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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

France

The Netherlands get maximum points in Group E after beating Canada 2-1

Bayern Munich striker Lineth Beerensteyn scored the winning goal 15 minutes from time after Canada's Christine Sinclair cancelled out the Dutch lead.

21/06/2019

France

Chile eliminated from women's World Cup, despite perseverance

Chile have been eliminated from the Women's World Cup after a missing a last-minute penalty that would have sent them through to the knockout stage.

21/06/2019

France

Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 with injury time goal

Cameroon beat New Zealand 2-1 with injury time goal.

21/06/2019

France

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's goals

England progress to round of 16 thanks to Ellen White's two goals against Japan.

21/06/2019

France

Brazil beats Italy 1-0, Marta becomes top scorer in world cup history

Marta became the top scorer in world cup history after scoring a goal against Italy on Tuesday.

21/06/2019

France

Sam Kerr's four goals takes Australia into knockout stage

Australia's Sam Kerr had a spectacular feat on Tuesday by scoring all of four goals in game against Jamaica.

21/06/2019

Earth News

Paris plans ‘urban forests’ at city landmarks to combat climate change

The French capital launches a new eco project to increase green spaces across the city and address the problem of air pollution.

20/06/2019

France

Cows with 'portholes' into stomach filmed by animal rights group

An undercover video released by a French animal rights group showed live cows whose sides have been perforated with a "porthole" into their stomach to study their digestion.

20/06/2019