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France’s largest seal colony faces growing pressure from summer tourists

Along the northern French coast, one of the country’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles is unfolding within sight of busy beaches. In the Baie d’Authie, near Berck-sur-Mer in the Pas-de-Calais, dozens of seals gather on exposed areas of the bay, attracting holidaymakers eager to catch a......

More than 620,000 Moroccans applied for Schengen visas in 2025 as appointment shortages complicate travel plans

Moroccan demand for travel to Europe remained exceptionally strong in 2025, with nearly 620,000 Schengen visa applications submitted from Morocco. The high volume has created growing pressure on visa application centers, with obtaining an appointment becoming one of the first major obstacles faced by......

Britain records largest single Channel crossing with 230 migrants

The United Kingdom has recorded a new record for the number of migrants arriving in a single small boat after 230 people crossed the English Channel aboard one inflatable vessel. The boat reportedly left the French coast overnight before reaching Dover early in the morning. The figure surpasses the......

Citigroup appoints Morgan Stanley veteran Jean-Baptiste Charlet to lead French operations

Citigroup has appointed Jean-Baptiste Charlet to lead its operations in France, bringing in a senior Morgan Stanley veteran with more than three decades of experience in financial markets. Charlet will take the formal position of Citi Country Officer and Banking Head for France, giving him responsibility......

European swimming championships: France reaches 4x200m final with Léon Marchand set to race

France has secured a place in the men's 4x200-metre freestyle relay final at the European Swimming Championships, ensuring that four-time Olympic champion Léon Marchand will make his first appearance at the competition on Monday evening. The French quartet recorded the seventh-fastest time......

France wildfires force evacuations in Lozère as flames burn 370 hectares in Drôme

Several wildfires continued to challenge emergency services in France on Monday, with authorities evacuating residents in Lozère while a major blaze in the Drôme region had already affected hundreds of hectares. The situation comes as Western Europe experiences an exceptionally hot start......

Revolut secures French banking licence as fintech accelerates European expansion

British fintech Revolut has secured a banking licence in France, marking a major step in its efforts to strengthen its presence in one of Europe's largest retail banking markets. The company announced the approval on Monday, describing the licence as an important milestone that reinforces its position......

Gabriel Attal promises major water plan if elected amid France drought

Gabriel Attal has pledged to make water management a national priority, promising a major overhaul of France's approach to water resources if he is elected president. In an interview with AFP, the former prime minister and leader of Renaissance outlined a proposed package that would combine measures......

Tuberculosis case reported in Ivry-sur-Seine as contact screening is organised

Health authorities are organising screening for people who may have been in close contact with a person diagnosed with tuberculosis in Ivry-sur-Seine, south of Paris, after local officials were notified of the case. The town hall said on Saturday that it had been informed by the Regional Health Agency......