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France records highest excess mortality since 2003 during June heatwave

France experienced its deadliest heatwave-related mortality surge in more than two decades during the extreme temperatures that affected the country between June 17 and July 2, according to preliminary figures released by the national public health agency. Santé publique France reported 5,764......

Air France launches Paris Stopover to turn airport connections into city breaks

Air France has introduced Paris Stopover, a new travel service designed to encourage international passengers to extend their layovers into short stays in the French capital. Developed in partnership with Extime Travel, the tourism brand of Groupe ADP, the initiative aims to transform connecting flights......

France Télévisions journalist Émilie Tran Nguyen faces simplified legal procedure after drug use investigation

French journalist Émilie Tran Nguyen, a prominent presenter on France 5, was briefly taken into police custody in Paris in mid-June as part of an investigation into the alleged use of illegal drugs, according to judicial information reported on Tuesday. The case is being handled through a simplified......

Kylian Mbappé makes World Cup history with a second Golden Boot

Kylian Mbappé has added another remarkable achievement to his international career after becoming the first player to win the FIFA World Cup Golden Boot at two consecutive tournaments. The French forward finished the 2026 World Cup as the competition’s top scorer, finding the net 10 times......

France set to unveil new national team coach after 2026 World Cup

The French Football Federation is reportedly preparing to announce a new head coach for the national team following the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. According to reports from French sports media, the federation is expected to reveal the identity of the new manager during the current week.......

Sébastien Lecornu defends emergency agriculture law amid political tensions over pesticides

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has urged political parties not to turn the newly adopted emergency agriculture law into a partisan issue, arguing that the legislation represents an important tool for strengthening France’s food sovereignty. The government’s position comes......

Air France extends suspension of Dubai and Riyadh flights over Gulf security concerns

Air France has once again postponed the resumption of flights to Dubai and Riyadh, underscoring the continued uncertainty surrounding air travel in the Gulf as regional security risks remain under close review. The French carrier announced that its services to and from the Saudi Arabian capital will......

Morocco and France strengthen cooperation on road safety

Morocco and France are seeking to deepen bilateral cooperation in road safety, with officials from both countries holding discussions in New York on ways to improve information sharing, exchange expertise, and strengthen coordination between national institutions. The talks took place at the United......

Lance Armstrong criticizes overnight anti-doping tests during Tour de France

Former cycling champion Lance Armstrong has sparked fresh debate over anti-doping procedures at the Tour de France, condemning overnight testing carried out on race favorites Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard. The controversy follows reports that anti-doping officials conducted surprise controls during......