The Latest Breaking News from France

Macron spent £400k on lavish dinner with King Charles and Camilla, report reveals

That set the French state back €474,851, including €166,193 on catering and €42,515 on drinks

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2024

French DJ files legal complaint over death threats after Olympic opening ceremony

A storm of outrage about the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony has taken a legal turn, with a DJ who performed at the show saying her lawyer is filing complaints over a torrent of threats and other abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has suffered online in the ceremony's wake.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 31, 2024

Paris Olympics: Manika Batra breaks into last-16 to mark new high for table tennis

Manika Batra surprised world No. 18 and French favourite Prithika Pavade to deliver India's best show in table tennis by becoming the first Indian paddler to reach the last 16 stage in the Olympic Games. Prithika, of Indian origin, was born in Paris a year after her parents shifted to…

The Times of India · Jul 31, 2024

France and Argentina to meet in last eight of men's Olympic football tournament

France set up a quarter-final showdown on Friday with Argentina in the men's Olympic football tournament after beating New Zealand 3-0 in their final game of the group stages.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 30, 2024

France set up grudge match against Argentina in men’s Olympic football

Hosts France will face Argentina in the men’s quarter-finals at Paris 2024 amid a diplomatic row sparked by players’ chants at the Copa América

The Guardian - UK · Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Women Win First-Ever Rugby Sevens Olympic Medal With Last-Second Comeback

A roaring crowd at the Stade de France powered the Women's Eagles to a bronze medal finish.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2024

Algeria withdraws envoy to France amid Western Sahara spat

Algeria pulls its ambassador to France after Paris throws is support behind Morocco's stalled plan to establish limited autonomy for Western Sahara. The move puts France at odds with Algiers, which backs Polisario Front separatists who are demanding full independence.

France 24 · Jul 30, 2024

9/11 terrorist begs judge to send him back to France because he is fearful of execution if Trump is president

Zacarias Moussaoui is the only person to be convicted in a US court for his role in the 9/11 conspiracy

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2024

Victor Wembanyama Gave Perfect Answer to Question About Swearing in English

The French phenom posted a big statline against Japan on Tuesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Women Secure Historic Olympic Rugby Sevens Bronze Medal

Read about the U.S. women's rugby sevens team's historic bronze medal win at the Olympic Games in Saint-Denis, France, with a thrilling victory over Australia.

Top News · Jul 30, 2024