The Latest Breaking News from France

Napoleonic France blends with Prototype in Ghostrunner dev’s new game—Valor Mortis

Stuff is already cooking on Gamescom.

Destructoid · Aug 19, 2025

France’s Macron reveals why he had to sue far-right podcaster Candace Owens over ‘nonsense’ Brigitte conspiracy theory

‘This has become so widespread in the United States that we had to react,’ the French president says in his first public remarks about the case

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

'Inexperienced and ill-prepared' - French mountain rescuers bemoan reckless social media hikers after a spike in call outs

Mountain rescuers in France are warning inexperienced hikers not to take on routes unprepared as fall approaches

Advnture · Aug 19, 2025

French petition to block Bayeux tapestry's loan to UK gains 40,000 signatures

A petition to stop the Bayeux tapestry being loaned by France to the British Museum has attracted more than 40,000 signatures

The National (Scotland) · Aug 19, 2025

More than 40,000 sign petition to block Bayeux Tapestry’s loan to Britain

Many are concerned that the movement could damage the fragile Medieval relic

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025

France leads European pushback against move to end UN Lebanon mission

France and its European partners are resisting Washington’s push to end the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon – UNIFIL – arguing its presence remains essential for stability along Israel’s northern border.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2025

Schools in Mayotte set to reopen as unions warn cyclone recovery still lags

Middle and high schools in Mayotte will reopen next week, eight months after cyclone Chido killed at least 50 people and wrecked classrooms across the French overseas department. Education Minister Elisabeth Borne, visiting the Indian Ocean archipelago, promised lessons would resume "in the same conditions as before the cyclone."

Radio France Internationale · Aug 19, 2025

Property tax across Europe: Which countries collect the most, and what’s their share of total tax?

Property tax policies vary across Europe. In some countries, such as the UK and France, property taxes make up a significant share of both GDP and total taxation.

Euronews · Aug 19, 2025

Lassana Diarra Seeks 65 Mn Euros From FIFA And Belgian FA In Transfer Case

Former France international Lassana Diarra is seeking 65 million euros ($76 million) from FIFA and the Belgian football association as part of a long-running legal battle, the player's lawyer announced on Monday.

International Business Times · Aug 19, 2025

Ballon d’Or 2021 Winners: Full List

Winners for the 2021 Men’s Ballon d’Or, Women’s Ballon d’Or, Yashin Trophy, Kopa Trophy and more.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 18, 2025