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Key Registration Deadlines Approaching for France's 2026 Municipal Elections
French Authorities Raid X's Offices in Cybercrime Investigation Targeting Elon Musk's Platform
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Teacher Stabbed by 14-Year-Old Student in Sanary-sur-Mer: Critical Condition and Official Response
A 14-year-old student stabbed a middle school art teacher in Sanary-sur-Mer, leaving her critically injured and prompting ministerial responses.
French Authorities Raid X's Offices in Cybercrime Investigation Targeting Elon Musk's Platform
Teacher Stabbed by 14-Year-Old Student in Sanary-sur-Mer: Critical Condition and Official Response
Frenchman Tom Félix Acquitted of Drug Charges in Malaysia After 21 Months in Detention
2026 Budget Cuts Threaten Driving License Financing and Mobility Support in France
Crans-Montana Fire Death Toll Rises to 41 as Investigation Unfolds
French Voice Actors Take Legal Action Against American AI Firms for Unauthorized Voice Cloning
Eight French voice actors have legally challenged US AI companies for unauthorized cloning and commercial use of their voices, demanding removal of cloned models and damages.
French Voice Actors Take Legal Action Against American AI Firms for Unauthorized Voice Cloning
French Authorities Search X's Offices Amid Cybercrime Investigation, Summon Elon Musk
Ongoing Strike at the Louvre Museum Continues Amid Calls for Better Working Conditions and Financial Losses
Former Students Denounce Historical Abuses in French Lasallian Catholic Schools
Thousands of French Police Protest Nationwide Against Resource Shortages
Coupe de France Eighth Finals: Marseille vs Rennes and Other Key Matches Broadcast Live
The 8th final matches of the 2026 Coupe de France begin with Marseille facing Rennes, broadcast live on beIN SPORTS and France 2, amid a professional-only tournament landscape.
Coupe de France Eighth Finals: Marseille vs Rennes and Other Key Matches Broadcast Live
Coach Galthié Pays Tribute to Uini Atonio Following Forced Retirement Due to Cardiac Issues
NFL to Host Its First Ever Regular Season Game at Stade de France in October 2026
Coupe de France 8th Finals: Broadcasts and Key Matchups Featuring Marseille, Lyon, and Rennes
Radio France Amplifies 'Sport Féminin Toujours' Initiative to Boost Women's Sports Visibility
Marine Le Pen Faces Critical Appeal Trial on Alleged Misuse of EU Parliamentary Funds
Marine Le Pen's appeal trial on misuse of European parliamentary funds resumes with the prosecution seeking penalties that threaten her 2027 presidential bid.
French Connections in the Epstein Case Raise Legal Questions Amid New Revelations
Key Registration Deadlines Approaching for France's 2026 Municipal Elections
Key Deadlines Approaching for Voter Registration and Proxy Voting in 2026 French Municipal Elections
Appeal Trial Intensifies for Marine Le Pen Over Misuse of EU Parliament Funds
Multiple Judicial Investigations Target French Local Politicians Amid 2026 Municipal Campaigns
French Economy Minister Leaves Future of Exceptional Contribution Tax on Large Companies Uncertain for 2027
French Economy Minister Roland Lescure leaves open the possibility of extending the exceptional contribution tax on large companies beyond 2026, emphasizing the need for fiscal balance and budget negotiations.
Major Crisis in French Ready-to-Wear Sector Leads to Massive Store Closures and Brand Bankruptcies
French Economy Minister Leaves Future of Exceptional Contribution Tax on Large Companies Uncertain for 2027
French Children's Apparel Brand Okaïdi Seeks Judicial Recovery Amid Market Pressures
France 2030: A Strategic Investment to Propel France's Industrial and Technological Future
Record High French Business Failures in 2025 Highlight Economic Struggles and Government Challenges
Arcom and Justice System Step Up Against Online Harassment of Entertainment Show Candidates
Cédric Moulié Releases 'De mon âme à la tienne', A Deeply Local and Intimate Musical Journey
M6 Plans Nostalgic Relaunch of DIY Show D&CO in 2026
Christina Aguilera and Stray Kids Deliver Electrifying Performances at Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2026
Nouvelle Vague Dominates 51st César Awards Nominations with Ten Nods
Five Infants Hospitalized in France Amidst Infant Formula Recall; No Direct Link Confirmed
France Tightens Safety Standards on Cereulide in Infant Formula Amid Global Contamination Scandal
Concerns Grow Over Political Control in Santé publique France Restructuring
Nestlé Knew About Cereulide Contamination in Infant Formula Over 10 Days Before Recalls
Foodwatch and Families File Complaint over Toxic Infant Milk Contamination in France
New Sexual Violence Complaints in Paris Nursery School Amid Broader Child Abuse Investigations
New complaints of sexual violence in a Paris nursery school emerge amid a high-profile child abuse investigation in Lille.
New Sexual Violence Complaints in Paris Nursery School Amid Broader Child Abuse Investigations
Paris Nurse Suspended for Eight Months Over Surgical Cap Dress Code Dispute
Sexual Assault Allegations and Institutional Failures Rock Parisian Schools Amid Municipal Campaign
Police Intervention in Paris’ 16th Arrondissement Ends Safely After Suicide Threat
National Rally Candidate Faces Legal Complaint Over Discriminatory Social Housing Proposal in Paris Elections
Calls for Political Reform and Disability Inclusion Intensify Ahead of Marseille's 2026 Municipal Elections
Marseille Bans Kurdish Protest Following Violent Clashes
Sébastien Delogu sparks controversy with allegations of police complicity in Marseille drug trafficking
Seven-Year Prison Sentence for Couple Behind France's Largest Real Estate Fraud
Benoît Payan Officially Launches Re-election Campaign for Marseille Mayor
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2027 french presidential election
CEVIPOF and CESE to Unveil 2026 Political Trust Barometer Findings in February Plenary
Marine Le Pen Faces Critical Appeal Trial on Alleged Misuse of EU Parliamentary Funds
Political Shifts and Rising Tensions Ahead of France's 2027 Elections
Majority of French Support Business Leaders as Potential Presidents, Call for Greater Entrepreneurial Influence
Claude Lion's Nomination as Mediator of Credit for Political Candidates Advances with Parliamentary Hearings
2026 budget
French Economy Minister Leaves Future of Exceptional Contribution Tax on Large Companies Uncertain for 2027
France's 2026 Budget Definitively Adopted Amid Parliamentary Challenges
2026 Budget Cuts Threaten Driving License Financing and Mobility Support in France
Sébastien Lecornu Navigates Parliamentary Turbulence to Secure France's 2026 Budget Adoption
France Faces Economic and Political Turmoil Following Concessions in 2026 Budget Negotiations
Weather warning
Brittany's Finistère, Morbihan, and Ille-et-Vilaine Under Orange Flood Alert Following Heavy Rains
Storm Ingrid Triggers Orange Alerts and Flooding Impacts in Brittany
Severe Flooding Hits Brittany with Multiple Departments on Orange Alert
Severe Rainfall and Storm Alerts Impact Aude and Finistère, France
Storm Goretti Impacts Calvados and Île-de-France with Wind Alerts and Disruptions
Political crisis
Protests Escalate Outside Iran's UN Ambassador Residence Amid Diplomatic Tensions
France Grapples with Political Turmoil and Rising Economic Risks Amid Legislative Challenges
French Government Uses Article 49.3 to Pass 2026 Budget Amid Political Turmoil
Air France, KLM, and Lufthansa Suspend Flights to Middle East Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Air France Temporarily Suspends Dubai Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
Football
Complete TV Schedule for Coupe de France Round of 16 Matches Including OM vs Rennes
France Futsal Team Reaches Euro 2026 Semifinals for the First Time After Thrilling Extra Time Victory Over Ukraine
AS Saint-Etienne Narrowly Defeats Clermont Foot 1-0 to Reclaim Third Place in Ligue 2
PSG and Lille Face Ligue 1 Challenges After Coupe de France Exit Amidst Final Venue Uncertainty
Uncertainty Looms Over 2026 Coupe de France Final Date and Venue Amid French National Team World Cup Preparations
Civil unrest
Protests Escalate Outside Iran's UN Ambassador Residence Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Thousands of French Police Protest Nationwide Against Resource Shortages
Thousands Rally Across France Demanding Increased Police Resources Amid Rising Violence
Police Nationwide Protest Over Resources and Working Conditions Amid Rising Insecurity
France Grapples with Political Turmoil and Rising Economic Risks Amid Legislative Challenges
Television
Complete TV Schedule for Coupe de France Round of 16 Matches Including OM vs Rennes
CANAL+ Launches Affordable RAT+ Streaming Packages for Youth; Sony and TCL Form Home Entertainment Joint Venture
Air France Launches Apple TV Onboard to Boost Long-Haul Entertainment
France Télévisions Launches Innovative Digital Sports Channel for 2026 Winter Olympics and Beyond
Emerging French Entertainment Projects Set to Captivate Audiences in Early 2026
Economic trends and indicators
Economic Challenges at the Forefront of France’s 2026 Municipal Elections
French Economy Shows Resilience with 0.9% Growth in 2025 Amid Uncertainties
France's Economic Growth Lags Behind Europe Amid Declining GDP Per Capita
French Economic Growth Slows to 0.2% in Q4 2025 Amid Domestic and External Challenges
French Economy Surpasses Expectations with 0.9% GDP Growth in 2025
Political leadership
French Political Leaders' Retreat from Traditional Media Fuels Transparency Debate
French Political Friction Mounts Over Ursula von der Leyen's EU Leadership
French National Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet Labels 49.3 Budget Passage a Political Failure, Proposes Reform
Macron's Popularity Declines as Lecornu Survives Political Turmoil Over 2026 Budget
Martinique’s Long-Standing Political Order Faces Unprecedented Challenge Ahead of 2026 Municipales
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