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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
8 hours ago

geometric ping pong tables stand as interactive public sculptures inside park in france

The teal green table has a triangular plan and a folded surface, with one half flat and the other rising at an angle from the center net.
Paris food
Paris food
fromFrenchly
10 hours ago

How the French Celebrate Easter - Frenchly

Easter in France blends spiritual reflection, joyful gatherings, and seasonal flavors, remaining a cherished holiday despite secular influences.
fromFortune
11 hours ago

France, South Korea say they'll work together on reopening Strait of Hormuz | Fortune

Macron underscored the need for France and South Korea to cooperate to help reopen the strait and deescalate Middle East animosities, affirming their resolve to secure the safe shipping route in the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
France news
fromThe Local France
12 hours ago

Easter weather: Early taste of summer in southern France

Southern France will experience warm weather with temperatures reaching the upper-20Cs over the Easter weekend, ideal for outdoor activities.
France news
fromThe Local France
16 hours ago

Explained: The French Easter legend of the flying bells

Good Friday is not a public holiday in most of France, and church bells are silent due to the tradition of flying bells to Rome.
#racism
France news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

French mayor denounces 'increasingly racist society'

Racism is increasingly overt in France, necessitating stronger measures against discrimination, according to Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French PM denounces 'racism' after attacks on hard-left mayor

French Prime Minister condemns racism and supports newly elected mayor facing hate campaign in Saint-Denis.
France news
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

French mayor denounces 'increasingly racist society'

Racism is increasingly overt in France, necessitating stronger measures against discrimination, according to Bally Bagayoko, the new mayor of Saint-Denis.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French PM denounces 'racism' after attacks on hard-left mayor

French Prime Minister condemns racism and supports newly elected mayor facing hate campaign in Saint-Denis.
fromThe Local France
17 hours ago

French teen admits killing her grandparents over relationship feud: prosecutors

The girl had told investigators she had planned the killings, and that her boyfriend had 'agreed to take part'.
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fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Across France, 16 percent of filling stations have run out of petrol or diesel

16% of France's filling stations are out of at least one type of fuel, with diesel supplies being the most affected.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
#terrorism
fromFortune
4 days ago
France news

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago
France news

France opens probe into suspected attack on Bank of America in Paris

A foiled terrorist attack targeting Bank of America's Paris headquarters was thwarted by police, leading to the arrest of a suspect.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
France news

Two brothers arrested in France over 'deadly and antisemitic' plot

Two brothers arrested in France for planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack inspired by Islamic State ideology and jihadist propaganda.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

France charges four over failed attack on US bank

Four individuals, including a young man and three minors, were charged in a thwarted attack on a Bank of America branch in Paris.
France news
fromFortune
4 days ago

'They use proxies': France probes possible Iran link to thwarted bomb attack outside of a Bank of America | Fortune

French authorities investigate a thwarted bomb attack in Paris, suspecting a link to Iran due to similarities with other attacks in Europe.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

France opens probe into suspected attack on Bank of America in Paris

A foiled terrorist attack targeting Bank of America's Paris headquarters was thwarted by police, leading to the arrest of a suspect.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Two brothers arrested in France over 'deadly and antisemitic' plot

Two brothers arrested in France for planning a deadly antisemitic terror attack inspired by Islamic State ideology and jihadist propaganda.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

French class-action lawsuit over motorway peage charges

A French law firm is launching a class-action lawsuit against motorway operators over potentially illegal toll pricing and lack of transparency.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 days ago

Family of man killed in 2020 arrest to sue French state

The family of Cedric Chouviat seeks to hold the French state liable for his death during a police arrest in 2020.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Russia demands France release woman arrested for suspected espionage

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.
France news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Stalled talks force UK and France to extend Channel migrant deal

UK and France extend immigration deal for two months amid stalled negotiations, focusing on increased law enforcement and boat interceptions.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 days ago

Two migrants die in English Channel tragedy' as UK-France deal is extended

Emergency services, including a helicopter, were seen searching the area, and French maritime authorities recovered people from the water, with one person treated for hypothermia.
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#2027-presidential-election
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 days ago
France politics

OPINION: Primaries cannot save France from a Trumpian future

France's mainstream parties are considering a united candidate to counter the rising Far Right in the 2027 presidential elections.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 days ago
France politics

Inside France: More election fever, stained glass and Violette Morris

France's 2027 presidential race is heating up following local elections, with concerns about the far right's potential success.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 days ago

OPINION: Primaries cannot save France from a Trumpian future

France's mainstream parties are considering a united candidate to counter the rising Far Right in the 2027 presidential elections.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
6 days ago

Inside France: More election fever, stained glass and Violette Morris

France's 2027 presidential race is heating up following local elections, with concerns about the far right's potential success.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

French ambulance strike announced for April

Private ambulance operators in France are striking on April 8th due to disputes over reimbursement rates and financial losses.
fromwww.thelocal.com
4 days ago

A ban on being Swedish? Minister rails against France's new snus ban

Anna, a 47-year-old Swede living on the French Riviera, expressed her fear, saying, 'I'm trembling. I'm so afraid I'll start smoking again. It feels terrible.'
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Agriculture
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

French foie-gras makers eye Japan market amid production boom

France's foie gras production increased in 2025 despite bird flu concerns, with hopes for lifted export bans during Macron's visit to Japan.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

France begins shutdown of 2G network

Orange will deactivate its 2G network in parts of France starting April 1, affecting 28 municipalities and over 1.5 million devices.
Manchester City
fromDefector
4 days ago

Rayan Cherki Is A Human Highlight Reel | Defector

Rayan Cherki's unique creativity and skill make him a standout player, despite not being a guaranteed starter for his teams.
#masonic-lodge
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris

Twenty-two people are on trial in France for serious crimes linked to a masonic lodge accused of running hit squads.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French masonic lodge at heart of murky murder trial

Twenty-two individuals face trial in France for serious crimes linked to a Masonic lodge involved in organized crime and murder.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Murder trial opens over alleged masonic lodge crime network in Paris

Twenty-two people are on trial in France for serious crimes linked to a masonic lodge accused of running hit squads.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

French masonic lodge at heart of murky murder trial

Twenty-two individuals face trial in France for serious crimes linked to a Masonic lodge involved in organized crime and murder.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Fears of increased small boat Channel crossings as UK-French deal nears end

A new UK-France deal to curb small boat Channel crossings is delayed, raising concerns about increased smuggling activity.
#world-cup-2026
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fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

The France World Cup 2026 away kit is out - and it's green!?

Nike's France World Cup 2026 away kit features a minty green color, a departure from traditional white, inspired by the Statue of Liberty.
#colombia
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
5 days ago

Rabiot to miss France friendly as 'precaution' due to knee issue - the worrying precedent

Rabiot will miss the friendly match against Colombia due to a knee injury sustained in training.
Paris food
fromThe Good Life France
6 days ago

The Perched Villages of the "Tuscan" Tarn - The Good Life France

Cordes-sur-Ciel, a medieval village in Tarn, offers stunning views and rich history, making it a must-visit destination in France.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

How expensive is petrol in France right now?

The price of petrol in France has jumped in recent weeks, prompting protests and demands for government help. French Oil giant TotalEnergies announced in mid-March that it would cap petrol prices at its petrol stations at €1.99 a litre, and €2.09 per litre for diesel, although only until the end of March.
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#brazil
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fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Frances beautiful win over Brazil helps bridge gap between sides, says Deschamps - Soccer News

France achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Brazil, showcasing improved performance and confidence despite playing with 10 men.
Paris food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up

France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a friendly match, showcasing Kylian Mbappe's recovery and potential World Cup 2026 final implications.
Paris food
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Frances beautiful win over Brazil helps bridge gap between sides, says Deschamps - Soccer News

France achieved a significant 2-1 victory over Brazil, showcasing improved performance and confidence despite playing with 10 men.
Paris food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Mbappe nets for 10-man France in win against Brazil in World Cup warm-up

France defeated Brazil 2-1 in a friendly match, showcasing Kylian Mbappe's recovery and potential World Cup 2026 final implications.
AC Milan
fromSempreMilan
1 week ago

French media praise 'precious' Rabiot and 'alert' Maignan after Brazil friendly win

Maignan and Rabiot contributed to France's 2-1 victory over Brazil in a friendly match, showcasing their importance ahead of upcoming games.
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

France calls new Olympic gender testing 'a step backwards'

France's Sports Minister Marina Ferrari stated, 'We oppose a generalisation of genetic testing, which raises numerous ethical, legal, and medical questions, particularly in light of French legislation.'
Women in technology
#world-cup
fromSoccer News
1 week ago
Real Madrid

Brazil 1-2 France: Mbappe and Ekitike goals clinch headline victory for 10 men - Soccer News

France defeated Brazil 2-1, showcasing their World Cup potential despite playing with 10 men after Upamecano's red card.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago
Real Madrid

Brazil vs France: When and where is the match? Will Mbappe, Vinicius play?

Brazil and France prepare for the World Cup with a friendly match in Boston, highlighting their status as leading contenders.
Real Madrid
fromSoccer News
1 week ago

Brazil 1-2 France: Mbappe and Ekitike goals clinch headline victory for 10 men - Soccer News

France defeated Brazil 2-1, showcasing their World Cup potential despite playing with 10 men after Upamecano's red card.
Real Madrid
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Brazil vs France: When and where is the match? Will Mbappe, Vinicius play?

Brazil and France prepare for the World Cup with a friendly match in Boston, highlighting their status as leading contenders.
Paris food
fromESPN
1 week ago

Brazil 1-2 France (Mar 26, 2026) Game Analysis - ESPN

Kylian Mbappé scored a goal, leading France to a 2-1 victory over Brazil in a World Cup tuneup match.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French court orders ex-bishop to pay over 1970s child sex abuse

A former Catholic bishop was ordered to pay €200,000 in damages for sexual abuse allegations from the 1970s, despite his claims of innocence.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France loosens diesel standards amid rising fuel prices

The French government has temporarily authorised the sale of diesel fuel with lower cold-weather resistance to prevent shortages amid rising prices at the pump.
France politics
Paris food
fromCN Traveller
1 week ago

These romantic hotels in France feel straight out of a fairytale

France offers a variety of romantic hotels ideal for honeymoons, from luxurious landmarks to charming cottages.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France jails ex-policeman for raping domestic abuse victim

A former police officer was sentenced to 12 years for raping a woman who reported domestic abuse in France.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Nigeria expands security ties amid insurgency

France is committed to enhancing Nigeria's fight against violent extremism in the Lake Chad Basin and Sahel region.
#presidential-election
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago
France politics

OPINION: For foreigners in France, each election brings a creeping sense of dread

Foreigners in France face uncertainty as the 2027 presidential election approaches amid rising support for the far-right Rassemblement National party.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago
France politics

France turns to 2027 race to succeed Macron

France is preparing for a presidential election with the far right gaining momentum and the left struggling to unify candidates.
France politics
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 week ago

OPINION: For foreigners in France, each election brings a creeping sense of dread

Foreigners in France face uncertainty as the 2027 presidential election approaches amid rising support for the far-right Rassemblement National party.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

France relaxes criteria for blood donors - but Brits are still banned

France relaxes blood donation criteria but maintains ban on those who spent time in the UK during the BSE crisis.
France politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Canada tells Israel that Lebanon's sovereignty must not be violated'

Canada and France condemn Israel's plans to occupy southern Lebanon, urging respect for Lebanese sovereignty and warning of humanitarian consequences.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Sports Leagues

France technically spans more time zones than any other country due to its overseas territories. The European part exists entirely within one time zone.
France news
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Pinot noir's grip on people's tastebuds is surprisingly old

Researchers analyzed the DNA of nearly 50 wild and domestic grape seeds collected at archaeological sites mostly across France. The pips dated from the Bronze Age, or around 2300 BCE, through to 1500 CE, nearly 4,000 years.
Wine
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
1 week ago

The France World Cup 2026 home kit is out - and this might be the shirt of the tournament

The Nike France World Cup 2026 home kit is out, providing a timely reminder of the cultural ties between the French and Americans. This one's dark, too, as the designers have moved away from the bright and vibrant blue that adorned the French shirts as they bundled into the European Championship semi-finals in 2024.
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fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Ex-France and West Ham midfielder Payet retires

I want to take two minutes to thank everybody, to thank all those who shared these 20 years with me. It was something exceptional.
Liverpool FC
Paris food
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

France: Leftist Emmanuel Gregoire becomes new mayor of Paris

Emmanuel Gregoire won the Paris mayoral race, succeeding Anne Hidalgo, and vowed to resist the right and far right ahead of the presidential polls.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Non-independence parties gain ground in New Caledonia vote

The second-round results consolidated their dominance in the most populous centres of the overseas territory, which has been politically polarised for years between pro- and non-independence parties.
France politics
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 week ago

French Ski Instructors' Union Fined 3.4 Million Over Anti-Competition Rules - SnowBrains

France's competition authority fined a ski instructors' union €3.4 million for anti-competitive exclusivity rules limiting instructors' work options.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Reader Question: Is it compulsory to vaccinate children in France?

France mandates vaccinations for children born after January 1, 2018, with strict school enrollment consequences for non-compliance.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Prosecutor seeks life sentence for French jihadist over Yazidi genocide

A French jihadist is being tried in absentia for genocide and crimes against humanity against the Yazidi minority, with prosecutors seeking a life sentence.
Paris food
fromCN Traveller
2 weeks ago

The best hotels in France, from opulent chateaus to charming vineyards

France hosts world-renowned luxury hotels that function as historic landmarks, with Paris and the French Riviera featuring the most prestigious addresses for elite travelers.
#murder-investigation
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Murder probe launched after Brit in France 'admits shooting wife with hunting rifle'

A 47-year-old British man in France turned himself in after shooting his 49-year-old British wife with a hunting rifle, claiming accidental discharge.
France news
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago

Murder probe launched after Brit in France 'admits shooting wife with hunting rifle'

A 47-year-old British man in France turned himself in after shooting his 49-year-old British wife with a hunting rifle, claiming accidental discharge.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
4 weeks ago

Young man "quasi decapitated" a gay elder he called a "pedophile." He's going away for a long time. - LGBTQ Nation

A 21-year-old man from Marseille was sentenced to 25 years in prison for murdering a 70-year-old gay man in 2023, with prosecutors successfully arguing it was a hate crime rather than a robbery.
France news
fromThe Local France
4 weeks ago

French policeman to be tried over 2023 killing of teen

A French police officer will stand trial for violence causing death rather than murder in the shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk, after an appeals court determined intent to kill was not established.
fromTheregister
1 month ago

15.8M medical records stolen from French health ministry

Approximately 165,000 of these files contained notes penned by doctors, which in "very limited cases" contained sensitive information about an individual's medical history. According to broadcaster France 24, which first reported the news, these medical histories included, in some cases, details of conditions such as HIV/AIDS and individuals' sexual orientations.
EU data protection
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan goes on trial in Paris accused of raping three women

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan faces trial in Paris on charges of raping three women between 2009 and 2016, with potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted.
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bielle-Biarrey and France power past Italy to keep Six Nations grand slam hopes alive

France pulled clear at the top of the Six Nations table and kept grand slam ambitions with a hard-fought victory over Italy in Lille.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France to summon US ambassador over comments on slain far-right activist

"We are going to summon the United States ambassador to France, since the US embassy in France commented on this tragedy ... which concerns the national community," Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told French media outlets Le Monde, France Inter and France Info. "We reject any attempt to use this tragedy ... for political purposes," he added.
France news
fromThe Good Life France
1 month ago

Street Art rules in France - The Good Life France

If you've walked around any of France's cosmopolitan cities in recent years, you're sure to have come across some stunning murals. Painted onto the side of buildings, in hidden corners, and just about anywhere an artist can paint, street art is booming. We're not talking old-school graffiti here, hastily sprayed names on walls, and anti-social stuff like that. Today's street art is commissioned by city or town councils and created by prominent street artists from around the globe says Suzanne Pearson.
Arts
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Gisele Pelicot on rape, courage and her ex-husband: He was loved by everyone. That's what is so terrifying'

Gisele Pelicot publicly revealed her ex-husband orchestrated drug-facilitated gang rapes, sparking global awareness, a public trial, and widespread support.
#political-violence
France news
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 month ago

When will it stop raining in France?

France has recorded 36 consecutive rainy days causing widespread flooding, and forecasts predict continued rain into early March with only parts of the southeast drier.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

France hit by more than 35 days of rain

France experienced over 35 consecutive days of rain, triggering floods, red and orange alerts, emergency actions, and heightened risk ahead of Storm Pedro.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France experiences a record 36 consecutive days of rain

If you feel like the rain has been endless in France recently, you're nearly right - the country has broken a record with 36 consecutive days of rain since the start of the year. Météo France on Wednesday revealed that a record has been broken - since January 15th there hasn't been a single day when it hasn't rained in at least one part of France.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

France loosens rules on allowing farmers to shoot wolves

Once hunted to extinction in France, wolves began crossing over from Italy after gaining protected status under the 1979 Bern Convention. But they have been killing more livestock, too, with 12,000 farm animals lost last year, according to preliminary figures. Under current rules, farmers can only shoot wolves if they attack animals inside a protected enclosure -- a restriction centrist President Emmanuel Macron's government said would now be relaxed.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Theo Attissogbe leads imperious France to eight-try romp over sorry Wales

France dominated Wales 54-12, scoring eight tries as their young backline overwhelmed Wales while travelling French support outnumbered a subdued home crowd.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

French flood alert system working at record pace, chief says

France faces nationwide, record-setting flood alerts as saturated soils and high soil moisture make rivers react quickly to even small amounts of rainfall.
#valentines-day
France news
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Cash-strapped hospital in south-west France asks public to pitch in

Bayonne public hospital seeks €1.5M via citizen loans to fund medicine, devices and vaccines, offering 12‑month loans with 3.1% interest.
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