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Heatwave sees surge in demand for air conditioners across Europe

The heatwave currently gripping Europe has seen a surge in demand for cooling devices, such as air conditioners and fans, in shops across the continent.

28/06/2019

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A pool with a view: tourists take dip in Eiffel Tower fountain

Tourists visiting Paris on Friday kept cool whilst sightseeing by taking a dip in the fountains in front of the Eiffel Tower.

28/06/2019

Business Planet

When business serves society: "It's quite possible to combine profitability and social action."

In partnership with The European Commission

One French firm decided to go beyond making money and instead chose to make a wider contribution to society. ‘Love Your Waste’ in Paris turns food waste into renewable energy.

28/06/2019

France

Lyon hosts break world record for number of footballers in a game

The world record attempt is a bid to promote opportunity, equality, and respect for women in sport.

28/06/2019

France

Seven ways the Treaty of Versailles changed the world

From the forerunner of the United Nations to the end of Germany's colonial empire, 7 ways the Treaty of Versailles changed the world.

28/06/2019

France

France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy makes comeback... to writing

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, who faces fraud allegations and a looming trial for corruption, releases his memoirs on Thursday (June 27). Entitled 'Passions', the book spans from his debut in politics back in the 1980s to his first day at the Elysee Palace in 2007.

27/06/2019

France

Hundreds of schools closed throughout France as temperatures top 40C

Hundreds of kindergartens and primary schools throughout France will remain closed until the end of the week as temperatures top 40C in many cities.

26/06/2019

France

Notre Dame: Probe examines power fault or cigarette as possible causes

French authorities have no grounds to believe that the fire that wrecked Paris' Notre-Dame Cathedral in April was the result of criminal activity, although they are looking into the possibility of negligence, said the Paris prosecutor's office.

26/06/2019

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Anyone for an ice lolly? Animals in Paris zoo try to keep cool

If you thought ice lollies were only for humans, think again. The animals at Paris Zoological Park used the treats to cool down, as they battled this week's heatwave alongside their human helpers.

26/06/2019

France

Watch: Women protesting burkini ban fined by French police

"Women's rights will recede whenever men use secularism as a pretext for Islamophobia," said one Twitter user.

26/06/2019

France

Women's World Cup: What can we expect in the quarter-finals?

Seven out of eight European nations are into the quarter-finals. Take a look at what's coming up and what the predictions are.

26/06/2019

France

French restaurant wins 'world's best restaurant' award for first time

The restaurant, Mirazur, on the French Riviera won the competition, which saw other European restaurants dominate the top 10 list.

26/06/2019

France

Facebook to hand over data on hate speech suspects to French courts

In a world first, the social media giant has agreed to give names of French users who are suspected of using hate speech on its site to courts.

26/06/2019

France

US and Sweden head to the quarter-finals

In the second to last day of the round of 16, the United States and Sweden won their respective matches and progress to the quarter-final round.

25/06/2019

France

The science of heatwaves: How will this week compare to 2003?

Alex Morgan at #TheCube asks extreme weather expert Dr Dann Mitchell how this heatwave might compare to past summers, and if we're having more hot spells.

24/06/2019

France

Refereeing in spotlight as VAR sparks Women's World Cup controversy

VAR or Video Assistant Referee has taken a hit after changing multiple results at the Women's World Cup.

24/06/2019

France

Colombia hoping to be 'Latin American Silicon Valley,' president tells Euronews

Colombian President Ivan Duque has been telling creative industry experts, gathered on the French Riveria, how he's focusing on the Orange economy to drive growth and employment.

24/06/2019

World

France's environment targets discussed

In France, the National Assembly will discuss its carbon neutral objectives this week. The new proposals will set a 2050 target for the country to be carbon neutral. It will also pledge to halve its reliance on nuclear energy by 2035 and close all its coal-fired power stations within 3 years.

24/06/2019

France

Henry sends struggling France into World Cup quarter-finals

France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil.

23/06/2019

France

Refugee Food Festival: Sharing stories, sharing food

During Lyon's edition of the Refugee Food Festival, Euronews met four refugees working as chefs in France to learn their life stories.

23/06/2019

France

Germany and Norway advance into last 8 of Women's World Cup

Germany and Norway advance into last 8 of Women's World Cup after victories over Nigeria and Australia.

23/06/2019

France

Sir Elton John is awarded France's highest civilian award

Emmanuel Macron used the occasion to urge international mobilisation for the combatting of Aids- one of the showman's dearest causes.

22/06/2019

France

Three dead and one gravely injured in Paris' building fire

Three people died and one person is gravely injured after a building went up in flames in the early hours of Saturday morning in Paris' XIe arrondissement.

22/06/2019

France

Nissan to give French alliance partner Renault seats on its board

Japan's Nissan will give its French alliance partner Renault representation on its board, putting an end to a disagreement between the two car giants

21/06/2019

France

World Cup: What to look out as France 2019 heads into the last 16

Free-scoring USA head into their match against the unfancied Spanish after a group stage haul of 18 goals without reply. They remain the bookies' favourites for the tournament.

21/06/2019

France

'Mind-blowing' tech wows Cannes Lions festival

Cutting-edge technologies have been turning heads at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity on the French Riviera.

21/06/2019