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fromThe Local France
13 hours ago

Deaths and injuries linked to hunting on the rise in France again

The number of people killed and injured in hunting accidents in France is on the rise, new figures show, despite new safety measures around guns and alcohol.
France news
#germany
fromESPN.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

France out for revenge vs. bete noire Germany in bid to break quarterfinal curse

fromESPN.com
1 day ago
Soccer (FIFA)

France out for revenge vs. bete noire Germany in bid to break quarterfinal curse

fromMail Online
16 hours ago

France names space rocket Orbital BAGUETTE One

France has officially entered the space race with a rocket named Orbital Baguette One. The name is not just a nod to one of France's most iconic exports, but also a wink to Star Wars, with the OB-1 abbreviation paying a playful tribute to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.
France news
#wildfire
fromThe Local France
6 months ago

What you can do if your French 'carte vitale' stops working

Reports have emerged from foreign residents in France facing issues with their carte vitale health insurance cards, either malfunctioning or not functioning at all. There are instances of several couples, who are long-term British expatriates and retirees, whose cards have been refused in the past weeks, primarily in the Pyrénées-Orientales region. Despite reaching out for assistance to local French authorities, the response indicated it was a national issue due to a technical error rather than a localized occurrence.
France news
fromBitcoin Magazine
1 day ago

France Submits Bill To Test Bitcoin Mining With Excess Power

Electricity producers are often compelled to sell overproduced energy at a loss due to a lack of storage, which constitutes an 'unacceptable economic and energy loss.'
Cryptocurrency
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Former colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal

The end of the departure process sees France with no permanent military presence in West or Central Africa, marking a significant decrease in French influence.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Which French phone operator offers the best mobile coverage?

The Mon Réseau Mobile map, operated by Autorité de Régulation des Communications Électroniques et des Postes (Arcep), allows users to compare services in a particular area offered by Bouygues, Free, Orange, and SFR.
Mobile UX
fromwww.thelocal.fr
1 day ago

Another British student in France hits admin roadblock

A British student has faced issues accessing university accommodation in France due to hurdles related to the Visale rent guarantor scheme subsequent to Brexit.
UK news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers in Nice

The normal procedure if you are pulled over for speeding in France is to be given a ticket and allowed to continue on your way, unless your driving is judged to be dangerous or you are committing other driving offences such as driving without insurance.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

MAP: Where are France's tollbooth-free motorways?

On these sections, vehicles are scanned and an automatic photo taken, allowing people to keep driving without stopping, similar to the system in place at the Dartford Crossing in the UK.
Travel
#drought
fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 years ago

Sand, smoking and sex: The rules of French beaches

France has over 5,500 kilometres of coastline, attracting many visitors who prioritize beach time, with one in five American visitors in 2022 indicating plans to relax at the seaside.
France news
#international-relations
#indonesia
#rugby
fromwww.thelocal.fr
3 days ago
France politics

France's PM aims to lower deficit to 4.6% of GDP by next year

Francois Bayrou proposed a budget to cut public spending while increasing defense expenses, including halting two public holidays.
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Porn sites must check age of French users, says top court

More than half of all boys in France access porn sites on average every month from age 12, according to the French audiovisual watchdog Arcom.
Privacy professionals
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

French prime minister 'set to cancel two public holidays' in austerity budget

French Prime Minister François Bayrou will propose cutting two public holidays to combat the country's deficit in his upcoming austerity budget.
France politics
#uk
#climate-change
fromwww.dw.com
3 days ago

Can French 'war culture' lead Europe's rearmament push? DW 07/15/2025

French President Emmanuel Macron argued for Europe to pursue "strategic autonomy" in defense to act alongside NATO, emphasizing the need for self-sufficiency amid changing global security dynamics.
France news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

How access to the BBC is changing for people living in France

The BBC Sounds app will become a UK-only service. Listeners outside the UK will access content through the new BBC app or the BBC.com website, requiring free registration.
UK news
fromThe Local France
3 days ago

Ranked: The French airport with the fewest delays and cancellations

The Air Help ranking is based mostly on punctuality, which covers flight delays and cancellations, with the remaining 40 percent of the score made up of overall customer satisfaction and services offered.
France news
#travel
#football
#prison-escape
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Now or never' to save 26m replica of historic French ship, campaigners say

Campaigners have raised 5m to replace part of the rotted structure of the replica of L'Hermione but need another 5m to make the vessel seaworthy.
History
#new-caledonia
#england
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Feminist icon Gisele Pelicot awarded France's top civic honour: Report

Gisele Pelicot, who has been internationally hailed after testifying against her husband and dozens of other men who raped her, has been awarded France's top civic honour.
Social justice
#bastille-day
fromThe Local France
5 days ago
France news

On the Agenda: what's happening in France this week

Fête Nationale on July 14 in France commemorates the storming of the Bastille and features fireworks, parades, and firefighters' parties.
fromThe Local France
1 week ago
France news

What's open and what's closed in France on July 14th?

Bastille Day on July 14th features parades, fireworks, and varying public transport and business operations across France.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

France is investigating X over foreign interference, while a MP also criticizes Grok | TechCrunch

The investigation is looking at X as a legal entity as well as unnamed individuals, focusing on offenses like alteration of operation and fraudulent extraction of data.
US politics
#real-estate
fromThe Local France
5 years ago

How much should you tip your server in France?

Tipping in France is not mandatory and considered optional, reflecting the service already included in the bill since 2008 with a 15 percent service charge.
France news
fromThe Good Life France
1 week ago

Sacred Architecture of France - The Good Life France

France's sacred architecture showcases monumental cathedrals and chapels reflecting centuries of history and artistic skill.
France news
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

French fighter jets practiced shooting down high-altitude balloons as the battle for near space heats up

"French fighter pilots shot down high-altitude balloons during a test amid renewed concerns over spy balloons and as France warns that the battle for near space is on."
France news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Britain expects EU to approve migrants return deal with France, says Yvette Cooper

Britain expects the EU to approve its migration returns deal with France. Some people who cross the Channel in small boats will be returned to France.
Europe politics
#demographics
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

France Announced A Social Media Ban For Kids Under 15 - Here's What People Think About That

"That is an objectively nice, good idea, and I support it. Good luck enforcing it, though. How on earth are they going to do that?" - u/SlapDatBassBro
Digital life
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

National red road alerts on France's long summer bank holiday weekend

Bison Futé has issued a nationwide red travel alert, indicating very difficult travel conditions and heavy traffic on routes heading towards popular holiday destinations on Friday, rising to black - 'extremely difficult' driving - in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region on Saturday.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

'The risk is real' - Rising numbers of cases of chikungunya fever in France

So far this year, mainland France has recorded 25 'cas autochtones' - or locally-transmitted cases of the disease, found in people who have not travelled to an area where the infection is common, out of 761 total cases.
France news
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

The most popular baby names for girls and boys in France

Louise and Gabriel were the most popular girls' and boys' names in France for 2024, respectively.
France news
#euro-2025
#immigration
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Police raid headquarters of French far-right National Rally party

The raid on France's far-right National Rally headquarters involved around 20 police officers from the financial brigade, aiming to establish illegal campaign financing practices.
Europe politics
fromIrish Independent
1 week ago

Unusual bee attack in Aurillac, France sees 24 people injured and town go into temporary lockdown

An unusual attack by bees in the French town of Aurillac has left 24 people injured, including three who were in critical condition but have since improved.
France news
fromPrx
1 week ago

The World

Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, a historically significant site, was burned to the ground by gangs over the weekend, marking a devastating loss for the community.
World news
#wildfires
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

'England need to bottle disappointment and use it as fuel against Dutch'

Every player handles that emotion differently. But it's about handling that disappointment. You can't dwell on that result for too long.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French phrase of the day: Salle de shoot

In such a location, drug users can inject or consume narcotics under medical supervision, using sterile equipment and with access to social and health services.
Health
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

Gendarmes and activists clash in French motorway protest

Several hundred demonstrators clashed with gendarmes as some threw stones and others engaged in violent acts such as setting fires and blocking roads.
France news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

State-sponsored Islamophobia in France encourages violence

On June 27, El Hidaya Mosque in Roussillon in Southern France was attacked and vandalized, with windows smashed, furniture overturned, and walls plastered with racist flyers.
Social justice
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