The Latest Breaking News from France

World Cup 2026: Every referee at the tournament

Which officials will be in charge at World Cup 2026 and what do we know about them?

FourFourTwo · Apr 17

The Paris movement that planted the seeds of Algerian independence, a century on

In 1926, migrant workers in Paris formed a small political group named North African Star, the first movement to call for Algerian independence and freedom from French rule – decades before decolonisation became a reality.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17

Iran’s ambassador to France backs Lebanon truce, tells RFI ‘we prefer dialogue’

Iran has welcomed a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a chance to reduce tensions after months of conflict. Tehran's ambassador to France, Mohammad Amin Nejad, told RFI his country supports dialogue with Washington and insists its nuclear programme is peaceful, while leaving the door open to…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17

Another Kanye West concert in Europe is set to be cancelled: ‘We cannot pretend that this is just entertainment’

Polish authorities had already indicated their intention to ban the scheduled 19 June concert in Chorzow

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Suspect in 1982 attack on Paris Jewish restaurant faces judge after extradition

A suspect in the 1982 attack on a Jewish restaurant in Paris that killed six people was due to be brought before a judge on Friday – a day after being extradited to France by the Palestinian Authority. The move reopens one of the country’s deadliest post-war cases of antisemitic…

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17

Starmer: UK and France to lead mission in Strait of Hormuz when war ends

But US President Donald Trump belittled the efforts of the Nato nations.

Evening Standard · Apr 17

France to remove Windows from government computers in sovereignty push

France is planning to replace Windows software with open-source alternative Linux across government computers, in a move aimed at reducing its dependence on American tech giants – but experts warn the transition will be costly and slow.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17

France's foreign minister says 85-year-old widow detained by ICE returns home

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says the 85-year-old French widow of an American military veteran has returned home from U.S. immigration custody

The Independent UK · Apr 17

French children spend 10 times longer on screens than reading, study finds

Reading for pleasure is slipping among young people in France, as screen use continues to dominate their free time, according to a new study by the country’s National Book Centre (CNL).

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17

Lens boss urges squad to relish chase for first Coupe de France

Lens coach Pierre Sage called on his players to savour the final weeks of a season which could bring a Ligue 1 title for the first time since 1998, and the club's first Coupe de France trophy.

Radio France Internationale · Apr 17