French push to exclude UK from EU defence spending backfires Paris loses out on cheap loans due to strict eligibility criteria it had championed #French #push #exclude #from #defence

World Cup 2026: Les Bleus discuss refereeing after Paraguay game 🇫🇷⚽️ Les Bleus secured their place in the World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after a very tense match against #Paraguay 🇵🇾, marked by numerous fouls that went unpunished. Despite the intensity, the #French players reacted with composure after the final whistle, focusing on qualification rather than the controversy. #World #Cup #2026 #Les #Bleus

French push to exclude UK from EU defence spending backfires Paris loses out on cheap loans due to strict eligibility criteria it had championed #French #push #exclude #from #defence

France-Paraguay : French fans in Philly react to 1-0 score 🇫🇷🇵🇾 #France beat #Paraguay 1-0 on Saturday in a frustrating and tense Round of 16 clash, controlling large stretches of the game but needing a Kylian #Mbappé penalty to finally break through. 🎤 Here's what France fans in Philly had to say about the game. #France #Paraguay #French #fans #Philly

France's first detected Ebola patient recovers, leaves hospital A doctor who was being treated for Ebola in France after having tested positive following a trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo has recovered and is out of hospital, Health Minister Stéphanie Rist said in a statement Saturday. It was the first time that French authorities had detected the deadly fever in France. #Frances #first #detected #Ebola #patient

‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off After 14 years of pragmatic football under their risk-averse manager Didier Deschamps, World Cup favourites France have unleashed their full attacking potential for his last tournament at the helm, to the delight of French and other fans in awe of a formidable armada that includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé and Michael Olise. #joy #watch #World #Cup #fans

250 years of US independence: Why France supported American Revolutionaries French support for the American Revolution began well before the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. King Louis XVI saw the rebellion in North America as an opportunity to weaken his British rival and avenge past defeats. #250 #years #independence #Why #France

Monaco’s Princess Charlène and Prince Albert Had Everything at Their 2011 Wedding From gowns by Karl Lagerfeld and Giorgio Armani to a concert by The Eagles, the Grimaldi wedding brought the glamour of the old French Riviera back for one long weekend. #Monacos #Princess #Charlène #and #Prince

Chanel Just Bought The French Shirtmaker Charvet. Here's How The 188-Year-Old Brand Does Business. The French shirtmaker Charvet is more talked about than ever—and the family behind it wishes we’d be more discreet. Marisa Meltzer visits with Jean-Claude and Anne-Marie Colban, the siblings who run the business and dress its discerning clientele. #Chanel #Just #Bought #The #French

French race to get hold of air conditioning as yet another heatwave looms Police were called to supermarkets in the Paris area on Thursday as huge crowds descended on discount stores hoping to get hold of affordable air-cooling units before the third heatwave of the year engulfs the French capital this weekend. #French #race #get #hold #air

PODCAST 🎧: French clash over air-conditioning and how France became the place to get naked The Talking France podcast is back, discussing the ongoing debate about air conditioning in France, the dos and don'ts of drinking wine in the summer and why the country is perhaps the best place in the world to practice naturism. #PODCAST #French #clash #over #air

Team France WAG Rima Edbouche Shares Her Surprisingly Serene Match-Day Diary “If there is one match moment that I will always remember, it is undoubtedly PSG’s first Champions League victory,” says Edbouche, wife of French footballer Ousmane Dembélé. “It was one of the most powerful experiences I have ever had inside a stadium. #Team #France #WAG #Rima #Edbouche

FedEx strikes $1.4bn deal to sell logistics unit to CMA CGM French shipping group aims to expand in US and strengthen foothold in supply chain #FedEx #strikes #14bn #deal #sell

Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis? After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday announced a string of major contracts for French companies. #Why #France #betting #Oman #amid

Thylane Blondeau, the Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Just Got Married Named the "Most Beautiful Girl in the World" in 2006, the French model married actor Ben Attal in a glamorous Parisian wedding.  #Thylane #Blondeau #the #Most #Beautiful

Accor, FHCM create awards platform for designers Scoring the first New Crafts prize, founded in partnership with the French fashion federation, Dutch couturier Peet Dullaert will develop a decorative object for one of the hotel giant’s luxury properties. #Accor #FHCM #create #awards #platform

A French Girl vs. Scandi Girl Style Showdown: Who Wins? France and Sweden are playing in the World Cup today – in Vogue, French and Scandinavian style face off. #French #Girl #Scandi #Girl #Style

Healthcare in a heatwave: French hospitals and aged care homes bear the brunt of rising temperatures Overburdened hospitals, overwhelmed mortuaries and millions suffering in temperatures touching 40°C – prolonged and intense heatwaves are the new normal, and a healthcare burden that France must immediately tackle. #Healthcare #heatwave #French #hospitals #and

Pragmatic diplomacy: Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman is committed to de-escalation & peace in the region' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Pragmatic #diplomacy #Dawud #Ansari #says

Dawud Al Ansari says 'Oman committed to de-escalation and peace in the region at any cost' As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman amid efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, François Picard welcomes Dawud Al Ansari, a geopolitics and energy analyst. As diplomacy in the Gulf is once again being tested by renewed military tensions, Al Ansari offers a nuanced assessment from an Omani perspective, arguing that Oman is playing an increasingly valuable strategic role. #Dawud #Ansari #says #Oman #committed

French Montana Shares Rare Insight into Khloe Kardashian Relationship | E! News French Montana shared rare insight into his relationship with Khloe Kardashian, who dated on and off from 2013 to 2014, during an E! News exclusive interview June 28 at the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles. #French #Montana #Shares #Rare #Insight

French hospitals 'better prepared': 'Important lessons learned from deadly 2003 heatwave' Nadia Massih is pleased to welcome Dr. Antoine Flahault, Epidemiologist, Researcher, and Professor at Université Paris Cité - Hospital Bichat. #French #hospitals #better #prepared #Important

Kenzo reclaims Place des Victoires for spring/summer 2027 Fifty years after the French fashion label opened its first boutique in central Paris, artistic director Nigo returns to the same address with a collection built on contrasts. #Kenzo #reclaims #Place #des #Victoires

Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host the Sultan of Oman at the Elysée Palace this Monday as he kicks off a two-day visit to France. The two leaders are expected to discuss regional security amid escalations in Iran and particularly securing the toll-free reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. #Sultan #Oman #meet #Frances #Macron

New Caledonia votes: High stakes in France's Pacific territory New Caledonia voted Sunday in local elections that are key to determining the French Pacific territory’s political future and relationship with France. FRANCE 24’s Leela Jacinto explains the stakes and how decolonization and demographics play critical roles in France’s Pacific foothold. #New #Caledonia #votes #High #stakes

What France gets wrong about air conditioning Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not the mind of environment minister Monique Barbut, for one, who said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. #What #France #gets #wrong #about

New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019 Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. #New #Caledonia #polls #close #French

Rugby: Toulouse beats Montpellier to win fouth consecutiveTop 14 title Toulouse clinched a ⁠fourth consecutive ​Top 14 title on Saturday with a 28-20 victory over Montpellier in ​the French championship final at the Stade de France, a match briefly halted for several minutes due to violent thunderstorms.  #Rugby #Toulouse #beats #Montpellier #win

Brussels launches antitrust probe into French drugmaker Sanofi Competition watchdog examining whether group implemented ‘misleading’ campaign against rival flu vaccine maker #Brussels #launches #antitrust #probe #into

French riviera spared from scorching heatwave Three quarters of mainland France is under a “red alert” for the heat. And it may seem odd that the southeastern Mediterranean coast is not under that highest level of warning. #French #riviera #spared #from #scorching

Paris desperate for ice amid record-breaking heat – POLITICO Alexandre Bompard, CEO of Carrefour, one of the main French supermarket chains, confirmed in a LinkedIn post that his company had donated four tons of ice to the city's firefighters. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday were the hottest days on record in French history and the extreme heat is expected to continue until Sunday. Temperatures of around 40 degrees Celsius have been reported in the densely populated French capital. ... #Paris #desperate #for #ice #amid

Paris neighbourhoods: The dynamic 10th arrondissement In this edition of French Connections, Genie Godula and Florence Villeminot continue their tour of Paris with a stop in the 10th arrondissement of Paris. Located in the heart of the Right Bank, it’s one of the most vibrant parts of the capital. #Paris #neighbourhoods #The #dynamic #10th

French banquets: Fun party or culture war? With summer in full swing in France, we take a look at the French festive spirit and how traditional banquets are creating controversy, with reports of racist slurs and nazi salutes at the events. We also discuss how other gatherings, like free-parties and raves, are coming under scrutiny, amidst criticism that they are being instrumentalised politically. #French #banquets #Fun #party #culture

Macron hosts Meloni for Riviera talks after Italian leader's fallout with Trump French President Emmanuel Macron will aim to build on a nascent rapprochement with Italy's Giorgia Meloni when they meet for a bilateral summit on the French Riviera on Thursday, just days after Meloni's erstwhile ally Donald Trump mocked her for supposedly "begging" him for a photograph at a recent G7 meeting. #Macron #hosts #Meloni #for #Riviera

PODCAST: Is France prepared to face more hellish heatwaves and why are the French ruling the World Cup The Talking France podcast is back, discussing why France is under-prepared for increasingly severe heatwaves, plus the biggest worries people have about moving here and why there are so many French players at this year's football World Cup. #PODCAST #France #prepared #face #more

Julien Dossena Departs Rabanne After 13 profound years at the French luxury label, it's time to say goodbye. #Julien #Dossena #Departs #Rabanne

Saint Laurent Is On Cloud Nine For Men's Spring/Summer 2027 Kicking off Paris Fashion Week, the French luxury label's collection is one of the most anticipated shows this season. #Saint #Laurent #Cloud #Nine #For

The Ultimate French Girl Guide to Visiting Paris All that's left to plan are your outfits. #The #Ultimate #French #Girl #Guide

France record heatwave sees 'hairdryer effect' threaten crops Crops in the French region of Normandy are under threat from the latest heatwave. A combination of high soil temperatures with hot winds can see crops wither in hours - dubbed the ‘hairdryer effect’ - it now threatens the region's food production. #France #record #heatwave #sees #hairdryer

French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election. #French #Resistance #hero #and #historian

Macron pays tribute to Marc Bloch and 'his teachings against the spirit of defeatism' French Resistance fighter Marc Bloch, who was tortured and executed by the Gestapo in 1944, entered the Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive the honour bestowed on exceptional figures in politics, culture and science. French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute the historian of Jewish heritage and "his teachings that compel us to move forward, against the spirit of defeatism". #Macron #pays #tribute #Marc #Bloch

Sip in French Style at These Paris Coffee Shops Whether you need a quick energy boost or want to work from a café instead of from home, these are the best Paris coffee shops to visit. #Sip #French #Style #These #Paris

Eiffel Tower closes early due to heatwave The French capital's Eiffel Tower, one of the most visited tourist attractions in the world, has closed early on June 23 because of exceptionally high temperatures. This comes as Paris struggles to cope with a historic heatwave, and residents try to adapt in a city that is not made to withstand such extreme weather. #Eiffel #Tower #closes #early #due

French Resistant fighter Marc Bloch honoured in politically charged ceremony Historian and Resistance fighter Marc Bloch, who was tortured and executed by the Gestapo in 1944, will enter the Pantheon on Tuesday in a rare tribute reserved for France's most revered historical figures. The ceremony carries political significance less than a year before France heads to the polls to elect a successor to Macron, with Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally (RN) party eyeing its best chance at seizing power. #French #Resistant #fighter #Marc #Bloch

OPINION: The French are right to shun air conditioning - even during heatwaves France's heatwaves always spark debates on air conditioning - which much of the country remains deeply resistant to. Some argue that warming temperatures make widespread AC inevitable, but The Local's editor Emma Pearson explains why she thinks the French are right to resist. #OPINION #The #French #are #right

Hermès selects London for sixth global Maison location The five-floor destination at 166 New Bond Street houses all 16 of the French fashion and leather goods brand’s métiers, plus private salons, rooftop gardens and an on-site leather workshop. #Hermès #selects #London #for #sixth

French court refuses trial on use of toxic insecticide in French West Indies A French court has ruled against a trial on the use of a known toxic insecticide in the French West Indies, shutting down the possibility of an investigation in a health scandal that has been ongoing for 20 years. Despite being labelled as possibly carcinogenic in 1979, chlordécone was used between 1972 until 1993 - thanks to a by-law that allowed it to circumvent its ban, introduced in 1990. #French #court #refuses #trial #use

‘The dad is useless’: Anger grows over French journalist’s Doku criticism When Belgium star Jeremy Doku said he wanted to leave the World Cup to attend the birth of his son, it drew a furious reaction from French sports TV presenter France Pierron, who labelled childbirth “disgusting” and said fathers being there was “completely useless”. Her comments have since provoked outrage on social media and elicited support for Doku from fellow footballers. #The #dad #useless #Anger #grows

French heatwave drives up demand for AC, despite concerns The second early-season heatwave of the year has brought the return of a politically-charged issue. That of air-conditioning - for decades, France has been notoriously reticent to adopt the technology - currently just 25% of French households have it. #French #heatwave #drives #demand #for

The 2026 World Cup, France's most successful football manager's swan song He is France's most successful football manager, and is looking to win a second World Cup with his team for his last year as the French national coach. But who is Didier Deschamps? #The #2026 #World #Cup #Frances

France struggles to deal with new heatwave amid punishing temperatures The head of the French state-owned railway operator warned incidents could not be ruled out due to the high temperatures. The heatwave is having a strong impact on the rail network and ​can deform tracks and damage overhead electrical lines. #France #struggles #deal #with #new

Paris Fashion Week Men’s Cheat Sheet: Spring/Summer 2027 Celine’s first menswear show under Michael Rider, Sarah Burton’s Givenchy men’s debut, and Saint Laurent returns to opening day. Plus, the events to note as you head to the French capital. #Paris #Fashion #Week #Mens #Cheat