Paris Air Show 2025: France selects GlobalEye as AWACS replacement

France is to acquire two GlobalEye aircraft, with the option for a further two. (Saab) France has selected the Saab GlobalEye to replace its ageing Boeing E-3F Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft, the French defence procurement...

France Women vs Belgium Women Prediction and Betting Tips | June 20th 2025 

France Women and Belgium Women will square off in an international friendly on Friday (June 20th). The game will be played at Stade du Hainaut. The hosts will be looking to build on the 2-0 away win they registered over Iceland in the UEFA Women's...

France Plans European ‘Initiative’ to End Iran-Israel Conflict

France is planning along with European partners to suggest a negotiated solution to end the conflict between Iran and Israel, President Emmanuel Macron‘s office said Wednesday. At a national security council meeting, Macron ordered Foreign...

France Selects Saab GlobalEye to Replace E-3F AWACS

After a year of speculation and reports about France having chosen Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft to replace the older E-3F Sentry AWACS, Paris and Stockholm’s defense ministers signed a letter of intent (LOI)...

France Could Go ‘Solo’ With 6th-Gen Fighter, Dassault CEO Says As Rafale, Eurofighter Developers Fight Over FCAS

The sixth-generation combat aircraft program, Future Combat Air System (FCAS), pursued jointly by France, Germany, and Spain, has again run into a storm. The differences between contractors Dassault Aviation, which represents France, and Airbus,...

Paris FC, Nantes reach €7m Simon agreement

According to French news outlet, Foot Mercato, newly-promoted French Ligue 1 side, Paris FC have reached an agreement with FC Nantes for the transfer of Nigerian international Moses Simon. Moses has been a key target for Paris FC this summer as...

Paris FC Agree €7 Million Deal For Moses Simon

According to French outlet Foot Mercato, the deal is worth around €7 million, with Moses Simon expected to join Paris FC in the coming days. The 29-year-old winger has been a top target for the capital-based club as they prepare for their first...

France to launch initiative to resolve Israel-Iran conflict

According to a statement issued by the French presidency, Macron expressed deep concern during a meeting of the Defence and National Security Council at the Élysée Palace over the current escalation, highlighting the increasing Israeli strikes on...

France mulls intercepting UK-bound migrant boats at sea

France: Many Children in Overseas Territory Lack Education

(Paris) – A bill before France’s National Assembly for the reconstruction of the overseas department of Mayotte should include access to education and other core economic and social rights of children, Human Rights Watch said today. Mayotte, in...

PSG's strategic 'Paris' branding is a masterstroke - but do they have star power to break the U.S.?

Paris is known for its iconic landmarks, being the city of love, a rich history of art and culture, an exquisite culinary scene, and being home to luxurious fashion houses. It also exports Paris Saint-Germain to the world. In their quest for...

How Paris' Seine river keeps the Louvre cool in summer

PARIS, France — As Paris braces for a heatwave this weekend, a little-known network of underground pipes will be cooling the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks using water from the River Seine. Since 1991, the river water has been cooling...

Explained: France’s ‘heatwave plan’ and how it may affect residents

France has an annual plan to manage the risks of heatwaves Ed Connor / Shutterstock Every year France puts in place a summer-long system to help manage heatwaves, known as the “plan canicule”. It was first set up following the 2003 European...

Explained: Healthcare help for lower-income households in France

France is well regarded for its healthcare system but unlike the NHS in the UK, you must pay upfront for many day-to-day healthcare costs before being reimbursed. While the social security system covers a set percentage of the cost of medical...

Who got to go to Paris with Paul? Water tanker tenderpreneur joined Deputy President Mashatile’s France-SA business entourage 

In May, a South African delegation led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile travelled to Paris for the South Africa-France Investment Conference. The message was clear: South Africa was open for business and eager to attract foreign investment. But...

PODCAST: Explaining naughty French politicians and the pros and cons of new Paris airport link

The Talking France podcast is back, discussing naughty French politicians and France's impressive rail record, plus the rules on naming a baby and whether foreigners should attempt swearing in French. Host Ben McPartland is joined by The Local's...

PIA resumes Lahore-Paris flight after five years

LAHORE: The PIA has resumed Lahore-Paris flight five years after the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) lifted ban on its operations in Europe. The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and UK authorities had suspended permission for PIA to...

Watch Canada's Audrey Leduc compete at Paris Diamond League

Click on the video player above beginning on Friday at 3 p.m. ET to watch live action from the Diamond League track and field meet in Paris, France. Canada's Audrey Leduc will compete in the women's 200 metres at the Diamond League's latest stop...

Iranian Ambassador to France: Iran Never Violated UN Charter

[Thu, 19 Jun 2025 10:04:02 +0300] Paris - Saba: Iranian Ambassador to France Mohammad Aminnejad affirmed that "Iran has never violated the UN Charter, has never insulted the leaders of this internationally recognized international institution, and...

Heatwave begins in south-west France: what temperatures to expect

Temperatures could reach 38C in the shade in some areas Temperatures of up to 38C are forecast in Toulouse (pictured) on Saturday, June 21 MIKISTOCKER / Shutterstock / VIsactu A short but intense heatwave is beginning today (Thursday, June 19) in...