A tornado struck the small village of Pomas in southern France on Monday, leaving 39 people injured, two of them critically, and damaging around 300 homes, local authorities confirmed on Tuesday. Marie-Helene Bouissac, deputy head of the local government office, confirmed the injury toll as rescue teams continued working through the village. The area had…
France top court has blocked a proposed social media ban for children under 15. The Constitutional Council rejected the bill on Friday. It said the proposed ban was too broad. The council also warned about privacy and freedom of expression. According to the ruling, a blanket ban could affect communication rights. It also would not…
France have officially appointed Zinedine Zidane as the new head coach of the national team following the departure of Didier Deschamps. Deschamps ended his 14-year reign after France’s semi-final defeat to Spain at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing to a close the longest managerial spell in the country’s history. Zidane, who won the 1998…
Around 12,000 people have been evacuated from south-western France as devastating wildfires continue to spread across the Gironde region, days after two firefighters lost their lives near Bordeaux Airport. Regional authorities said more than 2,400 hectares (5,900 acres) of land have already been destroyed. Officials have banned the use of internal combustion and electric engines…
France has become the first European country to ban children under the age of 15 from accessing social media after lawmakers approved landmark legislation that will take effect in January 2027. The legislation, passed by both the French Senate and National Assembly on Tuesday, requires all social media users in France to verify their age…
England claimed third place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating France in a dramatic 10-goal thriller. England defeated France 6-4 in an unforgettable World Cup third-place play-off, with Bukayo Saka scoring a stunning hat-trick. The Three Lions raced into a 4-0 first-half lead before surviving a fierce French comeback to secure their best…
Spain produced a composed display to defeat France and book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. Spain have qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup final after defeating France 2-0 in their semi-final clash at Dallas Stadium. Luis de la Fuente’s side controlled the game from start to finish. They limited France’s…
France overcame Morocco to book a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semi-finals, with Kylian Mbappe leading the way despite an early penalty miss. France secured a 2-0 victory over Morocco on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Kylian Mbappe recovered from missing a first-half penalty to score…
Kylian Mbappe’s second-half penalty sent France into the World Cup quarter-finals after a hard-fought win over Paraguay. France secured a 1-0 victory over Paraguay in Philadelphia to advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Mbappe converted a second-half penalty after substitute Désiré Doué was brought down inside the box following a VAR review. Paraguay…
France booked their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup last 16 with a commanding 3-0 victory over Sweden, inspired by a record-breaking performance from Kylian Mbappe. The France captain scored once in each half to become the highest goalscorer in World Cup knockout history with 10 goals. His latest brace also moved him level…
