The Latest Breaking News from Lille

Looters In France Hit With Ultimate Poetic Justice After Receiving Nightmare Notification Amid Crackdown

Looters who stole iPhones during the unrest in France were hit with an unpleasant surprise after a device feature was activated that could lead to their arrest.

Bored Panda · Oct 22

Macron bans 'illegitimate' protests as France braces for more unrest

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that “illegitimate” protests would be banned in the coming days, as authorities prepare for further demonstrations after some of the country’s worst street unrest in years.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 22

France protests latest: Suspect arrested over city hall fire as French PM says curfews are working

Hundreds of thousands of people protested this weekend over declining public services and rising cost-of-living pressures

The Independent UK · Oct 20

Hundreds held, dozens wounded as protests over conditions in French schools escalate

Since last week, students have staged protests outside schools over grievances ranging from timetables, class sizes and a shortage of teachers to overheated classrooms during this year's heatwaves.

Euronews · Oct 1

A 'Lille' bit of everything at Europe's biggest flea market

Every year, millions of people flock to the French city of Lille on the first weekend of September for Europe's biggest flea market, the "Braderie de Lille". We dive into its rich history, the many terms for second-hand shopping in French, plus the delicious tradition that's now synonymous with this…

France 24 · Sep 3

Ligue 1: PSG survive scare to snatch a miraculous 2-2 draw at Lille

A dramatic start to Matchday 2 in Ligue 1. Just like last week at Rennes, Paris Saint-Germain found themselves 2-0 down, only to produce another miraculous comeback. Vitinha sparked the revival before Marquinhos rescued a point for the Parisians in Lille.

France 24 · Aug 29

The Dominoes That Could Fall Once Man City Complete Ayyoub Bouaddi Deal

At least three other transfers in or out could follow the arrival of the Moroccan teenager.

Sports Illustrated · Aug 24

Arsenal handed major new Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer boost as fans demand signing

Gunners supporters desperate to land Lille’s teenage sensation after remarkable World Cup debut for Morocco against Brazil

Evening Standard · Jun 14

Deschamps tips hat-trick man Olise to make big impact at World Cup

France coach Didier Deschamps challenged forward Michael Olise to make his mark at the World Cup after he hit a hat-trick in a 3-1 World Cup warm-up win over Northern Ireland in Lille on Monday night.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 9

Fancy a European art break with fewer crowds? Try one of these five cities

Forget queuing at the Louvre or the Uffizi. You’ll find a fresh perspective on everything from medieval to modern art in places like Lille, Verona and Zurich

The Guardian - UK · May 26