2025 is set to be one of the hottest years on record, highlighting urgent climate challenges globally and prompting a cautious approach to renewable energy expansion in France due to shifting consumption forecasts.
For the first time, cocaine sales in France have surpassed cannabis, with the overall drug market tripling to €6.8 billion, highlighting the growing financial power of trafficking networks.
France mandates technical inspections from January 2026 that will detect and ban vehicles equipped with dangerous Takata 'stop drive' airbags until repaired to enhance road safety.
A 45-year-old driver in Guadeloupe has been detained after driving into a crowd during Christmas festivities, injuring 19 people including seven children.
Four occupants of a single-engine plane died in a crash in the Pyrenees on December 7, 2025, after extensive rescue efforts located the wreckage in difficult terrain.
A water leak at the Louvre damaged hundreds of valuable works, including ancient Egyptian artifacts and academic materials, revealing infrastructure challenges.
French-Spanish national Clément Besneville's disappearance in Morocco sparks anti-terrorism probe and cross-government appeals.
A collision between a car and a food truck in Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe injured 19 pedestrians, including children, with three in critical condition; the intoxicated driver was taken into custody.
Frank Gehry, renowned for his groundbreaking architecture including Paris' Louis Vuitton Foundation, dies at 96, leaving a lasting cultural legacy.
An investigation is underway after five drones were detected and neutralized over the Île Longue nuclear submarine base, a vital part of France's nuclear deterrent.
The Rennes prosecutor's office dismissed charges against gendarmes for violence at the March 2023 Sainte-Soline protest but opened a judicial inquiry into problematic grenade use.
Three young individuals died in Alès after their car crashed into a swimming pool; nitrous oxide was found in the vehicle and investigations continue.
Three young teenagers died in a Gard car accident near Alès, with investigations indicating nitrous oxide inhalation as a possible contributing factor.
An intentional fire in Neuves-Maisons, Meurthe-et-Moselle caused five deaths on November 30, 2025, with authorities launching a criminal arson investigation.
A tragic fire in Neuves-Maisons killed four people, including a teenager, and injured two others, prompting a major emergency response in the town.
Airbus's urgent grounding of 6,000 A320 planes due to vulnerable navigation software triggers global flight cancellations and delays, notably at Paris airports and major international airlines.
Airbus has grounded 6,000 A320 aircraft worldwide after discovering a software flaw linked to solar radiation risks, leading to flight cancellations including 35 at Air France.
Authorities in Strasbourg have launched an investigation after the discovery of a functional pistol and ammunition near the city's Christmas market, prompting heightened security amid ongoing terrorist threats.
Airbus orders rapid replacement of vulnerable flight control software on about 6,000 A320 aircraft after a JetBlue incident linked to solar radiation.
Airbus orders immediate grounding of 6,000 A320 planes to fix flight control software vulnerable to solar radiation after a serious incident with a JetBlue aircraft.
Authorities have arrested one of two prisoners who escaped Dijon prison; the other remains on the run and is considered dangerous.
France orders probe into Israeli airstrikes that killed two French children in Gaza, examining possible war crimes.
Five individuals, including minors, were arrested near Tours for homophobic ambushes that caused significant injuries, with trials upcoming in early 2026.
Two dangerous inmates escaped from Dijon prison by sawing through cell bars amid warnings of severe overcrowding and declining security conditions.
France launches massive prison searches and plans legal reforms equating narcotraffickers to terrorists amid concerns over prison security and contraband.
French media outlets unite to demand the release of journalist Christophe Gleizes from Algerian imprisonment amid charges linked to terrorism and diplomatic tensions.
Four more suspects were arrested in connection with the October 19 jewel heist at the Louvre, as investigations into the 88 million euro theft intensify.
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that all member states must recognize same-sex marriages legally performed in other EU countries for EU law rights, reinforcing freedom of movement and family life protections.
Ouaihid Ben Faïza's unescorted temporary release from Vendin-le-Vieil prison to attend a job interview sparks debate between prison unions and advocates for rehabilitation.
COP30 in Brazil ends with a modest climate agreement lacking fossil fuel phase-out commitments, drawing European disappointment amid rising climate urgency.
Four men have been sentenced to prison terms for cyberharassing DJ Barbara Butch after her performance in the Paris 2024 Olympics opening ceremony.
A Nantes nursery school director is on sick leave after threats from a family rejecting a male teacher, prompting a staff strike for better protection.
Nantes experiences a sharp increase in gunfire attacks linked to drug trafficking conflicts, with multiple shootings in previously safe neighborhoods during November 2025.
TotalEnergies is sued in Paris over allegations of supporting Mozambican forces accused of war crimes near its LNG project, with new evidence showing early awareness of abuses.
A significant data breach at Pajemploi has potentially exposed personal data of up to 1.2 million childcare workers, with Urssaf taking steps to secure the platform and alert users.
The Louvre has closed its Campana gallery due to discovered structural weaknesses in supporting beams, prompting safety measures and triggering a major renovation plan.
Guadeloupe transfers 211 inmates from overcrowded Basse-Terre prison to a new facility enhancing conditions and planning further expansions.
Xavier Emmanuelli, founder of Samu social and co-founder of Médecins sans frontières, died at 87, leaving a lasting humanitarian legacy.
Authorities in Ardèche continue searching for a 74-year-old man swept away by floodwaters as severe rain-induced flooding impacts southeastern France.
A fire in a Brest apartment building on November 16 led to multiple evacuations and hospitalizations, with emergency services swiftly intervening.
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