The Latest Breaking News from France

Temperatures to top 40C in deadly European heatwave

Thousands of schools in France are closing and a red alert has been issued in parts of Spain as a deadly heatwave sweeps across Europe.

AAP · Jun 22

Europe heatwave tracker: Dozens dead from drowning in France as extreme heat sweeps across continent

European countries are taking several measures as a deadly heatwave grips the continent

The Independent UK · Jun 22

Germany to take 40% stake in Leopard tank maker KNDS alongside France

Berlin is preparing to buy a 40% stake in KNDS, the Franco-German group behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, putting it alongside France as a state shareholder in one of Europe's most important defence firms.

Euronews · Jun 22

'First attempt to hold my bars again' – Wout van Aert back on the bike as recovery from infection forced which him out of Tour de France continues

Belgian took part in group ride put on by organisation funding research into children's cancer on Sunday

Cycling News · Jun 22

France sizzles in a week of punishing heat as red alerts spread

France is enduring a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit)

AAP · Jun 22

Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe

Number of countries issue alerts with sustained and rising temperatures expected to present danger to health

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22

France's scorching weekend heat leads to elderly deaths and spate of drownings

The deaths of three elderly people in southwestern France have been linked to the heatwave hitting the country, while authorities have reported an increase in drownings, as people seek relief from the heat in rivers and lakes.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 22

The party is over: Why France is looking to tighten its grip on free parties

On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or 'free parties'.

Euronews · Jun 22

Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France

The Independent UK · Jun 22

UK and France rewrite ‘one in one out’ treaty to stop removed migrants returning

People smugglers have been using lorries to bring people deported to France under the deal back to the UK

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22