French authorities say the risk to the public remains very low despite the country’s first confirmed Ebola infection. France has confirmed its first Ebola case after a doctor returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The doctor was immediately admitted to a specialised medical facility and is reported to be…
A record-breaking heatwave has left thousands without electricity as France braces for its hottest day yet. France is facing widespread disruption as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures to extreme levels across the country. About 68,000 homes in Brittany lost power, while forecasters warned temperatures could reach 43°C in parts of southwestern France on Wednesday. More…
Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France eased past Iraq to secure another victory at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. France defeated Iraq 3-0 in Philadelphia, with Mbappe scoring in each half to move level with Miroslav Klose on 16 World Cup goals. The French captain now sits just two goals behind Lionel Messi, who became…
Authorities have restricted alcohol sales and consumption as extreme temperatures sweep across France. France has banned alcohol at certain events linked to the annual Fête de la Musique festival as a powerful heatwave pushes temperatures close to record levels. The government announced that alcohol would not be served at state-organised events and prohibited public alcohol…
Kylian Mbappe broke France’s scoring record as Les Bleus opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Senegal. France secured all three points in their opening 2026 FIFA World Cup match after defeating Senegal 3-1 in New Jersey, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice to become the country’s all-time leading goalscorer. After a difficult…
Public anger is growing after authorities failed to question a suspect previously accused of child sexual abuse. France is facing mounting public outrage following the murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, whose alleged killer had reportedly been the subject of multiple sexual abuse complaints that were never fully investigated. More than 60,000 people joined protests across France…
France has intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker as Western allies tighten enforcement of sanctions on Moscow. French authorities seized the oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean on Sunday, with support from the United Kingdom, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. The vessel is suspected of being part of Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” used…
France is preparing for more extreme heat after several regions recorded historic May temperatures over the weekend. France is experiencing unusually hot weather, with weather officials warning that temperatures could remain high in the coming days. This comes after multiple cities recorded their hottest May temperatures on record. According to Meteo France, at least 10…
French health officials say a cruise ship passenger infected with hantavirus is battling a severe form of the disease. A French passenger linked to the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is in intensive care in France after developing a severe cardiopulmonary form of the virus. French Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said the…
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday for a 14-day visit to France, Kenya and Rwanda, the presidency said in a statement on Friday. In the statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, Tinubu is scheduled to visit France first before proceeding to Nairobi, Kenya. The president…
