The Latest Breaking News from France

Fifa rejects France’s appeal of Olise’s yellow card ahead of World Cup clash with Morocco

The decision stands in stark contrast to a recent case involving US striker Folarin Balogun

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Tour de France 2026 stage 6 preview - Showdown among GC favourites Pogačar and Vingegaard expected on most demanding day in the Pyrenees

July 9, 2026; Pau - Gavarnie-Gèdre, 186km, mountainous

Cycling News · Jul 8

'Really cool': Aussie Grace back to defend major crown

Australian golf ace Grace Kim is already plotting an encore to one of the most extraordinary major wins in history at this week's Evian Championship in France.

AAP · Jul 8

The Guardian view on Marine Le Pen’s candidacy: a dangerous gamble

Editorial: The far-right leader has reached for the Trumpian playbook in plotting a possible path to the Élysée. The consequences are alarmingly unpredictable

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Marine Le Pen will run for election in 2027. Will she have to wear an electronic tag?

Court clears way for RN leader to be candidate after she was confirmed guilty of overseeing a scheme in which she misused more than €4m

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

Late crash causes chaos at Tour de France as Olav Kooij sprints to stage five victory

Kooij held off German Max Kanter and Belgian Tim Merlier in a dash to the line

The Independent UK · Jul 8

Ryanair calls on French government to fix future flight delay risks

‘The time for excuses is over,’ said the Irish airline

The Independent UK · Jul 8

France’s Deschamps unruffled by Argentinian officials helming Morocco quarter-final

Didier Deschamps has said France ‘have to deal with’ a team of referees from Argentina, while Morocco’s coach insists their aim is to win the trophy

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

IMF forecasts modest growth for Italy, cuts estimates for France and Germany

The IMF has also lifted its 2026 global inflation forecast to 4.7%, citing rising energy and commodity prices and risks from tensions in the Middle East.

Euronews · Jul 8

Morocco XI vs France: Starting lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for World Cup quarter-final today

Morocco make surprise decision after losing key player for World Cup quarter-final

Evening Standard · Jul 8