France

A significant rise There has been a 14% increase of drownings in France as the number has reached 301 since 19 June, compared to the same period last year. The country’s sports and youth minister, Marina Ferrari, told France Inter radio the figure was a “tragic toll” and linked the rise to the prolonged heatwaves […]

1 week ago

She was left critically injured Following an attack that left a 60-year-old woman critically injured, a 49-year-old British man in Nice has been charged with attempted murder. As LBC reported, the alleged attack was said to have taken place just after midnight on Sunday in the French city, and it was thwarted by by one […]

2 weeks ago

Nightmare crossing ends in rescue More than 170 migrants have been rescued after their boat caught fire in the middle of a Channel crossing on Tuesday morning, with the UK government insisting that “all will be returned” to France. The boat was attempting to reach the UK when its engine caught fire, according to the […]

1 month ago

More than 150 people had to be saved The French maritime service has confirmed that 157 people have been rescued in the English Channel after a boat caught fire while crossing. An emergency operation was undertaken this morning (4 August) after reports that a boat caught fire in the stretch of sea. The news came […]

1 month ago

French DJ Kavinsky found dead in his Paris home at age 50 The French DJ Kavinsky, known for his hit song Nightcall, has been found dead at his home in Paris. Vincent Belorgey, known publicly as Kavinsky, rose to fame with his hit song “Nightcall”. Kavinsky’s hit soundtrack, used in the opening credits for the […]

1 month ago

The Zidane era has arrived Zidane has been confirmed as the new head coach of France, with one of the country’s greatest ever players taking charge of the national side. The appointment of Zinedine Zidane was confirmed on Tuesday, 28 July 2026, handing Les Bleus a manager who already ranks among the most decorated figures […]

1 month ago