Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Eurostar's services in France severely hit by electrical fault
The Local - France
·
August 4, 2025
Passengers on the Eurostar are being advised to postpone their journeys if possible after an electrical fault caused widespread chaos in northern France. An electrical fault on the track has severely disrupted trains in northern France, including...
World : Bird Strike Forces Madrid-Paris Flight Back To Airport After Take-Off
Bernama
·
August 4, 2025
MADRID, Aug 4 (Bernama-dpa) -- A flight from Madrid to Paris was forced to turn back after colliding with a large bird shortly after take-off, damaging the aircraft and alarming passengers, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. According to Iberia...
Eurostar train chaos: Track closure hits thousands of passengers travelling between London St Pancras and Paris
Evening Standard
·
August 4, 2025
▪️ 11.31 London St Pancras International-Paris Gare Du Nord ▪️ 11.37 London St Pancras International-Paris Gare Du Nord ▪️ 13:31 London St Pancras International-Paris Gare Du Nord ▪️ 15:12 London St Pancras International-Paris Gare Du Nord ▪️...
Horror as disembowelled body of man with throat slit found on sports ground in France laid out ‘in the sign of a cross’
The U.S. Sun
·
August 4, 2025
A MUTILATED body of a man with his throat slit has been found on a sports ground in France. Cops reportedly discovered the remains of the man laid out in the shape of a cross in the small village of Pont-de-Metz. 3 Police cars are parked in front...
Silver for Bulgaria in the women's event at the European Shooting Championships in France
BNR - Radio Bulgaria
·
August 4, 2025
The Bulgarian team (in red outfits) at the awards ceremony Photo: bsu.bg Bulgaria won a silver medal in the women's 25m pistol trio event at the European Small Arms Shooting Championships in Chateauroux, France. The Bulgarian team of Pamela...
Stephanie Vaquer Hypes Match with Naomi at WWE Clash in Paris
411Mania
·
As previously reported,, Naomi defeated IYO SKY and Rhea Ripley at WWE Summerslam last night to retain her Women’s World title. She is now set to defend against Stephanie Vaquer at WWE Clash in Paris. Vaquer won the title shot by winning a battle...
Disneyland Paris Welcomes All 13 Princesses During World Princess Week Later This Month
Laughing Place
·
August 4, 2025
As we approach World Princess Week later this month, Disneyland Paris has shared that all 13 Disney Princesses will be present at the park, including the park’s debut of Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon. What’s Happening: World Princess Week is...
RS Feva Worlds at Aix-les-Bains, France Overall
Sail-World
·
August 4, 2025
by Chrissie Le Petit 4 Aug 09:00 PDT 26 July - 1 August 2025 Crowning of our 2025 World Champions As our World Championships drew to a thrilling close on Friday afternoon, the atmosphere was electric with anticipation! Sailors and families were...
Ferrand-Prévot’s Tour win ignites all of France in a joy missing from the men’s race
The Guardian
·
August 4, 2025
It took a long time to find a copy of L’Equipe on Monday morning. France’s flagship daily sports newspaper, emblazoned with an image of a yellow-clad Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, arms outstretched and triumphant, with the banner headline Geante, had...
Silenced in France: The unjust detention of a pro-Palestine Iranian activist
Press TV
·
Mahdieh Esfandiari, an Iranian academic living in France for the last eight years, has been unjustly detained for condemning Israel’s genocide in Gaza on social media. Arrested without clear charges or consular access, her case highlights France’s...
Drug trafficking violence soars in France as Algerian kingpins remain out of reach
The National News
·
Drug trafficking in France has escalated into an "existential threat" to the nation with record cocaine seizures and a rise in contract killings, according to a leaked report by France's anti-narcotics office (Ofast). The confidential 62-page...
Marseille reveal Greenwood stance amid Saudi and Serie A links
Tribal Football
·
Marseille have clarified their position on Mason Greenwood’s future amid growing transfer interest from both Serie A and Saudi Arabia. The 23-year-old joined the Ligue 1 club from Manchester United last year and had a productive debut season....
Europe Has a France Problem
Foreign Policy
·
For the French political elite, this is a moment of scarcely concealed glee. The Trump administration’s deep hostility toward Europe—including the imposition of steep new tariffs, verbal attacks on European values, open support for far-right...
Pakistan-origin newspaper vendor to receive one of France’s most prestigious honours
Business Recorder
·
August 4, 2025
PARIS: A 73-year-old newspaper vendor originally from Pakistan is set to receive one of France’s most prestigious honours after more than 50 years of selling dailies on the terraces of cafes and restaurants in Paris’ fashionable Latin Quarter. Ali...
Jacob Fatu to compete in a massive first-time-ever match at WWE Clash in Paris? Exploring the potential
Sportskeeda
·
August 4, 2025
Jacob Fatu failed to capture the United States Championship from Solo Sikoa at SummerSlam. Just when victory was in his grasp, Sikoa's stablemates invaded the Steel Cage Match and robbed him of the opportunity. Despite his massive defeat, Fatu...
'The biggest priority is to be healthy' - Demi Vollering, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot respond to questions about rider weight at the Tour de France Femmes
Cyclingnews
·
August 4, 2025
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Demi Vollering faced a series of questions regarding rider weight at the Tour de France Femmes, with both athletes explaining that being healthy was the most important priority for high-level competition. Immediately...
Tour de France Femmes winner Pauline Ferrand-Prévot taking home 10 times less prize money than Tadej Pogačar is the wrong comparison to make, says race director
Cyclingnews
·
August 4, 2025
With Pauline Ferrand-Prévot's historic overall victory at the Tour de France Femmes, Visma-Lease a Bike were confirmed as the top-earning team by organisers ASO, taking home €76,190 from the nine days of racing. This included prize money from the...
'I’m being hunted for this' – Demi Vollering refutes she is a 'drama queen' after Tour de France Femmes
Cyclingnews
·
August 4, 2025
Demi Vollering had the final say after she was accused of living in a 'gilded cage' during the Tour de France Femmes, refuting suggestions she is 'a drama queen' and that the criticism comes from those who do not know her. Vollering crashed hard...
New EU-propel accelerates urban mobility innovations across France
Open Access Government
·
August 4, 2025
Focused on reducing car dependency, the initiative tested three forward-thinking solutions in six metropolitan areas across France, delivering real environmental and efficiency benefits. Innovation with EU-propel EU-Propel was created to support...
USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Winston S. Churchill Arrive in Marseille, France
DVIDS - Georgia
·
August 4, 2025
MARSEILLE, France (August 4, 2025) – The first-in-class aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) and Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Winston S. Churchill (DDG 81) arrived in Marseille, France, for a scheduled port visit August...