A wildfire now under control near Spain’s capital, Madrid, was one of the worst the area has ever seen, taking a hit to small businesses in villages and towns in the region. Evacuees have now been allowed to return to their homes and businesses — some of whom are taking in the destruction left by … Read more
US accused France of “condescending” rhetoric over its human rights stances Published On 27 Jul 202627 Jul 2026 United States diplomats walked out of a United Nations Security Council meeting on Russia’s war against Ukraine as France’s delegation took the floor. The walkout on Monday came two days after an online exchange between US and … Read more
It’s been five days since wildfires began tearing through the forests in the western part of Spain’s Madrid region. Since then, nearly 30,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, many of them now sleeping in sports centers and makeshift shelters. I’m 88 years old, and it’s the first time in my life I’ve experienced … Read more
French firefighters are battling to keep the wildfires burning through the Gironde region from threatening Bordeaux, the country’s sixth largest city. Several nearby towns have been evacuated but the city itself is currently not threatened by the fires, its mayor Thomas Cazenave told BFMTV, though one resident described staying inside with the windows shut to … Read more
France beat Morocco 2-0 in quarterfinals at FIFA World Cup 2026 and will meet Spain or Belgium next. Published On 9 Jul 20269 Jul 2026 Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele were on target as France surged past Morocco 2-0 to book their place in the World Cup semifinals. Mbappe curled in his eighth goal of … Read more
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France BBC Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing 11 people CNN Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France Reuters French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, killing all 11 onboard The Guardian 5 nurses among 11 killed when skydiving plane crashes in France CBS News Source link
France is wrestling with the killing of an 11-year-old girl and the revelation that the man accused had been flagged to police months earlier for alleged child sex abuse—and never questioned, reports the BBC. Tens of thousands marched nationwide Monday after the body of a girl known as Lyhanna was found near Fleurance in … Read more
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win. Published On 4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026 France has brushed aside concerns over their World Cup readiness after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a tournament warm-up match, insisting the setback will … Read more
PARIS (AP) — France on Saturday banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force. “As of today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory. This decision follows his unspeakable actions toward French and European citizens who … Read more
‘They should be ready to hear us roar,’ says military ruler Tiani, who thanked Russian troops for defending airbase. Published On 29 Jan 202629 Jan 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Niger’s military government has accused France, Benin and Ivory Coast of sponsoring an assault on a military base at Niamey’s … Read more