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DISASTERBREAKINGJul 2Wildfires rage in southern France prompting evacuation of 3,000 peopleEuroNews [en]
BUSINESSJul 2France's independent cinema chain MK2 bets on crowdfunding – and not corporate money – for its renovationTo bring its venues up to energy standards and help transform the biggest of its 10 Paris locations, directors Elisha and Nathanaël Karmitz are turning to the public.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERJul 2Firefighters battle blazes scorching southern France after record heatwaveFrance 24 [en]
WORLDJul 2Camping in France: Is the spirit gone?As summer vacation season gets underway here in France, we take a closer look at camping. France holds the record for the most campsites in Europe. We look at camping's aristocratic origins, its popularity and how it is currently changing with an ongoing battle between tents, bungalows and camping cars.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 2France's far-right party National Rally probed for embezzlement of EU fundsThe European justice is keeping a close eye at France's far-right National Rally. A series of searches were carried out as part of a probe into alleged embezzlement of funds, targeting the far-right group which Jordan Bardella once sat in at the European Parliament. Meanwhile, Jordan Bardella has denounced it as judicial persecution.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 22027 French elections – France at a Crossroads: Episode 1Dates have officially been set for France's 2027 presidential election. With less than a year to go, the country is already gearing up for Emmanuel Macron's successor. FRANCE 24 English and French teamed up to meet voters in the run-up to the crucial poll.France 24 [en]
WORLDJul 2La Justicia francesa absolvió a un jefe histórico de ETA y quedó a un paso de su extradición a EspañaJosu Antonio Urrutikoetxea Bengoetxea, alias Josu Ternera, era juzgado por actos terroristas en el suroeste francés.La justicia española lo reclama por un ataque con coche bomba contra la casa cuartel de la Guardia Civil en Zaragoza, en 1987.Clarín
POLITICSJul 2A typology of France's presidential candidatesFrom the desperate to those surfing the anti-establishment wave, not all candidates have the same motivations, observes Le Monde columnist Françoise Fressoz.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 2Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern FranceEuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 2FRANCE 24 meets Macdi, Senegal's star content creatorHe’s one of Francophone Africa’s most followed influencers. With his humourous content about everyday life, Macdi has drawn a huge number of followers into his enigmatic universe of wild scenarios. Over the last three months he’s gained over two million followers on Tik Tok. He now has some 9 million followers on the Chinese platform which has catapulted him to stardom as the most popular Senegalese influence. In a country where creators usually express themselves in Wolof, the local language, he’s chosen French to appeal to a broader audience. Our correspondent in Dakar, Elimane Ndao, went toFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERJul 2In heatwave-baked France, ‘madness’ and chaos grip air-conditioner shoppersHundreds of people were besieging Lidl supermarkets in and around Paris on Thursday, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital. With few air conditioners on sale elsewhere for less than €1,200 (US$1,400), police were called to at least two stores as huge crowds descended on Lidl supermarkets trying to get their hands on basic models on sale for as low as €179. Mousa...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 2Firefighters battle wildfire in southern FrancePARIS, July 2 (Reuters) - ⁠Firefighters were battling to bring a ⁠wildfire in the Aude region of southern ‌France under control on Thursday, as the country grappled with the lingering effects of Europe's recent heatwave.thestar_my · malaysia
POLITICSJul 2People smuggler convicted in France now seeking asylum in UK, BBC discoversOnce described as "the godfather" of French migrant camps, he has been working in a Leicestershire village.BBC World
BUSINESSJul 2Nearly 35,000 people became millionaires in France in 2025, UBS study findsThe number of millionaires worldwide has reached record highs, according to the report. Real estate and finance remain the most effective ways to build wealth.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 2Wildfire in southern France forces evacuationsLe Monde [en]
POLITICSBREAKINGJul 1Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France, a sudden move with far-reaching consequencesLe Monde [en]
POLITICSJul 1France's political landscape: 'Dynamics right now seem to favour extreme right or extreme left'François Picard is pleased to welcome Thibault Muzergues, Political Director for Shared Ground, Author of "The Woke Right". France enters the final 300 days before its presidential election amid a politically combustible convergence of judicial investigations, institutional distrust, and an increasingly fragmented party system. Muzergues argues that while allegations surrounding the National Rally raise legitimate legal questions, they also expose broader tensions between law, democracy, and political legitimacy.France 24 [en]
WORLDJul 1Les Bleus are 'on a mission': Can anyone stop France at the World Cup?Les Bleus have so far won four out of four games at the 2026 World Cup, turning in commanding performances that have showcased the depth of talent within the French team. But with pundits tipping France to cruise to victory in the finals, Coach Didier Deschamps has warned his team's biggest enemy could be over-confidence.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 1Rupture diplomatique entre la France et le Burkina Faso : quelles conséquences concrètes ?Ouagadougou a annoncé, le 26 juin, la rupture de ses relations diplomatiques avec Paris. Fonctionnement des ambassades, coopération, visas, protection des ressortissants… Voici ce qui peut réellement changer, et ce qui peut continuer malgré tout.Jeune Afrique
POLITICSJul 1Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a string of major contracts for French companies.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJul 1"Corrupto, cuánto pagaste, a mí me mataron en vida": los gritos de la mujer que denunció por violación a dos rugbiers franceses contra el abogado defensorFue durante la audiencia convocada por la Corte para evaluar la reapertura de la causa.La mujer apuntó contra Rafael Cúneo Libarona y su vínculo con la política.Los acusados se conectaron por videollamada desde Nueva Zelanda, donde están de gira.Clarín
HEALTHJul 1Heatwave in France: hospitals scramble to adapt before new spell of extreme heatIn France, healthcare facilities are trying to draw lessons from the recent extreme heatwave that swept the country, as another is expected from mid-next week.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERJul 1France heatwave: hospitals adapt urgently ahead of new hot spellIn France, hospitals and other healthcare facilities are trying to learn lessons from the recent extreme heatwave, as another spell of scorching weather is expected from the middle of next week.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJul 1Fixing fast fashion: France will pay you to repair your clothesYour ripped clothes deserve better than the bottom of your closet or – worse – the trash can. The French government is now paying people to get them repaired, in a bid to extend the life of clothing and avoid waste. Under the Repair Bonus scheme, consumers can get a discount worth up to €25 per item. Since its launch in 2023, more than 1 million repairs have been subsidised. Our Down to Earth team reports.France 24 [en]