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France gears up for an election year defined by a fragmented left
It's back-to-school week for France, and its politicians are no exception.
France's politicians look to close gap with far right ahead of key election
With eight months until the next french Presidential election, politicians are ramping up their campaigning, with interviews, meetings and public statements.
Nepal deadly floods: FRANCE 24 report – on the ground with survivors
In Nepal, after the deadly flood, another ordeal begins for the survivors: finding shelter, food, and simply the means to survive.
frances chang, “been thinking bout confession”
The artfully frayed and lovely third solo record from frances chang tempers the experimental with the musical. Read full story on the Bandcamp Daily .
France to ease strict rules on iconic cheeses as heat dries pastures
France is temporarily relaxing strict production rules for several iconic cheeses as drought and record heat leave pastures severely depleted. Producers of abondance, beaufort and comté can now use more imported fodder and grain to feed their cows, while other traditional cheeses
France's left fractures further as MEP launches presidential bid
French centre-left politician Raphael Glucksmann announced his candidacy for France's presidential election next year, joining a crowded field of far-right figures, centrists and fellow left-wingers. Hard-left leader Jean-Luc Melenchon is planning to stand while Greens leader Mar
Tornado in France damages homes, injures dozens
A tornado tore through southwestern France, uprooting trees, damaging dozens of homes and causing transport chaos across the region.
Rare tornado near Carcassonne in France causes damage and injuries
Footage shows a rare tornado making its way through southern France.
Moment tornado tears through southern France
The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
Britain and France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day
The aid includes access to classified technology and faster deliveries of air defense missiles.
France and Sweden look to boost European sovereignty through stronger defence ties
French President Emmanuel Macron is visiting Sweden on August 31.
France targets Shein and Temu with new fast fashion levy
Starting this week, France will charge a penalty on cheaply made clothing sold by ultra-fast fashion retailers, with the fee reaching nearly €20 per item by 2030.
Bunker Tombé in Sainte-Marguerite-sur-Mer, France
The Bunker in Sainte Marguerite sur Mer is a massive WWII German blockhaus that originally sat atop the coastal cliffs before decades of erosion caused it to plunge onto the beach below, landing almost perfectly vertically in the sand.
France is becoming the ‘poster child’ of sovereign debt problems as government borrowing costs hit near 2008 highs
France's debt burden and political gridlock are pushing borrowing costs toward levels not seen since 2008.
France: Far-right and far-left lead polls
On April 18 and May 2 next year, France will vote to elect a new president to replace Emmanuel Macron.
Week in pictures: devastating floods in Nepal, death of Dolly Parton and a tornado in France
A look back at some of the week's key news stories and the most striking images: a devastating flood tears through Nepal and Tibet, the death of global icon Dolly Parton, a tornado devastates a village in southern France and the Humanoid Robot World Games in China offers a peek a
The rise of K-Beauty: Can South Korea overtake France?
South Korea’s beauty industry has surpassed the US to become the world’s second-largest cosmetics exporter.
Weather tracker: More extreme rain in Japan and a tornado in France
Flash flooding and mudslides in Ishikawa and Toyama prefectures, while convective storms hit western Europe After an “unprecedented” deluge in Chiba in mid-August, Japan has experienced further extreme rainfall in recent days.
France: Car rams crowd at bus stop in Caen
At least two people were killed and several injured when a car drove into a bus shelter in the northern French city of Caen. Police were not treating it as a terrorist incident.
France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land
Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/environment/20
France’s Guendouzi attacked by Lyon fans at Champions League match
Players and staff clashed after Turkish football club Fenerbahce beat Olympique Lyon 2-1 to reach the Champions League.
Two dead and 10 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France
A suspect was arrested after the incident in Caen, police said, following a reported fight at a nearby bar.
Saudi Arabia to Fund Dedicated Dragon Ball Z Theme Park in France
Summary French President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman have announced a dedicated Dragon Ball Z theme park near ParisThe facility will be built in Cergy-Pontoise as part of a €6 billion EUR three-park development funded by Saudi Arabia's Qiddiya Inves
Tornado wreaks havoc in village in southwestern France
A tornado swept through a village in the Aude region of southwestern France late on Monday, destroying homes and injuring dozens, authorities said, describing it as a rare and traumatic event. Around 300 of the 500 houses in the village of Pomas have been damaged, officials sa
A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes
A tornado ripped through a small village in southern France, damaging about 300 homes, destroying several cars and injuring dozens of people, authorities said Tuesday.
Call to ban marmot hunting in France as campaigners say they are ‘killed for fun’
Protests and petitions planned amid growing concerns over impact of climate crisis on numbers of Alpine rodent Animal rights campaigners are gearing up for protests and petitions aimed at persuading the French government to ban the hunting of Alpine marmots. Open season on the ro
In France, Brutal Summer Heat Waves Are Taking a Toll on the Flowers That Inspired Claude Monet's Most Beloved Paintings
The colorful nasturtiums at the artist's house and gardens have been hit particularly hard this summer as France grapples with a record 52 heatwave days
France: Tornado ravages small village
🌪️ A tornado of rare intensity devastated the small village of Pomas in southern France, causing widespread destruction and leaving residents in shock on Tuesday, with the mayor describing the aftermath as resembling "wartime". At least 39 people were injured, including two seve
With 'rare' Paris talks, France hopes to cash in on Saudi investment programme
Saudi's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman is in Paris to meet France's President Emmanuel Macron. The two leaders are to hold talks on a variety of topics, but first and foremost about the situation in the Middle East. For France, this is a chance to benefit from Saudi Arabia's Vi
UK, France ‘re-announce’ anti-missile technology for Ukraine: ‘None will be online for years’
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank Ledwidge, former military intelligence officer and Senior Lecturer in Strategy at Portsmouth University. According to Dr. Ledwidge, the latest European commitments to Ukraine are merely politically symbolic. He warns that the coalitio
Tornado devastates village in southwestern France’s Aude region
A tornado tore through the southwestern French village of Pomas on Monday, injuring 41 people and damaging about 300 homes, authorities said. The storm ripped roofs from buildings as severe weather battered the region, causing power outages and transport disruption and forcing of
‘Dragon Ball’ theme park plans included in France-Saudi Arabia deal
The investment deal will see the construction of three theme parks near Cergy-Pontoise, around 30 kilometers northwest of Paris.
Strategic talks in Paris show France and Saudi Arabia 'need each other too much'
The Saudi crown prince and French President Emmanuel Macron are to chair on August 24 the first meeting of the Saudi-French strategic partnership council, and a number of agreements arer expected to be signed. Among them are a new Dragon-Ball themed amusement park deal in the Par
Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'
Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.
Saudi Arabia’s MBS visits Macron in France: What to expect
Saudi crown prince and French president are set to sign several agreements on health, transport and energy.
Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France
Algerian primary schools will begin teaching English before French for the first time, signalling a drift from France.
France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet - CNBC
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France, UK step up missile support for Ukraine as European leaders meet
France and the U.K. are boosting their missile support for Ukraine following deadly Russian drone strikes.
Man arrested travelling to France after London fire left one dead and eight injured
A 34-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal fire in Hounslow.
France links sharp rise in drownings to heatwaves
A government minister says people have been taking risks by going into the water, with 301 deaths since 19 June.
France to deliver interceptor missiles to Ukraine after fresh wave of Russian strikes
This Saturday saw a continued exchange of fire between Kyiv and Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron announced Paris would deliver new interceptor missiles to Ukraine, whose air defences are running short after the latest round of deadly Russian attacks. Details from the grou
France issues warning over thousands of substandard condoms
French anti-fraud and health agencies have issued a recall order for roughly 260,000 condoms. They advised users to consider sexually transmitted infection and pregnancy tests amid risks of bursting or perforations.
French Presidential campaign heats up
There are just eight months to go before France’s presidential election, with the first round scheduled for April 18.
Michael Nau Announces New Album Popfly: Hear The Title Track
The veteran indie singer-songwriter Michael Nau, who you may know from Page France and Cotton Jones, is readying his latest solo LP.
French presidential candidates clash at first debate before upcoming elections
Seven of France's leading candidates locked horns on Thursday in their first debate, eight months ahead of an increasingly tight and crowded election to succeed President Emmanuel Macron.
Presidential candidates to be grilled on economy at French business summit
France's main candidates for next year's presidential election will be quizzed by business leaders about their plans for the nation at the Medef employers federation's annual end of summer conference on Thursday.
What to know about French astronaut Sophie Adenot's second spacewalk
French astronaut Sophie Adenot is exiting the International Space Station for the second time in just a week. The rare double occurrence is taking place as astronauts on the ISS are looking to finish repairs on their ship. FRANCE 24's James André tells us more on the repairs to b
French village takes stock of tornado aftermath
Dozens of people were injured after a tornado ravaged a small village in southern France. According to local authorities in Pomas, two people are in critical condition. Over 1,400 homes are still without electricity on August 25.
Crowley zeroes in on ‘MAGA extremism’ to rebuild a fractured Wisconsin coalition
In one of his first interviews since winning the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, David Crowley shares his plan to bring in Francesca Hong voters — but he won’t commit to campaigning with far left surrogates.
French MEP Glucksmann seeks to unite the left in bid for French presidency
Centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann on Sunday launched his bid for the French presidency, aiming to unite moderate left-wing voters and challenge far-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon ahead of France’s 2027 election. With Marine Le Pen leading first-round polls, Glucksmann is
Macron seals €4.3-bn French frigate deal in Sweden
President Emmanuel Macron on Monday oversaw the signing of a 4.3-billion-euro ($4.9 billon) deal for Sweden to buy four French frigates as France and Sweden seek to tighten cooperation against a backdrop of growing Russian threats.
Former French PM Édouard Balladur, once defeated by ally Jacques Chirac, dies at 97
Édouard Balladur, who served as prime minister of France from 1993 to 1995, died on Monday at the age of 97.
2026 UTMB Results: Blandine L’Hirondel and Ben Dhiman Take Victories
It was a historic day at the 108-mile trail race in Chamonix, France.
Barcola joins Liverpool from PSG in £123m move
Liverpool complete the signing of France forward Bradley Barcola from Paris St-Germain for a fee worth up to £123m.
Harry Potter: Versailles turns into wizarding school for a day
Accio nostalgia! ⚡️ Can you believe it’s been 25 years since Harry Potter first hit the big screen? To celebrate, French fans turned the Palace of Versailles into Hogwarts for a unique reunion. 📹 France 24 was there to capture the magic.
Referendum on EU membership: An ‘existential question’ for Icelanders
As Icelanders head to the polls on Saturday to vote in a referendum on whether the country should resume talks with the EU over membership, FRANCE 24 speaks to Eiríkur Bergmann, Professor of Politics at Bifröst University, for more insight into the vote.
Dozens dead after Russian drone strike hits warehouse
At least 27 people have died after a Russian drone struck a depot near Kyiv's western suburbs overnight, sparking a huge fire and explosions, authorities said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
Warehouse hit by Russian attack stored munitions, Zelensky says
A depot that exploded in a Russian strike overnight was owned by the Ukrainian military and stored shells, drones, and other munitions, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday. FRANCE 24's Emmanuelle Chaze reports.
Austria museum heist: Thieves snatch diamond necklace
The stolen necklace, studded with 673 precious stones, belonged to Egypt's Queen Nazli. It was being displayed as part of the museum's exhibition for designs by France's Van Cleef and Arpels.
Exclusive - French astronaut describes climate change as seen from space
In her exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, French astronaut Sophie Adenot spoke from the International Space Station about the impacts of climate change and the changing face of Earth.
Nepal flash flood: Disaster in a geological battleground zone
France 24's Leela Jacinto takes a look at how the extreme geography of Nepal and Tibet, dominated by the Himilaya mountains, contributed to the initial confusion over the cause of catastrophic floods that have killed at least 180 people - now believed to be the result of a glacia
Space: Sophie Adenot recounts her two spacewalks
🇫🇷 👩🚀 Sophie Adenot, the first French woman to conduct a spacewalk and the second female French astronaut to go to space, gave an exclusive interview to #FRANCE24 and #RFI from the International Space Station.
French flight attendant wins case recognising breast cancer as occupational disease
A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease in a landmark ruling that marks a first for the country's aviation industry.
Syria: Why is the dissolution of the Kurdish forces significant?
The Syrian Kurdish Forces announced their dissolution on August 25, in what is considered a significant step for Syria. FRANCE 24's Andrew Hilliar tells us why.
Strait of Hormuz deal inches closer as oil prices dip; US commits to Tehran sanctions - Fox News
Strait of Hormuz deal inches closer as oil prices dip; US commits to Tehran sanctions Fox News Iran says the U.S. is standing in the way of Hormuz deal amid talks with Oman CNBC Trump says he believes Iran’s leader is still alive but 'seriously wounded' France 24 Iran warns of mi
Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights A flight attendant in France has succeeded in having her breast cancer recognised as an occupational disease, a first for the country’s aviation industry, her lawyer a
United Airlines unveils major international expansion
United Airlines will add 10 new destinations next year — the largest international expansion in the Chicago-based company’s nearly 100-year history. The airline announced Tuesday that it will introduce nonstop flights to Okinawa, Japan; Toulouse, France; Luxembourg City, Luxembou
Too hot to incubate: Nile crocodiles hatch on their own in French reserve
France's heat waves have produced an unusual outcome at a wildlife park, where 10 Nile crocodiles hatched without human assistance for the first time, the director of the reserve said Wednesday.
Cosmic radiation link in flight attendant's breast cancer, French court finds
Former Air France stewardess Sophie Lainault has had her cancer recognised as an occupational disease.
Social media use on the rise among Australian under-16s after ban: data
Article URL: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20260826-social-media-use-on-the-rise-among-australian-under-16s-after-ban-data Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49446221 Points: 27 # Comments: 30
AI encouraging racist stereotypes? 3 out of 5 chatbots tested promote bias
Is Artificial Intelligence encouraging racist stereotypes? Internet users have noticed that Gemini, Google's AI assistant, suggests very different advice when they say they are alone with someone, depending on their nationality. Our colleagues at France 2 report.
Ebola in DRC: Authorities step up river patrols as Kinshasa fears grow
In DR Congo, the Ebola outbreak continues with at least 5,514 cases recorded, and 2,462 deaths. With fears the virus will reach the capital Kinshasa, authorities have begun stepping up patrols along the Congo River, as FRANCE 24’s team on the ground reports.
Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light - CNBC
Dragon Ball Z theme park gets $7 billion green light CNBC Manga-inspired theme park to be built near Paris BBC Macron hosts Saudi's crown prince for contested visit Le Monde.fr Saudi Arabia, France call for Iran diplomacy, reaffirm support for Palestinian state in joint statement
Anger mounts in Haiti as new attack shows power held by gang coalition
At least 47 people were killed in a farming community near Port-au-Prince after the area was attacked by a gang coalition. For the gang, the goal is to get their hands on a highly strategic area near the Haitian capital. But how could they have led such a violent attack? FRANCE 2
Saudi Arabia to invest €6 billion in theme parks near Paris, Macron says
France and Saudi Arabia on Monday signed an agreement for the oil-rich Gulf kingdom to invest €6 billion to create three amusement parks near Paris, including one likely to be a manga-themed park, the French presidential office said. The announcement came during Saudi Crown Princ
Germany widens MiCA lead as latest EU register update adds 6 banks
Germany expands its lead in EU MiCA authorizations with 79 crypto asset service providers, ahead of France and the Netherlands.
Even some progressives are happy about Hong’s loss
The movement had been riding high off a string of primary victories this cycle. But Francesca Hong’s loss Wednesday led to an immediate round of finger-pointing.
Christelle Dabos on Empathy, Doing Good, and How We Fill Ourselves Up
It’s Sunday morning, September 18, 2016. I spent the previous day signing books in Lille, in northern France. My head is still foggy. I am making myself a cup of hot chocolate when, at the exact moment the microwave dings,
Progressives are on the cusp of a huge win. Their biggest stars are staying away.
Francesca Hong hasn’t drawn big name backers like Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to her gubernatorial campaign, unlike other candidates this cycle.
The week in pictures: a French woman in space, wildfires in Europe and the war in Ukraine
Russian drones carry out deadly strikes in Ukraine, astronaut Sophie Adenot becomes the first French woman to spacewalk, fires rage in Belgium and across Europe, and torrential rain hits the Philippines: FRANCE 24 takes a look at the week's most striking images.