Didier Deschamps to miss France-Norway World Cup clash after mother’s death Les Bleus manager has returned to France after receiving news on Tuesday Evening Standard · Jun 23
Europe wilts under record heat as AC sales soar PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe braced Wednesday for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent air conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat. Bangkok Post · Jun 23
French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election. France 24 · Jun 23
Morning Mail: bird flu risk to 150 native species, France roasts in heatwave, Ronaldo record Federal government analysis points to ‘very high risk’ to unique wildlife; 40 people have drowned in France as high temperatures hit Europe The Guardian - AU · Jun 23
Didier Deschamps to miss World Cup decider versus Norway due to family reasons The France manager has sadly had to leave North America to return home FourFourTwo · Jun 23
Deschamps to miss France's final group match against Norway after mother's death France coach Didier Deschamps will miss his side's final World Cup group match against Norway after returning home following the death of his mother, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday. Assistant Guy Stephan will take charge as France, already through to the last 32, seek top spot in Group… France 24 · Jun 23
Will England vs Ghana suffer storm delays like France and Iraq game? The World Cup saw a massive delay in the France vs Iraq game, and there's likely to be a storm for the next England match, too FourFourTwo · Jun 23
FIFA World Cup 2026: Messi becomes all-time leading scorer; Mbappe, Haaland respond with braces Football legends Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe etched their names in World Cup history on Monday. Messi became the tournament's all-time leading scorer with 18 goals, while Mbappe surged into a tie for second. Meanwhile, Erling Haaland continued his impressive scoring streak, helping Norway advance. This day marked a significant… The Economic Times · Jun 23
Air conditioning for all? France divided over response to record-breaking heatwave The heat is on. Enough to make Parisians take the plunge into the once notoriously polluted Canal Saint Martin. France this Tuesday awakening from its hottest night on record, enough to test the tempers of city dwellers as they sizzle under the zinc roofs of top floor apartments built for… France 24 · Jun 23
‘David Asks Me’—Kylian Mbappe Hints at Future MLS Move, Reveals Beckham Talks The Frenchman’s currently lighting up the World Cup for France, challenging Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland for the Golden Boot. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
Europe's Record Heatwave Turns Deadly as People Jump Into Rivers to Escape the Scorching Heat Europe's record heatwave pushes temperatures above 45°C as rivers become deadly escape routes, with dozens of drownings reported across France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. International Business Times UK · Jun 23
‘Decisive’ Dembélé joins party but could group dominance hurt France? Norway will provide a tougher test for two-time world champions – and they are going to need it before knockouts The Guardian - UK · Jun 23
Manslaughter investigation after toddlers die in car during France heatwave IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 23
The Times of India · Jun 23 Deadly heat grips France as crowds flock to water, drowning toll mounts to 40 The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate…
The Independent UK · Jun 23 France records its hottest day ever after spate of heatwave deaths IN FULL
The Economic Times · Jun 23 Scorching heat shuts Paris' Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum early as France swelters A severe heatwave in France has forced some of Paris’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, to shorten operating hours as temperatures soar across the country.
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Bulletin world briefing: At least 40 people drown in France as Europe swelters in heatwave Here are five stories you may have missed from across the globe
France 24 · Jun 23 Extreme heat forces early closure of Paris tourist attractions A severe heatwave gripping France on Tuesday forced the early closure of the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, two of Paris's most visited tourist attractions, as authorities grappled with soaring temperatures that have disrupted daily life across the country.
Euronews · Jun 23 Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence.
France 24 · Jun 23 Brexit: Discord in the UK music industry, 10 years on Ten years after the referendum that shook the United Kingdom, what impact has Brexit had on one of its greatest exports: music? From major festivals in the UK to the grassroots venues in Europe determined to host British bands, FRANCE 24's Olivia Salazar-Winspear sets out to meet the people keeping…
The Independent UK · Jun 23 UK and France’s ‘one in, one out’ small boats migrant deal ‘to end within months’ IN FULL
Digital Camera World · Jun 23 Forget retro cameras inspired by the 1970s – this new wooden bellows camera pays homage to a camera design first made back in the 1850s! A workshop in France is reviving the classic field camera – and the latest one is weather-resistant and portable
The Guardian - UK · Jun 23 France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country National weather service, Météo-France, says Tuesday was the hottest day since measurements began in 1947
The Independent UK · Jun 23 Matthieu Jalibert among France stars set to face All Blacks as Nations Championship squad revealed Fabien Galthie’s squad is weakened by the late finish to the Top 14 season