- Aug 16
Felix Lebrun, 19, becomes first French player to win a Grand Smash table tennis title in Malmo
The 19-year-old defeated Japan's Tomokazu Harimoto in five sets in Malmo, claiming the sport's highest-tier singles title for the first time for France.
- Aug 15
Patrick Bruel's travel ban lifted six weeks after rape charges, Nanterre prosecutor appeals
French singer Patrick Bruel, charged with rape and sexual assault in four cases, had his travel ban lifted on July 21. The Nanterre prosecutor appealed, calling the decision unjustified and excessive.
- Aug 10
16-year-old fatally stabbed in Montpellier brawl, 17-year-old surrenders to police
A 16-year-old adolescent died after being stabbed during a brawl involving at least seven people in Montpellier on the evening of 9 August 2026. A 17-year-old turned himself in the next morning, identifying himself as the attacker.
- Aug 10
Wildfire in Lozère, southern France, burns 153 hectares and forces evacuation of 20 homes
A wildfire in Lozère, southern France, scorched 153 hectares and forced the evacuation of about 20 homes as 220 firefighters battled the flames amid exceptional drought conditions.
- Aug 9
Wildfires burn 8,000 hectares in Spain and new blaze hits southern France
A fire in Spain's Huelva province has burned roughly 8,000 hectares since Thursday, forcing 474 people from their homes, while a new blaze in southern France adds to an already severe wildfire season across Southern Europe.
- 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.
- Aug 2
Arthur Gea wins first ATP title at Los Cabos, breaks into Top 100 at age 21
The 127th-ranked Frenchman defeated defending champion Denis Shapovalov 6-3, 6-4 in 1 hour 29 minutes on Saturday, securing a debut in the ATP Top 100 at 81st place.
- Aug 1
French holiday gridlock peaks at 1,041 km of jams as black-alert Saturday grips motorways
Cumulative traffic jams across France hit 1,041.2 km at 11:50 on Saturday 1 August, the peak of a day rated black for departures nationwide during the great summer crossover weekend.
- Jul 18
South Africa score seven tries in 43-0 rout of Wales to lead Nations Championship
South Africa ran in seven tries at Kings Park, with debutant Jaco Williams among the scorers, to overtake New Zealand on points difference at the halfway stage of the new global competition.
- Jul 10
France advances to World Cup semis after 2-0 win over Morocco; Paris peaceful, London clashes, teen dies in celebration
France beat Morocco 2-0 in Boston on Thursday to reach the 2026 World Cup semifinals. Celebrations in Paris were largely peaceful with 5,000 police deployed, while four arrests were made after clashes in London and a teenage girl died falling from a truck in northern France.
- Jul 4
Wildfires force 12,000 evacuations in southern France as heatwave grips Europe
A wildfire in the Pyrénées-Orientales has burned 4,900 hectares and forced more than 12,000 people to flee their homes. The Tour de France closed a stage to spectators as EU countries sent firefighting aircraft.
- Jul 3
Los Gallardos wildfire controlled after becoming deadliest in Spain this century with 13 dead and 7,000 hectares burned
The fire in Los Gallardos, Almería, claimed 13 lives including three Belgians and five Britons, left eight hospitalised with four in critical condition, and scorched 7,000 hectares before being brought under control on Monday.
- Jul 2
France swelters under severe heatwave: 67 departments on orange alert, temperatures hit 42°C
Météo-France has placed 67 departments under orange heatwave alert as a 'severe and lasting' episode pushes temperatures to 42°C, with wildfires forcing thousands to evacuate.
- Jul 1
France reports 2,025 excess deaths from record June heatwave as Europe counts the cost of extreme temperatures
Santé publique France announced 2,025 additional deaths during the week of 22–28 June, a 29% jump, as the country endured its hottest June since 1947. The provisional figure, based on incomplete electronic death certificates, is expected to climb.
- 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 26
Teen beaten to death in Narbonne ambush; five arrested, victim had reported earlier violence
Louis, a 17-year-old placed in a youth welfare facility in Narbonne, was beaten by five young people on 19 June and died four days later. The attack, filmed and shared on social media, has sparked deep emotion across France.
- Jun 24
Heatwave eases but Paris death toll hits 109 in 24 hours as drownings surge across France
French authorities reported a dramatic spike in mortality on 26 June, with 109 deaths recorded by emergency services in Paris in a single day, compared to a seasonal average of 7, while 74 drownings have been logged nationwide since the heatwave began on 18 June.
- Jun 21
Two French nationals killed in small plane crash near Al Hoceima, Morocco, after sudden altitude loss
A small plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Al Hoceima, Morocco, on Sunday, killing the two French nationals on board. The aircraft was on a flight from Montpellier, France, to Tit Mellil, Morocco, with a planned stop at Cherif Al Idrissi airport.
- Jun 20
Montpellier smothers Stade Français 25-15, advances to Top 14 final against Toulouse
Montpellier's top-ranked defense held Stade Français to just 15 points, less than half their season average, securing a 25-15 win at the Vélodrome and a place in next week's final against Toulouse.
- Jun 19
Toulouse thrash Racing 92 71-17 in record Top 14 semi-final as Dupont returns in style
Antoine Dupont marked his return from injury with a try and an assist as Toulouse demolished Racing 92 71-17 at Stade Vélodrome to reach the Top 14 final, setting a new record for the largest semi-final margin.
