France in English: News Today

Macron rallies party leaders on energy and security crunch. President Macron convenes key party leaders to address soaring energy costs and security challenges driven by international conflicts in a crucial policy meeting.

France steps up defenses against Russian hybrid threats. Ahead of the 2027 election, Macron unveils plans to strengthen critical infrastructure and government safeguards to counteract rising Russian hybrid tactics in a national security push.

Zidane names Mbappé captain in fresh French squad reveal. Zinédine Zidane announces his first national team lineup, spotlighting Kylian Mbappé as captain and key attacker with new tactical changes in team announcement.

Fuel tax debates heat up amid energy and economic crisis. France faces intense political disputes over fuel taxes as rising energy prices exacerbate economic strain in a divisive policy debate.

Man jailed 12 years for arson spree in Charente. A Charente man receives a 12-year sentence for deliberately setting 32 fires that caused major damage and mobilized extensive firefighting efforts in a criminal prosecution outcome.