Bruno Retailleau launches his 2027 presidential campaign emphasizing immigration reduction, restoring order, national pride, and empowering citizen referendums.
Prison sentences with suspension have been requested for nine CRS officers accused of excessive force against 'gilets jaunes' protesters in a Burger King during 2018 demonstrations.
Sanofi replaces CEO Paul Hudson with Belén Garijo amid slow R&D recovery and strategic shifts, appointing an interim CEO until Garijo's April start.
Tempête Nils has caused fatalities, flooding, and power outages across France, prompting evacuations and emergency responses amid ongoing severe weather conditions.
French police have dismantled a major ticket fraud network at the Louvre, arresting two museum agents and several others involved in illegally selling group visit tickets at inflated prices.
France's Haute Autorité de Santé releases new autism guidelines emphasizing evidence-based therapies and ending psychoanalysis.
Storm Nils brings violent gusts up to 162 km/h, flooding, power outages, and a fatality as southern France grapples with emergency response efforts.
A 60-year-old art teacher stabbed by a student in Sanary-sur-Mer has regained consciousness; the 14-year-old attacker faces attempted murder charges and is in juvenile detention.
Marine Le Pen's legal battles are reshaping the 2027 presidential race, with her opponents and the RN preparing for a leadership transition to Jordan Bardella.
Coach Fabien Galthié details squad updates and tactical choices for France ahead of their Six Nations match against Wales, highlighting new debuts and the quest for a bonus-point win.
France achieved its most successful day ever at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, winning four medals including two golds on February 11, 2026.
Key French political figures including Sébastien Lecornu and Sarah Knafo were honored at the 2025 Prix du Trombinoscope for their influential roles during a turbulent political year.
France plans to launch a small sovereign fund to channel domestic savings into local businesses alongside major investments in the nuclear sector to strengthen economic sovereignty.
European leaders debate eurobonds and strategize amid uncertain geopolitical futures shaped by US and China rivalry.
A 14-year-old girl's suicide in Saint-Nazaire has triggered an investigation into prolonged school harassment, prompting calls from the education minister for increased parental involvement to combat school violence and bullying across France.
Storm Nils has caused one death, knocked out power to 850,000 homes, and prompted flood and avalanche alerts across southern France.
French health authorities warn of heavy metal exposure in food, while new legislation aims to ban cadmium-containing fertilizers to reduce health risks.
Storm Nils triggers heavy rain, violent winds, and high avalanche risk warnings in French coastal and mountainous regions, prompting safety alerts and emergency responses.
Following the Crans-Montana fire tragedy, a French community reimburses hair donations for burn victims while legal investigations question safety lapses at the scene.
France is experiencing increased political disengagement and distrust in national institutions in 2026, with a surge in citizens identifying as non-partisan and critics warning of democratic instability.
France's economy is expected to grow modestly in early 2026, with services driving national growth amid regional disparities and ongoing uncertainties.
BeIN Sports has won the broadcasting rights for the entire 2026 FIFA World Cup in France, overtaking Ligue 1+ and prompting an emergency meeting of the French professional football league's board.
Roberto De Zerbi departs Marseille after a dynamic but challenging tenure marked by team-building efforts, a historic PSG win, internal tensions, and Champions League disappointment.
French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Elon Musk for benefiting from heavy U.S. subsidies, urging Europe to boost public investment to compete globally, while Musk disputed the subsidy claims.
Marine Le Pen's lawyers delivered an emotional defense in her trial over FN European assistants, with the ruling set for July 7, a date critical for her political future.
France’s new 2026 energy plan prioritizes nuclear power as central to its strategy, replacing earlier reactor closure plans and balancing renewables in a dual approach amid political challenges.
Marine Le Pen faces a crucial July 7 verdict on public funds misuse charges that could bar her from the 2027 presidential election.
The French Court of Cassation has confirmed final 18-year prison sentences for the last two convicts implicated in the deadly 2016 Nice terror attack, concluding this major terrorism case.
Storm Nils has caused red flood alerts in Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne with 33 departments on orange vigilance due to flooding and strong winds affecting transport and schools.
French diplomat Fabrice Aidan is implicated in the Epstein files, prompting official investigations and government calls for victims to seek justice.
Amélie de Montchalin's historic appointment as Cour des comptes president has ignited debate over potential conflicts of interest arising from her government budget role.
Ahead of the 2027 presidential election, candidates Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Jordan Bardella engage businesses with distinct economic proposals while navigating public trust and budgetary challenges.
Benjamin Millo's departure from Éric Ciotti to support Christian Estrosi illustrates the volatile political climate in Alpes-Maritimes ahead of the 2026 municipal elections.
French political leaders grapple with reliance on social media platforms like X amid rising safety concerns and legislative efforts.
EU leaders and industrialists gathered in Belgium to tackle European competitiveness challenges, focusing on industrial revitalization, regulatory reform, and economic sovereignty amid a new Chinese economic threat.
Liberty Media's €3.1 billion acquisition of MotoGP ends Dorna's era, transforming the championship into a global entertainment brand with new leadership and a modernized logo, poised for international expansion.
The first-ever Brittany match for France’s women's futsal team highlights the sport's rapid growth and regional enthusiasm, with all tickets sold and a unity gesture towards Ukraine.
French diplomat Fabrice Aidan faces legal and administrative action after being linked extensively to Jeffrey Epstein in leaked documents, prompting government and political responses.
A parliamentary report proposes a universal family allowance of 250 euros per month per child and other reforms to boost France's declining birth rate.
Météo France issues orange alerts for flooding, wind, and rain across 19 departments while Paris faces unstable weather and transport disruptions on February 11, 2026.
French diplomat Fabrice Aidan is under judicial inquiry after extensive email exchanges with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were revealed, prompting official investigation despite no current evidence linking him to criminal acts.
Nicolas Depoortère's injury rules him out of France’s upcoming Six Nations matches, forcing squad adjustments ahead of critical games against Wales and Italy.
The French women's futsal team will face Ukraine at Lamballe in a sold-out preparatory match highlighting local sports enthusiasm and solidarity.
France's aging population is set to become a dominant economic force, with the silver economy projected to reach €130 billion by 2030 driven by senior consumers' evolving purchasing habits.
The 2026 Cevipof survey reveals unprecedented levels of distrust in French politics, highlighting low confidence in Macron's government and institutions but a continuing desire for democratic engagement.
Authorities investigate Jacques Leveugle for decades of sexual assaults against 89 minors globally, with new calls for victims to come forward.
France's unemployment rate rose to 7.9% in 2025, driven by youth joblessness and precarious employment, challenging the government’s employment targets.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has referred allegations involving diplomat Fabrice Aidan to the judiciary following Epstein case revelations, with investigations now underway.
The Autorité de la concurrence identifies opaque pricing and confirms food prices in Martinique are 40% higher than mainland France, citing Groupe Bernard Hayot's market dominance and high approach costs.
Twelve western and southwestern French departments face flood alerts as storm Nils brings severe winds and travel disruptions to southern France this week.
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