France

Food and Drink

Butter late than never: Paris gets its first boutique entirely dedicated to butter

From croissants to sauces, crêpes to kouign-amann (the Breton butter cake which will make any gourmand melt), France knows a thing or two about butter. Now, its capital has its own dedicated butter shop. And some of the varieties may surprise you...

26/08/2026

Europe News

EU countries face nearly €41bn in extra fossil fuel costs

European countries have spent unforeseen billions of euros on fossil fuel imports due to the drastic surge in prices that followed the war against Iran. Meanwhile, European and international groups are urging Ursula von der Leyen to set out a plan to phase out fossil fuels.

26/08/2026

Health news

French flight attendant's cancer recognised as occupational disease

A former Air France flight attendant has had her breast cancer recognised as an occupational illness, a first in France. Judges pointed to night shifts, ionising radiation and second-hand smoke.

26/08/2026

Earth News

Wake up early for Friday’s partial lunar eclipse: Where to see it

At maximum eclipse on 27–28 August, Earth’s dark umbral shadow will cover 96% of the Moon’s face - an almost total eclipse.

26/08/2026

Climate

What role will climate play in France's presidential race?

After a summer of extreme weather, can France's political parties rise up to the challenge of climate change?

26/08/2026

Space

Mission accomplished for Sophie Adenot: ISS antenna installed

After her 18 August spacewalk as the first French woman in orbit, Sophie Adenot has again left the ISS with US astronaut Anil Menon to successfully replace a station antenna.

25/08/2026

Europe News

Exclusive: France wants to limit Ukraine's non-European procurement

France seeks time limits on Ukraine's derogations for non-EU defence purchases under €90bn loan, in push for European — and French — producers. Kyiv benefits from exemptions for Chinese and US parts.

25/08/2026

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Video shows tornado forming over village in France

A tornado filmed near Pomas in southern France damages about 300 homes and injures 39 people as rescue teams search affected villages.

25/08/2026

Europe News

France to survey 10 million pupils on sexual violence

The government expects the nationwide survey to reveal the scale of abuse as authorities face scrutiny over tens of thousands of cases awaiting action.

25/08/2026

Culture news

Death of a titan of French radio and TV: Emmanuel Macron pays tribute to Philippe Bouvard

After an illustrious career spanning more than six decades – for which he holds a world record – beloved French cultural figure Philippe Bouvard has died aged 95. President Emmanuel Macron has paid tribute to “a free spirit”.

25/08/2026

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Tornado rips through French village, injuring at least 31

A tornado tears through Pomas in southern France, damaging homes and roofs and injuring 31 people as severe storms hit the Aude region.

25/08/2026

Business

'Shared passion' for Dragon Ball Z brings Saudi-funded parks to France

A €6 billion Saudi investment will create three theme parks near Paris, born from a "shared passion" for Dragon Ball Z and anime Macron and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman discovered during talks in Riyadh last December.

25/08/2026

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London and Paris landmarks light up for Ukraine’s Independence Day

The UK Parliament and Eiffel Tower are lit in blue and yellow as London and Paris mark Ukraine's 35th Independence Day with landmark light-ups.

25/08/2026

Europe News

Saudi Arabia to invest €6bn into building three theme parks near Paris

The parks are set to be constructed in Cergy-Pontoise to the northwest of Paris and are expected to include a manga-themed attraction.

24/08/2026

Climate

Tornado tears through village in south-west France

A powerful tornado hit several towns in Aude on Monday, causing major damage, particularly in Pomas.

24/08/2026

Europe News

Tensions in the Alps after antisemitic video

Each summer for decades, Orthodox Jewish communities have sought the calm of the Alps, but their presence and strict lifestyle can irritate locals and other tourists.

24/08/2026