France News

A swarm of jellyfish has disrupted operations at France’s largest nuclear site, forcing three reactors offline and cutting another’s output as heatwaves and changing marine conditions challenge France’s electricity production system across the summer period and national grid stability

A potential shortage of solar eclipse viewing glasses is looming in France ahead of the August 12 partial eclipse, as authorities warn of exceptionally high demand and urge observers to secure proper protective equipment well before the event

Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is preparing for its biggest modernization project with new boarding facilities, rail infrastructure and improved access, following a government agreement that could reshape one of Europe's busiest aviation hubs over the next decade

French football icon Zinedine Zidane has been named France's new head coach after Didier Deschamps stepped down following the 2026 World Cup. The legendary midfielder begins a highly anticipated chapter, targeting success in upcoming international competitions leading a talented generation

smart has officially confirmed the return of its iconic two-seat city car with the all-electric #2. The compact EV has completed extensive durability testing and will make its global debut at the Paris Motor Show, marking a significant shift back to the brand's original identity

A fast-moving wildfire in France's historic Fontainebleau Forest has scorched hundreds of hectares, forced evacuations, disrupted major transport routes, and triggered an extraordinary firefighting response as intense heat and dry weather continue to fuel dangerous fire conditions across the region

France has opened a criminal investigation after Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla posted racist remarks targeting Kylian Mbappé following the World Cup. The case has drawn widespread condemnation from French officials, football authorities, and Paraguay's government, highlighting growing concerns over online hate

Authorities in Monaco and France have launched an intensive manhunt after a parcel bomb exploded inside a residential building, critically injuring Ukrainian businessman Vadym Yermolaiev, his family members and several bystanders in an attack being treated as attempted murder