Dozens of homes destroyed, thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in southwestern France
Wildfires raged in southwestern France on Tuesday, destroying sixteen houses, burning 6,000 hectares and forcing the evacuation of almost 6,000…
France launches rescue mission for beluga whale stuck in Seine river
French marine experts were preparing an ambitious operation Tuesday to rescue an ailing beluga whale that swam up the Seine…
France vows to crack down on motorbike ‘rodeos’ after children injured
Issued on: 08/08/2022 – 15:49 The French government on Monday promised a new crackdown on illegal motorcycling by young people…
Dutch cyclist Annemiek van Vleuten wins Women’s Tour de France 2022
Dutch veteran Annemiek van Vleuten produced the perfect ride on Sunday to win the women's Tour de France with a…
A ‘new Cold War’ as Russia, France, US compete for influence in Africa
Russian, French and American leaders are crisscrossing Africa to win support for their positions on the war in Ukraine, waging…
Germany advances to the Women’s Euro 2022 final after beating France 2-1
Alexandra Popp scored twice to power Germany to a 2-1 win over France on Wednesday and into the final of…
Benin authorities, traditional leaders seek return of more stolen artworks from France
French President Emmanuel Macron visited Benin on Wednesday some eight months after France returned 26 works of art seized by…
France to mobilise extra support for monkeypox vaccines as 1,700 infected
About 1,700 people had been infected with monkeypox in France, Health Minister François Braun said on Monday.
Danish cyclist Jonas Vingegaard wins 2022 Tour de France
Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard won the Tour de France on Sunday, ending the reign of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar who…
Record high temperatures registered around France as fires rage in southwest
Record high temperatures were registered in 64 different areas around France on Monday as a heatwave peaked in the country,…