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France investigates removal of female Eiffel Tower staff for Hindu group's visit
Female employees at the Eiffel Tower were taken off duty to accommodate a private visit by a Hindu religious group, leading to a staff strike and closure.
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France and Saudi Arabia to build $7 billion Dragon Ball Z park near Paris
Financed by Qiddiya, the project in the Cergy-Pontoise region follows a shared enthusiasm for the anime franchise between President Macron and the Crown Prince.
Business
Revolut gains French banking license to hub Western Europe operations
The company will invest over €1 billion in France to expand its workforce and transition customers to full-service banking.
Entertainment
Belgian ventriloquist Michel Dejeneffe, creator of Tatayet, dies at 77
Best known for his decades-long double act with the puppet Tatayet, Belgian ventriloquist Michel Dejeneffe defined television variety entertainment across Belgium and France.
Entertainment
George and Amal Clooney Evacuate French Home Amid Wildfires
George and Amal Clooney evacuated their property in France as fast-moving wildfires threaten the region amid a severe environmental crisis.
News
France and Spain battle wildfires threatening Bordeaux and mass evacuations
Destructive wildfires driven by intense summer heat are advancing toward Bordeaux and ravaging regions across France and Spain, prompting mass evacuations.
News
France and Spain battle wildfires as more than 250,000 people are forced to flee homes
Catastrophic wildfires ravaging southwestern France and central Spain have forced over 250,000 people to flee amid record-shattering temperatures and early heat waves.
World
Spain and France Evacuate 200,000 People Due to Severe Wildfires
Massive wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain have forced the emergency evacuation of approximately 200,000 residents and tourists amid extreme heat.
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Wildfires: More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as blazes sweep France and Spain
Massive wildfires across France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate or lock down as national emergency declarations are issued.
World
France passes law banning social media for children under 15
France has become the first EU member to approve legislation banning social media access for children under 15, aiming to mitigate potential developmental risks.
Sports
England beat France 6-4 as Saka scores hat-trick in World Cup bronze match
England secured a bronze medal in the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a 6-4 victory over France. The match included a hat-trick from Bukayo Saka and Kylian Mbappe becoming the all-time leading scorer in World Cup history.
World
French deaths soar as extreme heat breaks European records
A record-breaking heat wave has caused a surge in mortality in France and triggered infrastructure collapses and wildfires across Europe.
World
Eleven killed after skydiving plane crashes in northeastern France
A light aircraft carrying a pilot, five instructors, and five novice jumpers crashed shortly after takeoff in northeastern France, killing all 11 people on board.
World
France records 1,000 excess deaths as heatwave grips Europe
Santé Publique France reports approximately 1,000 excess deaths linked to the recent heatwave. Officials caution that this preliminary figure may rise.
World
Skydiving plane crash in France kills all 11 people on board
A skydiving plane carrying five instructors, five students, and a pilot crashed vertically near the Nancy-Essey aerodrome. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause of the fatal incident.