The Latest Breaking News from France

French cyclist, 77, survives for three days on red wine after plunging down 130ft ravine

The elderly biker dipped into the bottles of red in his shopping bag, after he had an accident in the Cévennes region of France

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2025

French justice minister's prison visit to Sarkozy sparks legal complaint by lawyers

France's justice minister visited former President Nicolas Sarkozy at the Santé prison in Paris on Wednesday evening, sparking a legal complaint.

Euronews · Oct 31, 2025

French lawmakers haggle over tax on ultra-rich

As France's parliament enters the final days of trying to agree on a belt-tightening budget for 2026, lawmakers are voting Friday on a wealth tax that left-wingers say will help reduce the country’s €44 billion debt pile and budget deficit. The government, meanwhile, is defending an alternative to such a…

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2025

Six arrested after €12m armed raid on gold refining lab in France

Robbery in Lyon left five employees slightly injured after explosion in latest high-profile incident to hit country

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025

Dozens of small boat migrants returned to France under 'one in one out' deal

The Home Office on Friday confirmed 75 people have been removed from the UK under the scheme, while 51 people have arrived

Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2025

Leeds United selection policy under Daniel Farke criticised by dressing room insider

A former Leeds United defender says he felt overlooked at Elland Road due to his age

FourFourTwo · Oct 31, 2025

Legal complaint filed against French justice minister over Sarkozy prison visit

A group of lawyers has filed a complaint against French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin for what they say is an "illegal conflict of interest," following his visit to former president Nicolas Sarkozy, who is serving a prison sentence.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 31, 2025

Man killed his teen stepdaughter, ran to Germany, and walked free for 30 years… until he met her real father

For authorities, it was a tragic accident, but her father knew the truth.

We Got This Covered · Oct 31, 2025

Higher education: why women in France are less likely to pursue science than men

Girls in France are much less inclined than boys to pursue scientific fields of study, and this is partly due to persistent gender stereotypes. But other factors also come into play. These explanations are based on a survey by the Chair for Women’s Employment and Entrepreneurship at Sciences Po.

The Conversation · Oct 31, 2025

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot 'still struggling' after ankle surgery, not yet training again

'Recovery sure is gonna hurt' says Tour de France Femmes winner

Cycling News · Oct 31, 2025