Le Pen Taps Bardella for 2027 Presidential Bid Amid Legal Setback
She and several senior party figures were found guilty of creating fake parliamentary assistant jobs to funnel EU funds to party operatives in France. The ruling carried a five-year ban from holding public office, effectively jeopardising her plans for a 2027 run
France Orders Recall of 2.5 Million Cars Over Deadly Takata Airbags
The tragedy prompted France’s transport ministry to extend a sweeping “do not drive” directive on vehicles containing Takata airbags, especially in regions with hot and humid climates such as Corsica and France’s overseas territories
British Man Charged Over ‘Mock Wedding’ of Ukrainian Child at Disneyland Paris
Meaux prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier stated that the child was neither physically nor sexually harmed nor coerced into the staged wedding. Nevertheless, the incident has provoked widespread outrage and alarm across France and the United Kingdom
Lyon Relegated Over Finances: Palace’s Europa League Hopes Hang in the Balance
Despite efforts to shore up their finances and a last-ditch meeting with DNCG officials, Lyon failed to convince the regulatory authority that their economic situation was sufficiently stable to retain their place in the top flight
PSG Defeat Seattle Sounders 2-0 to Book Club World Cup Last-16 Spot
A crowd of 50,628 watched as the reigning UEFA Champions League holders delivered a professional if unspectacular performance, with goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi securing their advancement as group winners on goal difference
Emily Returns to Paris — and Rome: Darren Star Teases ‘Terrific’ Season 5, New Projects
Season 5 of *Emily in Paris*, starring Lily Collins, is currently filming for a 2025 release. Netflix revealed production began in May, starting with four weeks in Rome before returning to its iconic Parisian setting for the remainder
Syringe Attacks and Chaos Mar France’s Annual Music Festival
Interior Ministry figures show that Paris alone recorded 13 needle-pricking incidents. Authorities are still working to determine whether any of the attacks involved date-rape drugs like GHB or Rohypnol, often used to incapacitate victims
Bride Killed in Wedding Night Shooting Near Avignon; Drug Feud Suspected
The attack occurred around 4:30 a.m. local time, shortly after the newlyweds exited the village hall where the reception was held, according to the Avignon prosecutor’s office. As the couple was leaving the celebration, they were ambushed by unidentified gunmen who opened fire without warning
France Launches Rafale Marine Programme with India to Strengthen Naval Defence Ties
The French delegation was led by Lt Gen Gaël Diaz De Tuesta, Director General of Armament (DGA), while the Indian side was represented by Dinesh Kumar, Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Maritime Systems) in the Indian Ministry of Defence