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France eases tree-felling rules after devastating Gironde and Landes wildfires

The French government has simplified administrative procedures for removing fire-damaged trees following the catastrophic wildfires that swept through the Gironde and Landes regions, a move aimed at accelerating forest recovery and reducing environmental risks. A decree published in the Official Journal......

France calls for stronger cooperation with Morocco instead of politicizing Ceuta migration crisis

France has adopted a different approach from several European Union member states regarding the recent migration situation in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, emphasizing that closer cooperation with Morocco offers the most effective response to the challenge. French authorities argue that practical collaboration......

Six injured in Valence shooting as French police investigate gun attack

French authorities have launched an investigation after six people were injured in a shooting in the city of Valence, where attackers opened fire on a group before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred on Tuesday evening in the Polygone district. According to police, the suspects arrived in a vehicle,......

Seixas could join Pogacar at UAE Team Emirates after reported letter of intent

The future of French cycling talent Paul Seixas is attracting growing attention as speculation emerges over a possible move to UAE Team Emirates, where he could eventually become a teammate of Slovenian superstar Tadej Pogacar. According to Dutch cycling outlet Wielerflits, a source known for following......

CAC 40 hits new record as falling oil prices boost Paris stock market

The CAC 40 reached a new all-time high on Tuesday, driven by declining oil prices and renewed investor optimism over the global economic outlook. France's benchmark stock index climbed to 8,669.69 points during morning trading, setting a fresh intraday record after already reaching a historic peak......

Japanese rock icon Yoshiki donates €50,000 to support France’s wildfire victims

Japanese musician and philanthropist Yoshiki Hayashi, best known as the co-founder of the legendary rock band X Japan, has pledged €50,000 to support victims of the devastating wildfires that have swept through southwestern France. The donation, announced through the French Red Cross, adds to the......

Paris court rejects Xenia Fedorova appeal against expulsion order and asset freeze

The Paris Administrative Court has rejected an emergency legal challenge filed by Xenia Fedorova, former head of the French-language edition of Russian state-backed media outlet RT France, against measures ordering her expulsion from France and freezing her assets. In a ruling issued on Monday, the......

French lawyer Antoine Vey placed under formal investigation over alleged workplace harassment

French criminal lawyer Antoine Vey has been placed under formal investigation (mis en examen) in connection with allegations of workplace psychological harassment involving former employees and collaborators. The decision was taken on 9 July following several days of questioning by investigating magistrates,......

Tour de France Femmes: Océane Mahé speaks out on hormonal health after three years without menstruation

French cyclist Océane Mahé has used the opening of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes to highlight an often-overlooked health issue in elite sport, revealing that she has not had a menstrual cycle for the past three years due to significant weight loss linked to the demands of high-level competition. The......