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WORLDAug 18France's 1998 World Cup Patrick Vieira appointed Senegal head coachVieira's main mission will be to revitalize the team after Senegal's bruising loss to Belgium in the last 32 of the World Cup.Le Monde [en]
WORLDAug 18Champagne harvest starts early in France as heatwave speeds ripeningAerial and close-up footage shows an early Champagne grape harvest in Tours-sur-Marne as heatwaves force smaller crews and faster picking schedulesEuroNews [en]
POLITICSAug 18France 2027 election : Russia denies interference , calls anti - Russian policy doomed to failure Russia has denied interference in France's 2027 election, asserting that anti-Russian policies are 'doomed to failure.' This highlights ongoing tensions and allegations of foreign influence in democratic processes.aa.com.tr · Turkey
WORLDAug 18France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football teamFormer France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal prepares for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers.France 24 [en]
DISASTERAug 18Heatwaves damage Monet's gardens in the North of FranceThe succession of heatwaves in France this year has played havoc with plants and husbandry, including in Claude Monet's celebrated home and gardens at Giverny, in Normandy. Some of the garden's most famous attractions have been damaged by the heat, as our colleagues at France 2 and Oliver Farry explain.France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18Macron urges France not to give in to 'defeatism'For the last time of his presidency, Emmanuel Macron spoke at the yearly ceremony commemorating the liberation of the southern town of Bormes-les-Mimosas, where he spends his summer vacation.Le Monde [en]
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
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