France
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.