- 2d ago
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 8
French bac 2026 results published: pass rates between 90% and 97% across eight academies
Results for the 2026 French baccalauréat (general series) were released on Tuesday 7 July, with pass rates before the rattrapage ranging from 90% to 97% across eight academies.
- Jul 6
Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis diagnosis, pushes back against critics
The tech entrepreneur, known for his $2 million-a-year longevity project, disclosed he has autoimmune gastritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining. He attributed the disease to his earlier unhealthy lifestyle and dismissed critics who blame his extreme biohacking regimen.
- 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.
- Jul 4
Thousands march across France demanding comprehensive law against sexual violence after Lyhanna murder
A month after the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, tens of thousands marched in 80 to 110 French cities on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive law to combat sexual violence against women and children.
- Jul 2
France heatwave: Lidl discount air-conditioner sale sparks brawls, injuries and online profiteering
On 2 July, Lidl's nationwide offer of 200,000 fans and portable air-conditioners at as little as €3.99 drew chaotic scenes at stores across France as a punishing heatwave pushed demand to breaking point.
- 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 29
French lawyers and magistrates stage nationwide 'justice morte' protests against Darmanin’s criminal justice reforms
On Monday, magistrates, lawyers and court staff rallied in cities from Paris to Agen to oppose a government criminal justice reform, hours before the bill faces its first reading in the National Assembly.
- Jun 28
Fifth fatal shooting in Nantes: 19-year-old killed near Beaujoire stadium
A 19-year-old man was shot dead on Rue Jules-Grandjouan early Sunday, the fifth firearm homicide in Nantes since the end of April. All four previous killings have been linked to drug trafficking.
- Jun 26
Belgium issues red alert as heatwave pushes temperatures to 40°C
The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) has issued a red warning for Liège and Limbourg provinces on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in the east, while thunderstorms threaten the weekend.
- 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 24
Wife of Lyhanna murder suspect Jérôme Barella files rape and domestic violence complaint, a prosecutor says
The wife of Jérôme Barella, already accused of raping and murdering 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France, has filed a complaint for spousal rape and domestic violence, the Auch prosecutor said on Saturday.
- Jun 23
France reports 40 drownings as extreme June heatwave grips Europe
At least 40 people have drowned in France since last Thursday as a record-breaking heatwave continues to bake much of Europe, pushing temperatures above 40C and triggering red alerts, school closures and widespread transport cancellations.
- Jun 21
France bans alcohol at Fête de la Musique as 41°C heatwave hits 35 departments
French authorities have imposed a public alcohol ban on one of the country’s biggest cultural nights, the Fête de la Musique, as a heatwave pushes temperatures up to 41°C and forces hundreds of schools to close.
- Jun 21
France braces for record heat as 845 schools close and temperatures head for 42 °C
A severe heatwave with red alerts in 35 départements will close 845 schools and disrupt rail services on Monday, with temperatures forecast to reach 42 °C in Bordeaux and potentially break national records.
- Jun 20
Ubisoft co-founder Claude Guillemot dies aged 69 in plane crash on approach to La Baule airport in western France
Claude Guillemot, 69, a co-founder of French video-game giant Ubisoft, was killed Friday evening when his twin-engine Cessna crashed in a field near La Baule airport. The flight instructor also aboard died in the accident.
- Jun 15
France rallies for 'integral law' after murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna
Thousands gathered at courthouses across France for a second Monday of protests, demanding a comprehensive law against sexual and gender-based violence following the killing of Lyhanna, 11.
- Jun 15
Ciivise says only 28% of its child protection measures fully effective, calls to 'step up a gear'
Two and a half years after proposing 82 measures, the Ciivise finds that only 28% are fully operational. On Monday it called for a 'step up in gear' to protect the 160,000 children sexually abused each year.
- Jun 14
Diallo's 90th-minute strike lifts Ivory Coast past Ecuador in World Cup opener
Ivory Coast returned to the World Cup after a 12-year absence with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, as Amad Diallo scored in the 90th minute at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia.
