edge as Loire floods and storm Pedro threatens more chaos

France is watching the Loire spill across streets and car parks in Les Ponts-de-Cé, near Angers.

20/02/2026

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Death of French activist sparks spectre of isolation around LFI party

The death of 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque has weakened the left-wing France Unbowed, divided the left and given new momentum to the National Rally before crucial elections.

20/02/2026

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Western France floods deepen after 35 days of rain

After 35 days of rain, France battles major floods, evacuations and power cuts while forecasters say rivers will keep rising despite drier weather ahead.

20/02/2026

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France maintains red flood alert as Storm Pedro hits southwest

France has experienced 35 consecutive days of rain, the longest uninterrupted period on record.

19/02/2026

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Record rainfall batters western France, flooding triggers red alerts

Western France is facing severe flooding after a record 35 consecutive days of rain, with several departments placed on high alert.

19/02/2026

Business

Why political meddling over Lagarde’s exit risks undermining the ECB

Analysts say a far-right victory in France would not be able to force through a 'maverick” candidate or rewrite economic policy, though the political manoeuvring risks undermining the ECB’s reputation.

18/02/2026

Culture news

Epstein fallout: Anne-Claire Legendre to head Arab World Institute

Until now Emmanuel Macron's adviser on North Africa and the Middle East, Anne-Clark Legendre says she will champion "the Arab strand in French culture"as the new head of the Arab World Institute. She replaces Jack Lang who resigned from the post over revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

18/02/2026

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Four French departments remain on red alert over Storm Pedro

State forecaster Météo France warned that persistent winds of 100 kilometres per hour or more were expected across the southwest following Storm Pedro's arrival, with powerful gales potentially reaching 140 km/h.

18/02/2026

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Eleven arrested over death of French far-right activist in Lyon

Two more people have been arrested in the probe into the death of far-right activist Quentin Deranque killed in a violent brawl in Lyon, bringing the total number under investigation to eleven.

18/02/2026

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Arrests in French far-right activist murder case follow misinformation

A flood of conflicting narratives and misinformation about alleged suspects tied to the killing of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque in Lyon has spread online, preceding the first wave of arrests.

17/02/2026

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Nine suspects arrested in killing of French far-right activist in Lyon

The incident has fuelled tensions between the far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections in March and the presidential election next year.

17/02/2026

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France releases suspected Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker after fine

Oil tanker named the Grinch has left French waters after the company that owns the vessel paid a penalty worth "several million euros".

17/02/2026

Culture news

Hell and back: Gisèle Pelicot book celebrates life after rape horror

Gisèle Pelicot's memoirs "A Hymn to Life" are her first account of her rape ordeal, the subsequent trial, waiving her right to anonymity and the consequences of her choices.

17/02/2026

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France widens Epstein probe with raid on Jack Lang’s former institute

French police raid the Arab World Institute as ex-Culture Minister Jack Lang and his daughter Caroline face a probe into alleged Epstein-linked tax fraud and offshore funds.

16/02/2026

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Floods in western France leave two dead and 81 departments on alert

Western France faces record flood alerts, widespread power cuts and at least two deaths after weeks of relentless rain saturate soils and rivers.

16/02/2026

Health news

These everyday foods could expose children to harmful heavy metals

A new French study warns that children are exposed to high levels of heavy metals and acrylamide through everyday foods such as cereals, pastries, bread, and fish.

16/02/2026

Earth News

Au revoir steak-frites? France urges citizens to eat less meat

France has updated its National Strategy for Food, Nutrition and Climate, urging citizens to cut back on meat to reduce emissions.

16/02/2026

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French 'ultra-left' blamed for death of far-right activist in Lyon

The incident on Saturday has further fuelled tensions between France's far right and hard left ahead of municipal elections nationwide in March and the 2027 presidential race.

16/02/2026

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France on record flood alert as storms slam Spain with deadly winds

The storms have so far killed three people across France and Spain and left dozens injured in the extreme weather-related accidents.

16/02/2026

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France crowns seagull cry champion at quirky Dunkirk carnival

Dunkirk’s World Seagull Cry Championship sees feathered contestants screech on stage.

16/02/2026

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Macron calls for 'restraint' after death of young man attacked in Lyon

The young man died in hospital where he was admitted on Thursday to receive treatment for critical injuries on the fringes of an event held by LFI MEP Rima Hassan.

14/02/2026

Culture news

Louvre ticketing fraud: nine people under investigation

Nine people have been indicted as part of the investigation into a major ticketing scam at the Louvre, estimated to have cost the world's most visited museum more than €10 million, the Paris public prosecutor's office has said.

14/02/2026

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Storm Nils caused deaths, major flooding and mass power cuts in France

France is grappling with the aftermath of Storm Nils, as several regions remain under threat of flooding. Portugal and Spain have also been affected by a series of storms that have swept across the Iberian peninsula in recent weeks.

13/02/2026