George Clooney and Amal Granted French Citizenship Amid New Rules
George and Amal Clooney, along with their two sons, are now French citizens. The decision comes as France tightens its citizenship rules, reigniting debate over privilege, integration and whether famous applicants face different standards from ordinary migrants
DAZN Continues Belgian Football Broadcasts After Emergency Arbitration Ruling
DAZN will continue broadcasting Belgian football this season after emergency arbitration proceedings, even as it maintains its media rights contract expired legally. The dispute highlights tensions over distribution, competition law, and the future of Belgian football broadcasting
Macron Urges Unity, Strength and Hope in Challenging Final Year
In his New Year’s Eve speech, Emmanuel Macron said 2026 must be a “fruitful year” for France, urging unity against racism, strength in defending sovereignty and hope amid wars abroad and political divisions at home
Trenitalia France Unveils €1bn Expansion to Challenge Eurostar and SNCF
Trenitalia France is accelerating its European ambitions with new trains, expanded routes and a planned Paris-London service, positioning itself as a serious rival to Eurostar and SNCF
France Delays Plastic Cup Ban Until 2030 Over Technical Challenges
The French government has postponed a long-planned ban on plastic throwaway cups until 2030, citing technical difficulties. Environmental groups warn the delay undermines efforts to curb plastic pollution in rivers and oceans
France Condemns Israeli Fire on UNIFIL Patrols, Urges Ceasefire Respect
France on Saturday sharply condemned the Israeli army’s firing on patrols of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), describing the incident as part of a wider pattern of concerning actions against international peacekeepers operating in the region. In a statement released by the French Foreign Ministry, Paris said the incident, which occurred on […]
Brigitte Bardot, Iconic French Star and Activist, Dies at 91
The French actress who defined 1950s sensuality and later reinvented herself as a fierce animal rights campaigner has died at 91, closing a life marked by fame, influence and enduring controversy
France Adds Electronic Music to National Intangible Cultural Heritage List
France’s decision to add electronic music to its intangible heritage list acknowledges decades of creative experimentation, club culture, and community building, aligning national policy with global recognition efforts and reinforcing protections
French Biathlon Stars Shine Under Pressure on Olympic Road Test
In front of 67,000 fans at Grand-Bornand, France’s biathlon team delivered podium finishes and resilience, turning a festive World Cup stage into a vital Olympic pressure test