The Latest Breaking News from France

In a first, England women rope in performance coach ahead of Chess Olympiad

CHENNAI: Much like any sporting discipline, chess too requires its players to have physical and mental toughness. In a bid to keep the players in the best possible shape during the tournament, the England women’s team that arrives for the chess Olympiad --- starting on July 28 --- will be…

The Times of India · Jul 18, 2022

Jeremy Clarkson sparks anger over sarcastic heatwave comment

Jeremy Clarkson tweeted an insensitive comment about the UK heatwave causing users to respond in outrage

Evening Standard · Jul 18, 2022

‘Heat apocalypse’ warning in western France as thousands flee wildfire

Nearly 25,000 escape blaze sparked by southern European heatwave that has already killed hundreds of people

The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2022

Southern Europe battles wildfires as heatwave spreads north

Britain was heading for its highest temperatures on record and firefighters battled blazes across southern Europe as a heatwave sent people hunting for shade and compounded fears about climate change.

Reuters · Jul 18, 2022

French supermarkets agree on "energy saving" plan to face electricity shortage

The supermarket sector in France has agreed on an "energy saving" plan that will be implemented in autumn in France, according to a statement released on Monday. This in a bid to cope with the risk of shortages linked to the war in Ukraine, and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18, 2022

Lucy Bronze out to stop new Barcelona teammates in crunch Euro 2022 fixture vs Spain

Bronze previously played future Lyon teammates against France five years ago, and is in a similar situation once again this year.

Football London · Jul 18, 2022

Britain on Course for Hottest Day on Record

Britain was on course for its hottest day on record on Monday with temperatures forecast to hit 40C for the first time, forcing train companies to cancel services, schools to close early and ministers to urge the public to stay at home. Much of Europe is baking in a heatwave…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 18, 2022

Alan Gilpin: ‘The US plan will benefit from the Eagles being in France’

World Rugby CEO doesn’t think ‘the game needs the US in France next year’ but knows Chile’s win on Saturday underlined the need for serious work before the World Cup comes to America

The Guardian - US · Jul 18, 2022

UAE leader in France to discuss Russian energy alternatives

French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the leader of the United Arab Emirates to ensure energy supplies from the oil-rich Gulf country

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022

Where are France and Spain’s wildfires and will they affect my holiday?

Firefighters have been battling around 30 separate fires in Spain alone

The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2022