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UKRAINE

Rome to host key events supporting Ukraine’s resilience in response to Russia’s Invasion

Late this week, Rome will host the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2025 and the meeting of the Coalition of the Willing, an initiative led by the United Kingdom and France. The two initiatives are aimed to guarantee Ukraine's survival as an independent, sovereign nation in response to Russia’s invasion.

02:30

French MP Olivier Marleix

French lawmaker Olivier Marleix found dead, suicide suspected

French member of parliament Olivier Marleix was found dead at his home on Monday, with suicide being considered a possible cause.

02:25

Türkiye - France

Türkiye rejects French criticism of judicial system as 'interference'

Türkiye has strongly rejected a statement by the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs criticising ongoing judicial proceedings in the country, calling it political interference.

16:37

World News

President Macron to make historic state visit to UK, hosted by King Charles III

UK's King Charles III is to host the French president, Emmanuel Macron, on a state visit to the UK starting on Tuesday, 8th July.

17:30

World News

Paris reopens the Seine for public swimming after more than 100 years

Parisians took the plunge into the Seine on Saturday, enjoying public swimming in the river for the first time in over 100 years.

03:15

World News

Equatorial Guinea sues France at UN court to halt Paris mansion sale

Equatorial Guinea has filed a case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to stop France from selling a disputed mansion in Paris and to regain full access to the property, the UN court said Friday.

19:00

World News

French air traffic strike cancels 40% of Paris flights

A strike by French air traffic controllers forced the cancellation of around 40% of flights at Paris airports on Friday, causing major disruption during the peak of summer holiday travel.

15:30

Retailer Shein fined

Shein fined €40M in France for deceptive pricing

Fast fashion retailer Shein has been fined €40 million ($47.17 million) by France’s antitrust watchdog for allegedly having misleading discounts and unclear environmental claims, despite the company’s claim that the issues were fixed a year ago.

20:00

Climate

Two die in Spain wildfire, two deaths in France from European heatwave

Wildfires and a severe heatwave sweeping across Europe have claimed the lives of two people in Spain and another two in France, while also causing the shutdown of a nuclear reactor in Switzerland.

06:00

World News

Eiffel Tower summit closes, 1,350 schools shut in France heat wave

France is facing a severe heat wave forcing nearly 1,350 schools to shut fully or partially, nearly double from the previous day.

07:06

France - Spain

France, Spain, and others back aviation tax on premium flyers, private jets to fund climate action

France, Spain, Kenya, and several other nations announced on Monday a joint pledge to tax premium-class airline passengers and private jet users, in a move aimed at raising billions of dollars for climate action and sustainable development.

20:00

Over tourism

Cannes to limit cruise ship tourism amid growing over tourism concerns

The French Riviera town of Cannes will restrict large cruise ships from docking starting from January 2026, as part of new efforts to manage over tourism and protect local infrastructure.

04:30

France

France bans smoking in parks, beaches, bus stops from 1 July

France will impose its toughest outdoor smoking restrictions starting Monday, banning smoking at beaches, parks, playgrounds, and bus stops.

16:45

World News

European court rules France discriminated in police identity checks

Europe’s top human rights court ruled that French police discriminated against a man of African descent, marking a landmark case of racial profiling against France.

11:00

French Touch music

Macron wants UNESCO status for French Touch electronic music

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for 'French Touch' electronic music to be recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage—putting it on par with Berlin techno, Jamaican reggae, and Irish harp traditions.

00:58

World News

Global leaders call for diplomacy and de-escalation amid U.S. strikes on Iran

U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have drawn calls for restraint and diplomacy from global leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

01:35

World News

Pezeshkian to Macron: Rights can’t be taken away by force

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that nations' rights under international law “cannot be taken away through war and threats,” during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.

14:00

Business

France invests €1.35 billion in Eutelsat, becoming largest shareholder

France has announced a €1.35 billion ($1.55 billion) investment in the debt-laden satellite company Eutelsat, becoming the company's largest shareholder. As the French finance ministry said, the move is intended to strengthen Europe’s leading satellite to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

17:00

World News

Lyon restricts car traffic in city centre to fight air pollution

The French city of Lyon has introduced new restrictions on car traffic in its historic centre as part of a broader plan to reduce air pollution and prioritize sustainable urban living.

23:00

G7 Summit

France to host G7 Summit 2026 in Evian-les-Bains

France will host the 2026 G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, the Alpine resort town on Lake Geneva, President Macron announced.

12:38

Paris Air Show

France shuts Israeli stands at Paris Airshow over weapons

France has closed four major Israeli company stands at the Paris Air show for reportedly displaying offensive weapons, intensifying diplomatic tensions with Israel amid criticism of its actions in Gaza.

03:25

Greenland's sovereignty

Macron pledges support for Greenland's sovereignty

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to support Greenland, saying the Arctic island is not for sale and warning of growing "predatory ambition" toward the region.

07:45

Macron

Macron threatens under-15 social media ban in France if EU fails to act

French President Emmanuel Macron has pledged to ban access to social media for children under 15 within months if the European Union does not act, citing growing concerns about youth safety and online influence.

00:05

World News

15-year-old student fatally stabs school assistant in France

A 15-year-old student fatally stabbed a school assistant during a bag check outside a middle school in Nogent, northeastern France, on Tuesday, in what officials are calling a brutal sign of escalating youth violence.