The Latest Breaking News from France

Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant?

Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.

Euronews · Aug 2

Drought threatens the Netherlands’ iconic dikes and grounds houseboats

The flood barriers have been weakened by a lack of rain

The Independent UK · Aug 2

Charting the Global Economy: Central banks hold the line

Global central banks maintained interest rates this week due to rising energy costs. The Federal Reserve and Bank of England saw some officials push for hikes. Inflation accelerated in Germany and France, impacting consumer prices while Japan lowered its economic growth forecast amid higher oil prices.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

'The body is an amazing thing' – Urška Žigart back in action at the Tour de France Femmes, six weeks on from Tour de Suisse horror crash

'I can't say that I'm in the shape of my life, but after that terrible fall, I know that I have to enjoy my life' says Slovenian

Cycling News · Aug 1

Wildfires in Europe: blazes continue to spread in France and Greece

A wildfire in Provence continues spreading despite emergency services keeping it from nearby towns. Meanwhile, 400 firefighters battle winds-fueled fires threatening a coastal resort in Greece.

Euronews · Aug 1

FDJ United-Suez welcome Red Bull as new major partner in milestone move for team and brand

The move marks Red Bull's first major move into women's road cycling with launch at Tour de France Femmes

Cycling News · Aug 1

'A truly special moment for our team' – FDJ United-Suez announce major partnership with Red Bull at Tour de France Femmes

Demi Vollering and co will now race in Red Bull helmets

Cycling Weekly · Aug 1

Europe’s wildfire crisis shifts as some 200,000 French return but new blazes force thousands to flee

Firefighters have contained a vast wildfire in southwestern France, allowing nearly 200,000 people to return home after what may have been the country’s largest peacetime evacuation

The Independent UK · Aug 1

France Cricket implodes: letters hidden in a drawer and a board at war

France Cricket's chairman appears to have kept the sports ministry's letters – confirming the body had lost government recognition – from his own board, which is now in revolt. The International Cricket Council has since placed France Cricket on notice and frozen its funding. Yet even as it faces suspension…

France 24 · Aug 1

'Ventoux will definitely go ahead' – Despite wildfires, Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse confident that legendary climb will remain on the route

Local authorities pressuring ASO to reconsider route in the Vaucluse region, which has been impacted by fires

Cycling News · Aug 1