The Latest Breaking News from France

Wout van Aert ruled out of Tour de France in big blow to Visma-Lease a Bike

Belgian 'has not recovered in time to start the Tour de France at the required level' after elbow injury

Cycling News · Jun 17

France's Louvre museum 'running out of steam', new director says

The world's largest museum is having a hard time securing investments to upgrade its decaying infrastructure, the Louvre's new director Christophe Leribault told a Senate committee Wednesday. The museum has been hit by a series of public scandals including a water leak, a large-scale ticket fraud operation and the daylight…

France 24 · Jun 17

G7 leaders applaud Iran, Ukraine progress ahead of tackling AI

G7 leaders are calling a US-Iran deal a historic chance. They also agreed to put more pressure on Russia regarding its Ukraine invasion. The leaders will meet with AI company heads to discuss online safety. Discussions also involve increasing air defense for Ukraine and strengthening sanctions on Russia's economy. The…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Germany vs Cote d'Ivoire World Cup 2026 Predictions and Picks

Germany vs Ivory Coast meet at BMO Field on June 20, 2026, both unbeaten in Group E. Germany's 7-1 opener makes them the pick at -180.

Sports Lens · Jun 17

French riot police now working to stop small boat crossings – Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer said the new unit had been deployed as part of a ‘landmark’ deal with France.

Evening Standard · Jun 17

AI executives gather at G7 as Europeans seek checks on American dominance

Artificial intelligence takes center stage Wednesday at the G7 meeting in France

The Independent UK · Jun 17

France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes

A startup in southern France is releasing sterilised male tiger mosquitoes into urban areas in an effort to reduce populations of the invasive insect and limit the spread of diseases.

Euronews · Jun 17

France braces for heatwave with canal swimming allowed in Paris

France braced for another heat wave on Wednesday, with Paris allowing swimming in one of its canals so residents could cope with the heat. In Paris, swimming would be allowed from Wednesday evening under lifeguard supervision in one part of the Canal Saint-Martin in the east of the city, mayor…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

World Cup day six highlights: Lionel Messi nets hat-trick for Argentina as Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland both score twice

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to begin Argentina's defence of their World Cup while Kylian Mbappe helped get France off to a winning start against Senegal and Erling Haaland scored twice for Norway

FourFourTwo · Jun 17

Voices: ‘They were warned’: Readers divided over Cornish fishermen who say Brexit left them betrayed

YOUR VIEWS: Our community shared mixed views on the Cornish fishermen who backed Brexit. While many said the industry’s sense of betrayal is justified, others were less sympathetic

The Independent UK · Jun 17