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Azerbaijan pardons French prisoner after EU caves in on sanctions

Marine Le Pen vows to put French citizens first in campaign launch

Thieves Steal Three Artworks From Renoir Museum in France

Thieves have stolen multiple artworks from the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera, prompting an ongoing investigation.

At least one dead after car crashes into crowd in northern France

A car plows into a crowd at a Caen bus stop, killing one and injuring ten, sparking a multi‑nation media focus and police investigation.

Moment family rescued after 16 hours floating on jet ski off Thailand

A father and his two young sons spent 16 hours adrift at sea after their jet ski capsized off the coast of Thailand.

France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

France’s top court overturns a teen social‑media ban, sparking fresh debate over digital safety and constitutional rights.

More than 400 WWII shells found in village at center of France’s wildfire crisis

Unexploded World War II shells are surfacing and detonating inside a French village gripped by severe wildfires.

Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns

Wildfires are tearing through Europe, with a blaze in France moving within nine miles of Bordeaux as extreme weather fuels the spread.

French police arrest man after he attacked three women with knives in Paris

French police have arrested a man after he attacked three women with knives in Paris.

Macron holds crisis meeting as monster wildfires drive 250,000 from their homes

Monster wildfires force 250,000 evacuees and push French leaders into emergency meetings as flames threaten Bordeaux and Spain

France and Spain fires force more than 200,000 to flee homes

Wildfires scorch France and Spain, forcing over 300,000 to flee as a heat wave approaches.

Europe wildfires prompt evacuations in France, Spain, Italy

Over 300,000 people have fled their homes and holiday accommodations as raging wildfires sweep through France and Spain.

France recorded 5,700 more deaths than usual during its historic June heatwave

France confirms over 5,700 excess deaths associated with a historic heatwave experienced throughout June.

Modelling scout linked to Epstein found dead in Paris suburbs

A modeling scout previously linked to Jeffrey Epstein has been found dead in a Paris apartment, prompting an official inquiry in France.

Model recruiter who introduced young women to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in France

A French modeling scout and alleged recruiter linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case has been found dead in France.

French lawmakers approve social media ban for children

French parliament has passed a nationwide social media ban for children under 15, marking a legislative milestone in the European Union.

Paris weighs reducing embassy staff in Tehran, source says

France is considering a potential reduction of its embassy staff in Tehran following allegations of mistreatment involving French diplomats.

France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children

France is set to become the first EU nation to implement a social media ban for children under the age of 15.

Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports

A French judge authorized nighttime doping tests for Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard following reports of serious suspicions at the Tour de France.

Kylian Mbappé surpasses Lionel Messi's all-time World Cup goal-scoring record

Kylian Mbappé has become the all-time leading goal scorer in World Cup history, reaching 22 career goals during the 2026 third-place match.

Europe Will Defend Itself ‘With Blood, if Necessary,’ Macron Says

President Emmanuel Macron asserts that Europe must prioritize unified defense strategies as regional military commitments to Ukraine intensify.

Spain's Ex-PM: France Doesn't Have 'Any French Players'

A former Spanish Prime Minister is facing accusations of racism and xenophobia following comments regarding the nationality of France's World Cup team.

Australia 26-42 France: Six-try Les Bleus condemn Wallabies to sixth straight defeat

France secures a historic Test victory over Australia, handing the Wallabies their sixth consecutive defeat.

Le Pen’s French presidential bid dashes EU hopes for a Meloni-like successor

Marine Le Pen has launched her French presidential campaign despite a recent court conviction and the requirement to wear an electronic monitor.

Marine Le Pen to run for French presidency and appeal conviction in top court

Marine Le Pen has announced her candidacy for the 2027 French presidential campaign while simultaneously appealing a legal conviction.

French prosecutors investigating racist insults against Mbappé by Paraguay senator

French prosecutors are investigating racist remarks directed at Kylian Mbappé by a Paraguayan senator following a World Cup match.

Paraguayan senator demands apology from Kylian Mbappé, threatens legal action

A Paraguayan senator is demanding an apology from Kylian Mbappé and threatening legal action following a series of racial controversies.

French court allows far-right leader Marine Le Pen to run for president with ankle tag

A French court has ruled that Marine Le Pen may proceed with her presidential bid while under house arrest and wearing an electronic ankle tag.

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions in Damascus have wounded 18 people and struck near the hotel housing French President Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Syria.

Trump’s Tablet-Throwing Oval Office Meltdown Revealed

Reports emerge of a tablet-tossing outburst by Donald Trump in the Oval Office during attempts to connect with world leaders.

'Several millions' worth of jewels stolen from ANOTHER French museum - the-sun.com

A daring early-morning raid on a French museum has resulted in the theft of Lalique jewels valued at approximately €4 million.

Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella pledge unity ahead of judicial verdict

The political future of France's far right hinges on an upcoming judicial verdict involving Marine Le Pen.

Thousands evacuated from homes in southwest France as wildfire burns

Wildfires in southwest France have forced the evacuation of thousands and disrupted the Tour de France.

How Paris appeals court ruling could upend Marine Le Pen’s 2027 presidential bid

A pending Paris appeals court ruling may determine whether Marine Le Pen is eligible to run in France's 2027 presidential election.

Tens of thousands rally in France for a comprehensive law to fight sexual violence

Tens of thousands are marching across France to demand a comprehensive new law to combat sexual violence.

N.Y.P.D. Memo Outlines Taylor Swift Wedding Events at the Garden

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding events at Madison Square Garden

Paris official blames Americans and their air conditioning for Europe heat wave that has killed 1,300 people

A Paris official has attributed a deadly European heat wave, which has killed 1,300 people, to U.S. carbon emissions and air conditioning use.

'Most Beautiful Girl in the World' Thylane Blondeau Gets Married

Thylane Blondeau, once dubbed the world's most beautiful girl as a child, has married Ben Attal in Paris.

Ipsen to Buy Kartos Therapeutics for Up to $1.75 Billion

French biotech Ipsen is acquiring Kartos Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1.75 billion to expand its hemato-oncology pipeline.

Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France, officials say

Authorities report 11 fatalities following the crash of a civilian skydiving plane in northeastern France.

Sanofi under antitrust probe as European Commission kicks off formal proceedings

Sanofi faces EU antitrust probe over flu vaccine marketing

Britain breaks June temperature record as deadly heatwave grips Europe

A record-breaking heatwave is sweeping Europe, causing deaths in France and forcing the closure of major landmarks.

French woman allegedly held captive by husband for 12 years rescued in Pakistan

Pakistan police have rescued a French woman and five children allegedly held captive by her husband for up to 12 years.

France reports first Ebola patient as cases in Africa surge above 1,000

France has confirmed its first case of Ebola as infection numbers across Africa surpass 1,000.

Soldier, Scholar and Symbol: Marc Bloch Is Elevated to France’s Panthéon

France is honoring Marc Bloch, a Jewish historian and Resistance fighter executed by the Gestapo, with induction into the Panthéon.