The Latest Breaking News from France

'Prison helped our cause': Sea Shepherd's Paul Watson plans next steps in France

Anti-whaling activist and Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson, freed after five months in custody in Greenland, will head to France in the coming days, following Denmark’s refusal to extradite him to Japan.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024

Mayotte cyclone lays bare the fragility of France’s 'forgotten' territory

The French archipelago Mayotte lies devastated this week after an unprecedented cyclone struck the country's poorest department – its impact magnified by chronic infrastructure failings and a migration crisis that saw thousands avoid emergency shelter for fear of deportation.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 18, 2024

Verdicts due in historic rape trial that turned Gisèle Pelicot into a feminist hero

French judges plan to deliver the hugely anticipated verdicts this week

The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2024

Germany is in a sorry state – and all our leaders can do is yell at each other

Snap elections will be a referendum on Scholz’s failed coalition. But our leaderless drift is disastrous for Europe, says German journalist Jörg Lau

The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024

Environmental activist Paul Watson freed after Denmark refuses his extradition to Japan

The Danish government has released environmental activist Paul Watson after rejecting Japan's extradition request. The founder of the NGO Sea Shepherd, who has been detained in Greenland since this summer, can now return to France, where he lives with his wife and two young children.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024

Macron to visit Mayotte and declare period of national mouring in wake of Cyclone Chido

French President Emmanuel Macron says he will visit the French Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte "in the coming days" and declare a "period of national mourning". This comes as rescue teams struggle to clean up from the worst cyclone to hit the archipelago in nearly a century.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024

France sends diplomats to Syria to make 'initial contact' with new authorities

A French diplomatic mission will travel to the Syrian capital Damascus this Tuesday to reestablish contact after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, acting Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said. Likewise, the US, the UK and other countries are investigating how they might normalise relations with the new regime.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 17, 2024

Players who scored World Cup opening goals

From 1930 through to 2022, a look at the players who scored the opening goals at the men's World Cup...

FourFourTwo · Dec 17, 2024

Spain Handed Kind Women's Euro 2025 Draw, Holders England In Tough Group

World Cup winners Spain will play Italy, Belgium and Portugal at Women's Euro 2025, while England face a tough path to defending their title at the tournament in Switzerland.

International Business Times · Dec 17, 2024

Women’s Euro 2025 finals draw: group-by-group analysis and predictions

Despite a tricky draw for England, the reigning champions will be among the teams expecting to progress

The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024