France Endures Record 35 Days of Rain as Floodwaters Rise
After 35 consecutive days of rain, France battles severe flooding in the west. A canoeist vanished in the Loire River while towns activate emergency plans and thousands face rising waters
France storms back to win women’s biathlon relay gold in Milan
France’s women overcame an early penalty loop to surge back and dominate the Olympic biathlon relay, with Julia Simon anchoring a commanding finish to secure gold in Milan
Teachers Strike Across Île-de-France Over Planned Education Job Cuts Nationwide
Educators from Paris, Créteil and Versailles marched toward the national education headquarters, arguing that thousands of planned teaching post eliminations will deepen staff shortages, increase workloads, and erode the quality of public schooling
France Moves to Enforce Social Media Ban for Under-15s Nationwide
France’s new law blocking under-15s from social media has triggered confusion and frustration among teens who rely on apps daily. Many fear losing connection, while officials argue the measure improves safety and mental health
PSG Sweat Over Dembélé Injury Ahead of Crucial Monaco Champions League Clash
PSG’s attacking plans face uncertainty as in-form winger Ousmane Dembélé battles a leg injury ahead of their Champions League playoff opener against Monaco, with medical staff monitoring his condition and a late decision expected on matchday
Macron Visits India to Advance AI Cooperation and Major Rafale Deal
France and India seek closer ties as Macron’s visit centers on artificial intelligence collaboration and a potential purchase of 114 Rafale jets, a deal that could reshape defense cooperation and reduce India’s reliance on traditional military suppliers
Paris Retains World’s Most Attractive City Title for Fifth Consecutive Year
Paris has secured the number one spot in Euromonitor’s 2025 city index, marking five years at the top as sustainability, culture, and tourism innovation continue attracting record international visitors
Winter Snowstorm Forces Flight Cancellations and Delays Across Major Paris Airports
Severe winter weather battered Paris airports on February 15, prompting French regulators to cut flight capacity, cancel services, and prioritize safety as snow and freezing rain created hazardous operating conditions
French Astronaut Headlines NASA Crew-12 Mission to International Space Station
A pre-dawn launch sent Crew-12 to the ISS, but France’s Sophie Adenot stands at the mission’s center, carrying national hopes and overseeing more than 200 scientific experiments