French children among most exposed to toxic metals in everyday foods, national study warns
From breakfast cereals to bread and fried potatoes, everyday French foods contain worrying levels of toxic metals and pollutants, prompting health authorities to call for urgent monitoring and prevention measures nationwide
Farmers’ Road Blockades Paralyze Traffic South of Lyon Amid Cattle Disease Protest
Traffic chaos has gripped southern Lyon as farmers block major routes, protesting cattle disease measures and trade policies. Authorities warn disruptions may last days as demonstrators maintain road occupations and camps
Hack Exposes Personal Data of Foreign Nationals via French Immigration Subcontractor
Sensitive personal information of foreign residents in France has surfaced online following a cyberattack linked to a subcontractor working with the French immigration agency. Authorities confirmed the breach and announced legal and security actions
France’s Struggle to Protect Women: Six Years After Grenelle Violence Reforms
France’s six‑year push against domestic violence has yielded new tools like emergency phones and restraining‑order bracelets, yet rising victim numbers and systemic gaps in enforcement and support highlight deep problems in translating political will into real safety for women
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
Macron Meets Farmers as Anger Grows Over Trade Deal, Disease Policy
France’s farming sector is under mounting pressure as unions clash with the government over trade liberalisation and disease control policies. Macron’s emergency talks aim to calm protests blocking roads and disrupting public services nationwide
Cyberattack Disrupts France’s Postal Service Days Before Christmas
A cyberattack struck France’s postal service at the peak of the holiday season, halting online systems, delaying parcels, and blocking banking services, sparking frustration and security concerns nationwide
Macron Approves New French Aircraft Carrier to Strengthen Maritime Power
France has decided to build a new aircraft carrier, Macron said in Abu Dhabi, signalling expanded naval ambition. The programme promises industrial benefits, strategic reach, and continuity after Charles de Gaulle, amid debates over budgets, alliances, and future power projection