France

Culture Series

Meet the exiled photographer capturing masculinity in a new light

After his first book gave a voice to young Russian men navigating their sexuality in a repressive environment, Vlad Zorin now turns his erotic lens on France.

16/08/2024

Europe News

Two French fighter pilots killed in Rafale collision during training

Accidents involving the French-made Rafale supersonic jet are very uncommon. Just two crashes — one in 2007 and another in 2009 — have occurred since its introduction in 2001.

15/08/2024

Business

EDF cuts nuclear production in reaction to soaring temperatures

The energy provider insists there are no looming safety risks as three French regions face heatwave warnings.

14/08/2024

Culture news

French song breaks two world records after Olympics closing ceremony

Who said the French Touch was out of steam? The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympic Games has propelled three French artists to the top of Shazam's most searched songs. Cocorico!

14/08/2024

Economy

Rising energy prices spark increase in French inflation rate

France's national public audit office has said the eurozone's second biggest economy could be significantly exposed to macroeconomic shocks, because of its €154bn public deficit and lagging public finances.

14/08/2024

Culture news

J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk named in Imane Khelif's bullying lawsuit

“If the case goes to court, they will stand trial.” Both celebrities have been named in a criminal complaint filed by Olympic champion Imane Khelif over alleged “acts of aggravated cyber harassment.”

14/08/2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics are over and Macron now has to name a new PM

The Paris Summer Games truce ended the moment the Olympic flag was handed over at the Stade de France on Sunday. Now, Macron and his party are in a rush to establish a majority to nominate the country’s new PM.

13/08/2024

Sport

Which European countries are the best at which sport?

France leads the way in swimming, with Germany coming out on top in equestrian after 16 eventful days.

13/08/2024

Europe News

'I wish Paris stays that way': Residents experience post-Olympic blues

After more than fifteen days of Olympic festivities in Paris, some hope the heritage of the games, like the heightened sense of security and good mood, will remain in the French capital.

12/08/2024

France

Which continent is the most successful in the history of the Olympics?

Europe and the Americas have been dominating the tables for over a century, but Asia has started narrowing the gap.

12/08/2024

Tech News

Musk accused of illegally accessing data in nine EU legal challenges

The complaints come less than a week after the Irish authorities mounted a similar legal challenge against Musk over a data settings change.

12/08/2024

Sport

Paris Olympics: Men edge out women for prime time attention once again

Male Olympic events continue to be scheduled during peak viewing times — but the gender gap is nearly closed.

12/08/2024

Health news

Antidepressant prescriptions on the rise for young French people

The numbers echo “reports of a deterioration in the mental health of the French population, particularly (among) young people,” according to the report.

12/08/2024

Economy

Olympics set to give French economy a much-needed boost

France's economy may have received a boost from the Paris Olympics in the third quarter, according to the Bank of France. However, political uncertainty continues to weigh on its stock markets.

12/08/2024

Europe News

Olympics: Paris passes the torch to LA in dazzling closing ceremony

The best pictures from the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The star-studded event featured international stars like Angèle, Phoenix, Air, Alain Roche and a Mission Impossible stunt by Tom Cruise.

12/08/2024

France

Eiffel Tower briefly cordoned off after man seen climbing up

The incident occurred as the Olympic competition winds down and security services in Paris and beyond are shifting their focus to the closing ceremony.

11/08/2024

France

Have the Olympics alienated the general public from breakdancing?

"There were significant organisational and governance shortcomings that could have been easily reconciled but, unfortunately, negatively impacted breaking’s first touching point to a new global audience," said breakdancing authorities.

11/08/2024

Culture news

Travis Scott released after Paris hotel altercation arrest

Paris authorities said custody "has been lifted and all proceedings were terminated because the incident was minor.”

10/08/2024

Europe News

Olympics latest: US retain basketball supremacy in victory over France

The men's basketball final was attended by French president Emmanuel Macron, Jimmy Fallon and Megan Rapinoe among others.

10/08/2024

France

Olympics: Refugee breaker disqualified for saying 'Free Afghan Women'

Political statements and slogans are banned on the field of play and on podiums at the Olympics.

10/08/2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif wins boxing gold

Khelif’s gold medal is Algeria’s first in women’s boxing. She is only the nation’s second boxing gold medalist, joining Hocine Soltani (1996).

10/08/2024

Europe News

Paris Olympics: Spain win football gold after beating hosts France 5-3

Spain's men take gold after 5-3 win against France in Olympic men's football final.

09/08/2024

France

Paris Olympics: Egyptian wrestler arrested for alleged sexual assault

The man, who was not identified by the authorities was reportedly "completely drunk" when apprehended by police.

09/08/2024

Health news

Equestrian world body looks to helmets and vests to keep riders safe

Rider safety is an ongoing issue for the sport's international governing body.

09/08/2024

Culture news

Meet the athletes who became viral stars during the Paris Olympics

Here’s our guide to the athletes who have taken the internet by storm and become viral sensations at this year's Olympics!

09/08/2024

Climate

Temperatures in southern France could exceed 40C this weekend

This is the second heat wave southern France has seen in several days.

09/08/2024