Poll Predicts Bardella as Dominant Contender in 2027 French Election
Jordan Bardella emerges as the strongest potential candidate for France’s 2027 presidential election, according to an Odoxa poll, outperforming competitors across all scenarios and signaling a seismic shift in French political dynamics
Hans Zimmer Paris Concert Draws 32,000 Fans as Film Scores Take Center Stage
Hans Zimmer brought cinematic soundscapes to life before 32,000 spectators in Paris, marking a new milestone for film music’s popularity and confirming additional concerts in Paris and Lyon for March 2026
French Regulator Cracks Down on Illegal Online Sales of Fake Anti-Obesity Drugs
The French Medicines Agency has stepped up efforts to curb illegal online sales of counterfeit GLP-1 drugs, ordering product removals, alerting authorities, and issuing strong sanctions against foreign companies behind fraudulent marketing practices
Paris Bakers Prepare for Fierce Showdown in Season 13 of M6 Hit
The celebrated M6 show “La meilleure boulangerie de France” returns to Paris, spotlighting ten bakeries competing through rigorous challenges, new mystery ingredients, and jury evaluations as they aim to claim the title of France’s best bakery
Paris Wax Museum Unveils Princess Diana ‘Revenge Dress’ Figure Amid Renewed Reflections
The Grevin Museum in Paris has introduced a new wax figure of Princess Diana in her famed 1994 “revenge dress,” paying tribute to her enduring global influence and the city where her life ended tragically
Major Power Outage Hits Paris and Suburbs, Disrupting Morning Services
Around 55,000 homes were left without power after a technical issue at an RTE substation triggered a short but disruptive blackout across Paris and Hauts-de-Seine, impacting traffic systems, train services, and early-morning routines
French Authorities Probe X’s Grok Chatbot Over Holocaust-Denial Claims
French prosecutors are examining Holocaust-denying comments generated by Grok, the AI chatbot on X, as part of a broader investigation into platform governance and potential foreign interference, drawing strong criticism from rights groups and digital safety advocates
Nice’s 2030 Olympic Ice Rink Plans Spark Cost and Political Debate
Controversy is intensifying in France over Nice’s €218 million Olympic ice rink plan, as lawmakers question soaring budgets, transparency, and the long-term value of new infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Winter Games
France’s Pledge of 100 Rafale Jets Marks Major Boost for Ukraine
Ukraine will receive up to 100 Rafale F4 jets and advanced air defence equipment from France under a 10-year agreement, strengthening Kyiv’s ability to counter escalating Russian missile and drone attacks on critical infrastructure and civilian areas