- 3d ago
Bull doubles supercomputer assembly at Angers plant following €80 million expansion
French state-owned manufacturer Bull has opened an expanded production facility in Angers, doubling its assembly capacity to 12 racks per month while addressing European supply chain dependencies.
- Sep 18
Édouard Philippe proposes €2B climate adaptation fund and French water bombers in 2027 pitch
Horizons presidential candidate Édouard Philippe presented his climate adaptation plan in Maine-et-Loire on Thursday, pledging an annual €2 billion fund, rainwater storage infrastructure, and domestic water bomber manufacturing.
- Aug 30
Édouard Philippe proposes centre-right confederation as Gérald Darmanin endorses presidential bid
At a political gathering in Tourcoing on 30 August 2026, former prime minister Édouard Philippe and Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin called for a unified centre-right front, proposing joint constituency candidates for the next legislative elections.
- Aug 9
France: 28 departments on orange heatwave alert as temperatures retreat eastward
Météo-France maintained 28 French departments on orange heatwave vigilance for Sunday 16 August as temperatures retreat westward, while the southeast faces continued heat until mid-next week and severe storms threaten the southwest.
- Jul 18
France records 708 km of traffic jams as summer holiday departures peak on Saturday
Bison Futé recorded a peak of 708 km of cumulative traffic jams at midday on Saturday, with the A7 motorway alone accounting for 170 km, as the country was placed on red alert for departures.
- Jul 4
France sees heavy but manageable traffic as summer holidays begin, with A7 jam shrinking and 8 million travellers on the road
Bison Futé placed much of northern and western France under a red alert for departures on Saturday, the first weekend of the school summer break, as nearly 8 million travellers took to the roads.
- Jun 16
France braces for heatwave with temperatures set to reach 40°C by weekend
Météo-France warns of a new heatwave starting Wednesday, with the mercury expected to hit 40°C locally on Sunday in several regions, making it one of the most precocious on record.
- May 31
Over 400 arrested across France as PSG Champions League celebrations erupt into violence and arson
French police detained 416 people and seven officers were injured after celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory descended into widespread rioting, arson, and looting in Paris and at least 15 other cities.
- May 30
France detains over 400 as PSG Champions League celebrations erupt into riots across 15 cities
French police detained more than 400 people after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win over Arsenal sparked violent clashes in Paris and at least 15 other cities, leaving seven officers injured and vehicles ablaze.
