The Latest Breaking News from France

Kylian Mbappe transfer bombshell as PSG set to see Real Madrid come knocking again

It was understood the France international's £42.5million-per-season contract comes to an end sooner than expected.

Daily Record · Sep 13, 2022

New wildfires hit southwestern France amid record heat

New wildfires raging in southwestern France have torn through over 1,000 hectares of land and forced the evacuation of residents amid record temperatures for September

The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022

Houses burnt as new wildfire rages in southwestern France

A wildfire is raging in southwestern France, destroying four houses, burning 1,300 hectares and forcing the evacuation of 540 people in an area already hit this summer by huge blazes.

Reuters · Sep 13, 2022

Spain, France kick off anniversary celebration of Picasso

Against the backdrop of Picasso´s iconic anti-war painting, “Guernica,” the culture ministers of France and Spain have gathered in Madrid to kick off a year of commemorative acts to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the death of the Spanish artist who revolutionized the world of art

The Independent UK · Sep 12, 2022

Trinkets, T-shirts and tuppence: Rush for queen memorabilia

Following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, we take a closer look at the cost of royal funerals and the rush to acquire memorabilia with the late monarch's profile and insignia on it. Also, manufacturing is already slowing across Europe, amid high energy costs. With rising electricity prices, the timing…

France 24 · Sep 12, 2022

EU eyes levy on fossil fuel firms to help consumers survive energy crisis

Fossil fuel firms may have to share their excess profits to help European households and industries cope with red-hot energy bills, a draft European Union plan showed on Monday as the cost of the West's "energy war" with Russia took a growing toll.

Reuters · Sep 12, 2022

Mikel Arteta's transfer "solution" vindicated as wantaway Arsenal star thrives

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was reluctant to sanction a permanent exit for full-back Nuno Tavares, who has made a storming start to life on loan in France with Marseille

Daily Mirror · Sep 12, 2022

Germany’s Scholz Sees No Imminent Nuclear Deal with Iran

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz made clear Monday that he doesn't expect an agreement with Iran in the immediate future to restore Tehran's tattered nuclear deal with world powers, though he said there's no reason for Iran not to sign up and European countries would remain "patient." Scholz spoke after meeting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 12, 2022

David Egan pays touching tribute to Jack de Bromhead after first Classic victory in St Leger

Egan swooped late on Eldar Eldarov to claim the Group 1 prize for trainer Roger Varian

Irish Mirror · Sep 12, 2022

Thierry Henry praises Folarin Balogun’s ‘refreshing mindset’ as Arsenal loanee impresses in France

Thierry Henry has praised Folarin Balogun for his decision to move to Ligue 1 side Reims over the course of the summer.

Evening Standard · Sep 12, 2022