France

Climate

France adds 157,000 hectares of protected forest

France aims to protect an additional 250,000 hectares of forest by 2030, including 180,000 hectares in French Guiana.

11/06/2026

Europe News

Macron says trust in France institutions 'at stake' after girl's death

The body of the girl, named as Lyhanna, was found last week after she went missing on 29 May in the southwestern town of Fleurance.

10/06/2026

Culture news

French actor Patrick Bruel charged with four counts of sexual assault

French pop star and actor Patrick Bruel has been formally charged over several allegations of sexual violence, including rape and sexual harassment. The 67-year-old, who denies all the claims, has been released on conditional bail which forbids him from visiting "massage parlours".

10/06/2026

The Cube

No, Mbappé hasn't made sexual harassment allegations against Macron

A report attempting to mimic a legitimate Eurosport article claims that French football sensation Kylian Mbappé has made a series of revelations about inappropriate behaviour by Preisdent Emmanuel Macron.

10/06/2026

Travel News

Inside the new private island wellness retreat in France

This sea-facing escape harmonises holistic wellbeing with Mediterranean dining, which includes personalised consultations, tailored treatments across five wellness programmes and three choices of residence – all in one retreat.

10/06/2026

No Comment

Murder of Lyhanna: Anger grows as thousands take to the streets in Paris

Thousands of people gathered in Paris to demand accountability and reforms after the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna, criticising the handling of the case by French authorities and the justice system.

09/06/2026

Europe News

France bars Israel's Smotrich in push back against Israel expansionism

The move by Paris comes as the UK, Canada and Norway intensify sanctions on settlement-linked organisations and financial networks accused of supporting violence in the occupied West Bank.

09/06/2026

Europe News

France demands judicial overhaul after murder of 11-year-old girl

The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had faced multiple complaints for sexual violence against minors but was never investigated or questioned - until now.

09/06/2026

Business

Le Havre: 38,000 pairs of fake trainers smashed to pieces

Seized in 2011 in containers from China, almost 38,000 pairs of fake trainers have been destroyed in Le Havre after years of legal wrangling, highlighting the scale of counterfeiting in France.

08/06/2026

Europe News

France’s justice minister won't resign after outcry over girl’s murder

Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl's murder and asked France's public prosecutors to re-examine the country's 70,000 legal complaints under review for alleged crimes against children.

08/06/2026

No Comment

Hundreds march in memory of slain French schoolgirl Lyhanna

Hundreds of residents gathered in the southwestern French town of Fleurance on Saturday to take part in a silent march honouring Lyhanna, the 11-year-old schoolgirl whose death has shocked the nation.

08/06/2026

Europe News

France testing AI battlefield system in NATO excercise

Arcadia, developed with French firms, is a European response to Maven, an AI command and control system used by NATO that was developed by the US company Palantir.

07/06/2026

Europe News

Watch: Hegseth warns of 'invasion' on European shores in D-Day speech

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth used a D-Day anniversary speech in Normandy to warn European leaders about migration, saying that “boats and men” arriving on southern European shores posed a challenge that governments could no longer ignore.

07/06/2026

Europe News

US defence chief links D-Day to European migration ‘invasion’

Pete Hegseth drew controversy for saying, "Boats and men arrive. When will European capitals do something about that invasion? Or is it too late?"

07/06/2026

Europe News

D-Day 82nd anniversary honoured in France

World leaders and the last remaining veterans gathered in Normandy on Saturday to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. Commemorations in Langrune-sur-Mer and Colleville-sur-Mer paid tribute to the 160,000 Allied troops who launched the liberation of Europe in 1944.

06/06/2026

Europe News

Macron blasts 'unacceptable' lapses over girl's suspected murderer

A girl, named in the press only as Lyhanna, went missing on 29 May near the town of Fleurance after she was last seen getting into a man's car.

05/06/2026

Climate

France accused of ‘climate denial’ over shrinking green fund

France’s green party leader Marine Tondelier has dubbed the government “incompetent” as attention turns to its flagship climate fund.

05/06/2026

Business

Global steel crisis deepens as oversupply grows, OECD warns

The global steel industry is facing a growing crisis as subsidised production and excess capacity continue to distort markets, according to the OECD. It says state-backed steel production, particularly in China, is increasing pressure on producers in Europe and other OECD economies.

04/06/2026

Travel News

France unveils 33 ‘palaces’ for 2026 as six new hotels join elite list

The latest collection of palace hotels have been revealed, with six properties joining France’s most exclusive hospitality club.

04/06/2026

Culture news

Marjane Satrapi, French-Iranian author of 'Persepolis', dies aged 56

Marjane Satrapi became known worldwide for her critically acclaimed autobiographical graphic novel “Persepolis” - which she later directed as an animated feature. It premiered at Cannes in 2007 and was Oscar nominated.

04/06/2026

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France: Protesters rally outside CNews TV over alleged Kremlin influence

France witnessed renewed debate over foreign influence in the media on 3 June as dozens of protesters gathered outside CNews headquarters in Paris to denounce Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France.

04/06/2026

Culture news

Is there sound on Mars? Cercle and ESA music festival heads for stars

This is no longer just an electronic music festival; it is an experience in which culture meets science. This year's Cercle Festival in Paris is the first event created with the European Space Agency.

04/06/2026

Water

How soil health could be Europe’s best drought defence

Regenerative farming could save enough wheat during drought to produce 130 million baguettes, according to a new French study.

04/06/2026

Europe News

UK and France extend 'one-in, one-out' migrant deal until October

The policy, which was introduced in September 2025, has seen fewer than 4% of illegal migrants returned to France.

03/06/2026

The Cube

Misleading videos flood social media following Champions League final

Amid real images of violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's victory against Arsenal, many misleading and miscaptioned images have also emerged to push an anti-immigration narrative.

03/06/2026

Europe News

MEPs urge EU sanctions on Xenia Fedorova

Speaking to France Inter in May, French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said: "Ms Fedorova is a fully fledged propagandist who relays the Kremlin’s disinformation".

03/06/2026