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DISASTERAug 18Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in AragonEuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 18Risky jumps from France's Marseille corniche rise in popularityPopularised on social media, this trend is attracting more and more young people and tourists. Concerned about accidents, the city council is boosting prevention and considering dedicated zones to better regulate the practice.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 17France's foreign minister: 'The case of Xenia Fedorova highlights the interference threat we face'Following the expulsion order issued against the Russian propagandist at the end of July, Jean-Noël Barrot emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between opinion, which seeks to persuade; information manipulation, which aims to deceive; and interference, whose objective is to exert outside pressure on our freedom of choice.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 17William Frances Silvia Jr . set for Florida executionWilliam Frances Silvia Jr. is scheduled for execution in Florida, marking a development in a capital punishment case.wftv.com · United States
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 17Wildfires: Belgium battles blaze, France's Lecornu jeeredDW News [en]
BUSINESSAug 17France enters literary season amid publishing industry crisisBack to school in France also means “rentrée littéraire”, the annual period when thousands of new books hit shelves across the country. For FRANCE 24, French bookseller Isabelle Claret Lemarchand, who runs a bookshop in London, discusses the style and trends of this year’s new releases, compares the French and British trends, and reflects on the challenges facing the publishing industry.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 17Europe wildfires: German border town partially evacuated but France blaze stabilisedA historically hot summer on the planet's fastest-warming continent has contributed to the deaths of thousands of people and increased the risk of wildfires, with blazes periodically sweeping through parched landscapes.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 17Why are heatwaves becoming more frequent in France? Unprecedented series of heatwaves raises questionsBetween May and July, France was the most abnormally hot country in the world, compared to its average heat index. While the role of global warming is not under debate, the frequency of this summer's heatwaves is a topic of scientific debate.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 17Portuguese man-o'-war, a highly venomous marine organism, returns to beaches in southwestern FranceSince July, mass strandings of these organisms have been increasing along the Aquitaine coastline. The frequency and scale of the phenomenon have prompted scientists to investigate, particularly to determine the role of climate change.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 16France: Landes wildfire stopped spreading but remains out of controlFirefighters in southwestern France are continuing to battle a wildfire that has burned 1,700 hectares of forest in the Landes region. The blaze has stopped spreading but remains out of control, with 550 firefighters, military personnel and six water-bombing aircraft working to contain it and allow evacuated residents to return home.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 16Why France's under-15 social media ban was blockedFrance's attempt to ban social media for under-15s has been blocked by the Constitutional Council, which ruled the measure unconstitutional. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Peter Craddock, Senior Attorney advising social media companies, said the decision was unsurprising, arguing that the proposed law imposed a blanket ban without taking into account differences between platforms or children's levels of maturity. The court found that the measure infringed on the fundamental freedom of expression and information.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 16France's Léon Marchand wins first European title in front of home crowdDay six of the European Championships in Paris saw four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand claim his first continental title by winning the 200m butterfly final. There was another gold medal for France later in the evening, with Mary-Ambre Moluh setting a new European record to win the 100m backstroke final.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15Francesca Rudkin : Luxon needs to rediscover the version of him people voted forThe article discusses the public perception of Luxon and suggests he should return to the persona that garnered voter support. This is political commentary regarding a leader's image and mandate.newstalkzb.co.nz · New Zealand
WORLDAug 15Guillermo Francella celebró las 100 funciones de su obra de teatro Desde el jardín: todas las fotosEl actor conmemoró el importante hito junto a sus compañeros de elenco en el teatro Metropolitan.El productor Adrián Suar acompañó al elenco en el íntimo festejo debajo del escenario.Clarín
WORLDAug 15France's Léon Marchand wins 200-meter butterfly final at European Swimming ChampionshipsFrance 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 15France’s top court rejects social media ban for under-15sFrance’s Constitutional Court has struck down a law that would have banned children under 15 from social media, ruling that it disproportionately infringed on freedom of expression and raised privacy concerns over age verification. The government plans to draft a revised bill, with Emmanuel Macron citing concerns over the impact of social media on children’s mental and physical health.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 152026 Shanghai rankings: France holds steady while China advancesFrance maintains its presence in the annual world university rankings, with 27 universities listed, unchanged from 2025, including four in the top 100. Chinese universities continue to rise in a ranking still dominated by American and British institutions.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 15France ordered to rethink social media ban for under - 15sFrance has been instructed to reconsider its policy regarding a social media ban for individuals under the age of 15, indicating potential changes to digital regulations for minors.thailandnews.net · Thailand
POLITICSAug 15France ordered to rethink social media ban for under - 15sFrance has been ordered to reconsider its social media ban for individuals under 15 years old. This development indicates a legal challenge or reassessment of government policy concerning youth and digital platforms.britainnews.net · United Kingdom
DISASTERAug 15In southern France, relentless heat brings back memories of pandemic lockdownsAs early as May, temperatures soared to 36°C in inland areas and the plains of the Var department. Since then, cooler spells have been both rare and brief. The ongoing heat is pushing the population to its limits.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERAug 15'The current drought and heatwave will have long-term consequences for France's forests'Nathalie Bréda, a specialist at INRAE in how trees respond to climate stress, explains in an interview with Le Monde how the metabolism of trees is being disrupted under the extreme conditions France is experiencing.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 15Emmanuel Macron under fire for jet - skiing on holiday while France burnsFrench President Emmanuel Macron is facing criticism for jet-skiing while France experiences significant domestic issues. This highlights potential public discontent with his leadership during a challenging period.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSAug 14France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15sThe Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.BBC World
POLITICSAug 14France upholds assisted dying law but strikes down social media ban for childrenPresident Emmanuel Macron's office said he had no plans to give up on his push to bar children from apps such as TikTok and the government would work on a new draft law.EuroNews [en]
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