The Latest Breaking News from France

Why France and England Are Playing in a World Cup Bronze Final

Thomas Tuchel has admitted he’d rather not play in the World Cup oddity.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Paris region's record June heatwave more than doubled normal mortality rate to reach 3,000

Authorities in the Paris region recorded "1,565 more deaths than expected" over a one-week period in June as the country grappled with a protracted heatwave that broke all-time temperature records, France's public health agency said in a report released on Friday, adding that people over 65 accounted for more than…

France 24 · Jul 17

England vs France weather forecast: Will World Cup bronze final be delayed by storms?

Miami is due to be hit by thunderstorms in the hours leading up to kick-off in the World Cup bronze final

Evening Standard · Jul 17

Tour de France: Mauro Schmid outduels Harold Tejada in two-rider matchup at the line on stage 13

Tom Pidcock goes third as chaser group nearly makes catch of late breakaway duo

Cycling News · Jul 17

Bulletin world briefing: Earthquake rocks Mexico and deadly thunderstorms in France

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today

The Independent UK · Jul 17

France orders internet providers to block access to Polymarket prediction site

France's ​main ​gambling sector regulator said ⁠on Friday it had ‌instructed the ‌country's ​internet service providers to ​block access ​to ​the Polymarket ​website, one of a number of online prediction markets that allow people to bet on the outcome of future events. The move aims to enforce an existing ban…

France 24 · Jul 17

A new entente? Bayeux tapestry’s UK arrival ‘closes loop’ on Brexit tensions

Culture secretary Lisa Nandy is among first viewers as epic embroidery is unpacked at British Museum, a landmark in Anglo-French diplomacy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 17

Germany and France initiate nuclear cooperation as Europe seeks greater security independence

Germany and France are set to deepen nuclear cooperation

The Independent UK · Jul 17

World Cup Golden Ball: Full List of Winners

The World Cup Golden Ball is given to the best player at each tournament.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 17

Germany to join French nuclear exercise in bid to boost defence cooperation

Germany will take part in a French nuclear exercise later this year, Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday after key defence talks with French President Emmanuel Macron at an air base near Cologne. Merz said the two countries would also continue to develop ​the ‌cloud solution from ‌the ​FCAS joint fighter…

France 24 · Jul 17