France upholds ban on bee-killing pesticide

French President Emmanuel Macron signed into law a modified bill that bars a bee-killing pesticide from being reintroduced after a petition signed by more than two million people. The legislation has been at the heart of a major debate in France...

France adopts law upholding ban on controversial insecticide

A woman walks past the Seine River and the French National Assembly, the lower House of Parliament, in Paris on August 11, 2025, amid a heatwave in Europe. (Photo by Martin LELIEVRE / AFP) Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron signed into law a...

France heatwave: 14 departments on red alert as temperatures top 40C

Heat set to continue until weekend Much of the south-west and Rhone Valley is on red alert amid reports that the extreme heat will continue for several days Lightspring / shutterstock/ Visactu Weather alerts due to the continuing heatwave have...

FEATURE | Lyon’s winding road to replacing Leeds’ Lucas Perri

7All things considered, this summer has featured a goalkeeping merry-go-round in France. AS Monaco have signed Lukas Hradecky for €3m, with the Finnish veteran arriving from Bayer Leverkusen, whilst OGC Nice have sold Marcin Bulka to Saudi outfit...

The Media Line: Damascus Rejected Participation in Paris Meetings, Says Kurds Undermined Agreement 

Damascus Rejected Participation in Paris Meetings, Says Kurds Undermined Agreement A Syrian government official: Damascus refuses to negotiate with any party seeking to restore the ‘former regime’ under any guise or name By Rizik Alabi/The Media...

World Championships draw | Breaking down India’s lot: Satwik-Chirag’s chance for Paris payback, Lakshya Sen vs top seed Shi Yu Qi gets top billing

“The men’s singles opener everyone is talking about…” If it wasn’t already by default the most exciting opening round match of the World Championships, the Badminton World Federation social media account ensured Shi Yu Qi vs Lakshya Sen got the...

Emotional Gianluigi Donnarumma puts Premier League clubs on red alert as he confirms PSG exit

Gianluigi Donnarumma has fuelled speculation of a Premier League transfer by claiming his time at Paris Saint-Germain career is over. Huge doubt was placed on the Italian goalkeeper's future when it emerged he had been left out of PSG's squad to...

New Caledonia separatists reject agreement with France

Tyson and Paris Fury marry for third time in emotional ceremony in France alongside their seven children

Tyson Fury has exchanged vows with his wife Paris for a third time as the pair renewed their marriage ceremony in France. Sharing the news on social media, the former heavyweight world champion revealed: "Paris Fury and I got married again; third...

First listeria infection in Belgium following outbreak in France caused by contaminated cheese

The public health science institute Sciensano reports that a first case of listeriosis has been diagnosed in Belgium. The infection is linked to the listeriosis outbreak in France that has been caused by contaminated cheese. The condition of the...

OPINION: Seine swimming is part of a quiet revolution in Paris

The three new bathing spots in the River Seine have proved popular with Paris tourists and locals alike this summer - but Emma Pearson argues that they represent much more than just a pleasant place to cool off on a hot day. One of the greatest...

What's open and what's closed in France on August 15th

August 15th is a public holiday in France - here's what's likely to be open, and what will close, on the day. This year August 15th falls on a Friday, creating a nice long weekend for those France residents who are not already on holiday. The day...

Indonesian pilots, technicians taking Rafale courses in France

he Indonesian Air Force is sending 16 of its personnel for training sessions in France in preparation to welcome its latest jet fighters, the Dassault Rafale. Consisting of four pilots and 12 technicians, the first batch of trainees is led by Lt....

Boom-free supersonic jet aims for New York–Paris in less than 4 hours

Boston-based aerospace manufacturer Spike Aerospace says it has reached a new stage in developing its flagship supersonic business jet, the Spike S-512 Diplomat, which the company claims will offer fast, quiet, and fuel-efficient travel over land...

Tyson Fury declares 'third time lucky' as he marries Paris at 'special' location

Tyson and Paris Fury have said "I do" for the third time as Tyson teased "third time lucky" as he shared first photos from the special day. The couple first married back in 2008 when Paris was 19-years-old and Tyson 21. They decided to renew their...

Tyson Fury reveals he and Paris have got married for the THIRD time

Lancashire boxer Tyson Fury has announced that he and wife Paris have gotten married for an impressive third time. Yesterday, Morecambe based Tyson celebrated his 37th birthday and spent much of the day reposting the various birthday wishes he had...

Swarm of jellyfish forces shutdown at biggest nuclear power plant in France

A NUCLEAR POWER plant in northern France was hit by a jellyfish invasion at the weekend that forced it to close four of its reactors. Four of the plant’s reactors were shut down on Sunday and Monday after a swarm of jellyfish clogged its cooling...

A new way to read hieroglyphics: hidden message from Ramses II found on famous Paris monument

French Egyptologist Jean-Guillaume Olette-Pelletier, a specialist in cryptohieroglyphs and professor at the University of Paris-Sorbonne and the Catholic Institute of Paris, has announced the discovery of hidden inscriptions on the obelisk in the...

Everything To Know About Season Five Of Emily In Paris

Filming on season five of Emily In Paris is under way, as fans will already have seen on social media. For the next chapter of her life, Emily Cooper is saying Ciao to Roma, as she swaps the City of Lights for the Eternal City after season four...

Not saying this because I’m concerned about my position: Nathan Lyon reveals his “biggest” worry

Australia’s seasoned off-spinner Nathan Lyon is worried about the future of ball tweakers around the globe. Lyon declared that his statement doesn’t stem from his concern about his position in the team, but the lack of crop of spinners due to the...