- 6d ago
Cable car collides with construction crane in Alpe d'Huez, injuring 23 people
A cable car carrying 50 people struck an extended crane boom while leaving an upper station on the Pic Blanc line in the French Alps, leaving three passengers severely injured and prompting a safety investigation.
- Aug 22
Matthieu Pigasse backs LFI economic proposals and predicts 2027 left victory at party summer gathering
Investment banker and media owner Matthieu Pigasse joined Manuel Bompard at the La France Insoumise summer university in Châteauneuf-sur-Isère on Saturday, dismissing debt crisis fears and signaling readiness for a 2027 presidential run.
- Aug 22
French Greens debate 2027 presidential unity at Grenoble summer gathering
Around 1,000 members of Les Écologistes gathered in Grenoble to debate their 2027 presidential strategy, balancing party leader Marine Tondelier's candidacy against calls for left-wing alliance.
- Aug 16
French ministers condemn antisemitic remarks by buvette owner at Les Deux Alpes, investigation opened
A viral video of a buvette owner at Les Deux Alpes ski station in Isère telling a Jewish customer 'you are too numerous' prompted condemnation from two French ministers and a criminal investigation by the Grenoble prosecutor's office on Saturday 15 August.
- 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 20
Barbara Butch vows to play on after Grenoble concert stormed by LFI-linked militants, antisemitism claims fly
The French DJ, 45, says she is 'still in shock' after militants linked to La France Insoumise forced her off stage in Grenoble on Saturday. She will perform at a festival in Yonne this weekend as her lawyer prepares a criminal complaint.
- Jul 10
Nearly 100 arrested in Grenoble anti-drug operation spanning seven neighbourhoods
A multi-agency operation across seven neighbourhoods in Grenoble and Échirolles this week led to nearly 100 arrests, mostly for drug trafficking, authorities said on Thursday.
- Jul 2
Three new complaints filed against French singer Patrick Bruel: two for rape, one for sexual assault of a minor
Three new complaints, including two for rape and one for sexual assault of a minor, have been filed against French singer and actor Patrick Bruel, his accusers’ lawyers said on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
- Jun 27
Toulouse aims for fourth straight Top 14 title against best defence Montpellier at Stade de France
The top two from the regular season, attack leaders Toulouse and defensive standouts Montpellier, meet at the Stade de France on Saturday night with the 2026 Bouclier de Brennus on the line.
- Jun 10
Swiss sociologist and anti-capitalist firebrand Jean Ziegler dies at 92
The sociologist, author, and former UN special rapporteur on the right to food died on Wednesday from complications of Parkinson's disease, his family confirmed.
- Jun 10
French singer Patrick Bruel indicted on rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and harassment charges involving nine women
The 67-year-old French singer was indicted Wednesday evening after 48 hours in police custody. Prosecutors have also requested he be placed in pre-trial detention.
- Jun 10
Ireland fall to France 1-0, shift focus to World Cup play-offs
A 1-0 loss to France in Grenoble ended Ireland's automatic World Cup hopes, but a third-place group finish secures a seeded play-off route to Brazil 2027.
- Jun 10
France women beat Ireland 1-0 with Malard's bicycle kick to secure direct World Cup 2027 qualification
Melvine Malard's stunning bicycle kick gave France a 1-0 victory over Ireland in Grenoble, securing a direct ticket to the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
- May 31
PSG's Champions League Victory Marred by Widespread Violence, One Dead and Hundreds Arrested Across France
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into chaos overnight, with violent clashes across France leaving one person dead, 219 injured, and leading to 780 arrests.
- May 31
Paris in chaos: Over 400 arrested, officers injured as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent across France
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into widespread violence across France, with police arresting 416 people and at least seven officers injured.
- 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 780 after PSG Champions League win sparks riots; one dead, 57 officers injured
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title turned violent across France, with 780 people detained, 57 police officers injured, and one person dead after an accident on a blocked Paris ring road.
- 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.
