PSG Fans Light Up Times Square Before Club World Cup Final Clash
Hundreds of passionate PSG supporters gathered at Times Square, New York, drumming and chanting in a show of strength before the Club World Cup final clash with Chelsea
France Hopes for UNESCO Heritage Status for Brittany’s Ancient Carnac Stones
France is pushing to inscribe the iconic Carnac Stones in Brittany on the UNESCO World Heritage List, highlighting their exceptional archaeological and cultural significance in prehistoric Europe
Mbappé Drops Harassment Case Against PSG Amid Ongoing Pay Dispute
Kylian Mbappé has dropped his harassment complaint against Paris Saint-Germain, but remains embroiled in a bitter legal standoff over €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses
Swarm of Bees Injures 24 in Aurillac, Three Hospitalized in Rare Attack
In a highly unusual event in Aurillac, France, 24 people were stung by aggressive bees on Sunday, with three requiring critical medical care. Authorities suspect nearby Asian hornets triggered the attack by disturbing a rooftop beehive
China Accused of Smear Campaign Against French Rafale Jets After Clashes
After the May India-Pakistan air clashes, French intelligence says China launched a coordinated disinformation campaign to damage Rafale fighter jet sales and promote its own military exports
Paris Temporarily Closes Seine Swimming Spots Due to Post-Rain Pollution
Paris closed its Seine swimming zones just a day after reopening them for public use due to rainfall-triggered pollution, reflecting ongoing concerns about water safety
French Couple Detained in Iran Charged With Spying for Mossad
Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris have been charged by Iran with spying for Israel’s Mossad. Detained since May 2022, the couple face the death penalty. France has moved the case to the International Court of Justice, calling them “state hostages”
Ryanair Cancels 170 Flights as French Air Traffic Controllers Strike Again
A nationwide air traffic controller strike in France has disrupted the plans of over 30,000 passengers. Budget airlines Ryanair and EasyJet have cancelled hundreds of flights, as unions protest understaffing, poor equipment, and DGAC’s alleged failure to modernise infrastructure
Macron, Putin Hold First Call in Years to Discuss Ukraine, Iran
In their first conversation since September 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ceasefire prospects in Ukraine and the Iranian nuclear issue, highlighting enduring differences yet a willingness to resume dialogue