France in English: News Today

French Embassy Slams Rajoy's Racist World Cup Remarks. The French Embassy in Spain rejects Mariano Rajoy's racist claims denying the French identity of their national football team ahead of the 2026 World Cup semi-finals against Spain.

2027 French Election Sees Extremes Rise and Left Unite. Marine Le Pen leads a polarized race as Jean-Luc Mélenchon and Raphaël Glucksmann forge strategic left coalitions to challenge the growing political extremes in the presidential contest.

Red Heat Alerts Hit Sarthe and Allier Amid July Heatwave. Temperatures soaring to 40°C trigger red heatwave alerts with authorities activating protective measures to shield vulnerable residents in Sarthe and Allier departments.

France's National Team Gears Up with Fierce World Cup Mindset. Heading into the World Cup semifinals, the French squad embraces the battle cry "On arrive méchants" and shows growing confidence and unity fueled by raw talent.

July Heatwave Disrupts French Economy and Daily Life. France faces widespread cancellations and energy strains as the heatwave intensifies, with agriculture hit hard and multi-sector disruptions mounting across the country.