France Suspends Stun Grenades After Teen Loses Hand in Protest
France has suspended the use of stun grenades during student protests after a 15-year-old boy lost his hand in a disputed incident involving police in Lens.
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France Beat Belgium With Four Late Goals to Stay Top of Group
France produced a stunning late comeback against Belgium, scoring four times in 13 minutes to remain top of Nations League Group A1.
France to Close Up to 500 Schools as Student Protests Escalate
Up to 500 high schools across France are expected to close fully or partially as student protests over education conditions intensify.
Michael Olise Scores as France Draw With Italy in Nations League
Michael Olise scored a spectacular goal as France drew 1-1 with Italy in Zinedine Zidane’s first home match as manager. Olise’s strike from outside the box was followed by Alessandro Bastoni’s equalizer. France played the last moments with ten men after Dayot Upamecano’s dismissal, ending Zidane’s perfect run at home.
Michael Olise Late Winner Sees France Beat Belgium
Michael Olise scored a stunning late solo goal as France defeated Belgium to make it two wins from two in the Nations League under new manager Zinedine Zidane. Zidane made nine changes to the side that beat Turkey on Friday, but France struggled to break down a determined Belgian defence in Brussels. With the game…
France Train Derailment Leaves 44 Injured, One Critically Hurt
At least 44 people have been injured after a passenger train derailed in northern France, with one woman in critical condition. The incident happened shortly before 20:00 local time on Friday near Cléon, a commune just south of Rouen in Normandy. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said about 180 passengers were on board the train, which…
Eiffel Tower Closed After Staff Strike Over Female Workers’ Removal
The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday after staff went on strike over the treatment of female workers during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation. Around 100 people linked to the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) visited the Paris landmark on Saturday. According to union representative Diane Davoine, female employees were asked to…
Tornado Strikes Southern France Village, Injuring 39
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 Blocks Social Media Ban for Under-15s
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…
Zinedine Zidane Confirmed as France Head Coach After Deschamps Exit
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…