France in English: News Today

RC Lens Gears Up for Crucial Ligue 1 and Coupe de France Battles. RC Lens is set to face Toulouse in their final Ligue 1 match before a high-stakes Coupe de France semi-final, with the event boosted by a special live broadcast.

French Right Faces Turmoil Ahead of 2026 Municipal Elections. The Republicans struggle to maintain ground nationally against the National Rally, while Édouard Philippe’s presidential hopes remain politically constrained.

French Experts Urge Windfall Tax on Energy Firms Amid Price Surge. With energy prices spiking due to the Middle East crisis, French economists and officials push for taxing energy companies' exceptional profits to curb inflation.

France Plans Real-Time Fact-Checking Authority for Political Speech. A new independent body could soon monitor and verify political statements live, aiming to boost democratic accountability and trust.

CGT Union Slams Railway Magazine for Promoting Reactionary Views. The CGT condemns Gares & Connexions’ 'Discover Press' subscription for spreading gender stereotypes and reactionary content.