The Latest Breaking News from France

Why is northern France so vulnerable to treacherous flooding?

Two months after unprecedented rains submerged parts of northern France, thousands of residents whose homes had just dried out have been hit once again. Outdated water management systems are proving no match for the deluge brought about by rising sea levels and other climate impacts.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2024

Magnus Cort to play 'bigger role' at Uno-X Mobility with Tour de France stage a target

'Previously, I was one of many, now I stand out a little. I just hope I can live up to that' says Dane after joining Scandinavian team

Cycling News · Jan 4, 2024

France's Carrefour stops selling PepsiCo products to protest price hikes

The French supermarket chain Carrefour says it will no longer carry goods by the brand PepsiCo because the company has increased its prices too much. The move comes as France seeks EU approval forcing retailers to better flag "shrinkflation" – when companies reduce the size of product while continuing to…

Radio France Internationale · Jan 4, 2024

Spanish Airline Cancels 461 Flights, Affecting Over 45,000 Passengers Amid Three Kings Holiday

The airline has offered free date change or a full refund to affected passengers.

International Business Times UK · Jan 4, 2024

Aryna Sabalenka leads charge of big guns in Brisbane

Local wildcard Arina Rodionova's Brisbane International run has ended, but Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka is among the big guns powering on.

AAP · Jan 4, 2024

French oyster sales clam up as contamination scare spreads

Last week, health authorities in southwestern France imposed a temporary ban on the sale of oysters from the Bay of Arcachon. The move came in response to a series of food poisoning cases that affected several individuals.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3, 2024

France condemns Israeli ministers' call for Palestinian emigration from Gaza

France has described comments made by far-right Israeli ministers calling for Palestinians to emigrate from Gaza and Jewish settlers to return to the besieged territory as "provocative".

Radio France Internationale · Jan 3, 2024

Algerian footballer Youcef Atal convicted in France over post on Gaza war

Atal gets eight-month suspended sentence for reposting video the 27-year-old said he did not fully watch before sharing.

Al Jazeera · Jan 3, 2024

Remco Evenepoel secretly recons 2024 Tour de France TT and gravel stages

Belgian dropped off Strava to make late December road trip to France

Cycling News · Jan 3, 2024

French Oyster Sales Clam Up As Contamination Scare Spreads

When Philippe Le Gal brought his oysters to market this weekend, he expected them to sell quickly.

International Business Times · Jan 3, 2024