France

Earth News

Three Lake Constances: Europe's biggest underground drinking water

For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted.

25/05/2026

Europe News

Uproar as Paris attacks coordinator granted prison leave

The decision, which allows Bakkali to leave prison six times for 36 hours each, has sparked backlash in both Belgium and France.

23/05/2026

Europe News

China ‘won’t win’ if it ‘destroys’ Europe’s industry - French minister

France’s Minister for Foreign Trade, Nicolas Forissier, says the European Union must stop being “naive” and shift its mindset when addressing trade imbalances, saying that the approach should encompass all countries weaponising foreign trade.

23/05/2026

The Cube

Can France's Canal+ legally blacklist stars for criticising owner?

In response to a petition signed by French film professionals protesting against the ever-growing hold of conservative businessman Vincent Bolloré on France's media industry, the group's CEO threatened to blacklist them. But is such a threat legal and could it undermine freedom of speech?

22/05/2026

Culture news

'Emily in Paris' to end after upcoming sixth season

The hit Netflix series 'Emily in Paris' will come to an end after its upcoming sixth season - a wise decision for a show that has long run out of things to say.

22/05/2026

Europe News

The shocking case of the abandoned children: what we know

The children were found to be in apparent "good health" and have been discharged from hospital.

22/05/2026

Qatar

‘It doesn’t feel real': Team Qatar gears up for historic Le Mans debut

Team Qatar has officially launched its campaign for the 24 Hours of Le Mans, marking the country’s first-ever entry into the legendary endurance race. For driver Abdulla Al Khelaifi, the moment is both historic and deeply personal as Qatar takes another major step onto the global motorsport stage.

22/05/2026

Europe News

Air France and Airbus convicted of manslaughter in 2009 plane crash

On 1 June 2009, Air France Flight AF447, travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Paris, was cruising over the Atlantic when the pilots lost control of the aircraft, causing it to plunge into the ocean.

21/05/2026

Europe News

Mother arrested after French boys abandoned in Portugal, police say

The boys were reported missing from their hometown of Colmar, in eastern France, by their father around 10 days ago.

21/05/2026

No Comment

Paris hosts Franco-Lebanese music event to aid Lebanon’s humanitarian crisis

France hosted a large charity concert for Lebanon on Thursday evening at the Arab World Institute in Paris, where several hundred people gathered to support civilians affected by the conflict.

21/05/2026

No Comment

Jeanette revives cult film anthem "Por qué te vas" in Cannes event

Jeanette, the voice behind the iconic song Porque te vas from 1976’s Cría Cuervos, led celebrations in Cannes as France marked the film’s 50th anniversary with a restored screening and live performance at the Cannes Film Festival.

21/05/2026

Culture news

South Korea: cubism opens new Centre Pompidou outpost in Seoul

Through the French museum’s “Constellation” programme, works will be loaned to Seoul for four years, matching its deal with the Hanwha Cultural Foundation and giving the Pompidou Centre a new chance to grow internationally.

20/05/2026

Culture news

Flat and full length: Bayeux Tapestry readied for historic London show

The loan of the work, listed in UNESCO’s Memory of the World Register, had sparked numerous protests in France, mainly due to its fragility.

19/05/2026

Food and Drink

Caber-nay: Beer consumption tops wine for the first time in France

For the first time in France’s recorded history, beer has overtaken wine as the drink of choice. Oh. Mon. Dieu.

19/05/2026

Europe News

German serial killer 'Man in Black' on trial for murder of French boy

Martin Ney, who wore masks and balaclavas during his attacks, was jailed for life in 2012 after he confessed to killing three boys aged 13, eight and nine between 1992 and 2001.

19/05/2026

Earth News

France’s last captive orca whales to be moved to Spanish zoo

Wildlife charity Born Free say that at Loro Parque the captive orcas “would likely continue to be exploited for public entertainment and potentially for breeding”.

19/05/2026