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France launches criminal investigation into Musk’s X over algorithm manipulation
A complaint that sparked the initial January inquiry accused X of spreading “an enormous amount of hateful, racist, anti-LGBT+ and homophobic political content, which aims to skew the democratic debate in France.” POLITICO has reached out to X for...

France’s third Suffren-class SSN – Tourville – enters service
The French Navy’s (Marine Nationale) third Suffren-class nuclear-powered attack submarine (SSN) Tourville (S637) entered “active duty” (admission au service actif in French) on July 4th, 2025. Sebastien Lecornu, French Minister of Armed Forces...

France: €75,000 sanction issued for data compliance failures in online gaming
Regulatory decision exposes importance of real-time data integrity. By Gambling Insider Key points: - A licensed online gaming operator has been fined €75,000 by the ANJ Sanctions Committee for failing to meet legal data archiving and availability...

France’s Lumiere Festival to Honor Michael Mann
Veteran Hollywood director Michael Mann will be honored with the Lumière Award at the 2025 Lumière Festival, a French event focused on classic cinema. Lumière Institute and festival director Thierry Frémaux called Mann — director of such features...

France demonstrates MICA IR missile against very-high-altitude targets
A MICA IR missile departs its launch aircraft during tests geared at Franceʼs ‘very-high-altitudeʼ strategy. (MBDA) France has demonstrated the utility of its MBDA MICA passive infrared (IR) air-to-air missile against very-high-altitude targets...

Paris rejoices as Moulin Rouge windmill sails turn again year after collapse
The sails of the red-painted windmill on top of the Moulin Rouge, the most celebrated cabaret in Paris, have begun turning again, restoring the home of French can-can to its full glory more than a year after they tumbled inelegantly to the ground....

France warns of ‘extremely worrying’ Russian activity underwater and in space
During the first press conference held by the French chief of the defense staff since 2021, Burkhard aimed to outline the threats currently facing France ahead of a speech Sunday on defense by President Emmanuel Macron, which is expected to...

France, Britain unveil nuclear weapons pact
France and Britain have agreed to reinforce cooperation over their respective nuclear arsenals as the two European powerhouses seek to respond to growing threats to the continent and uncertainty over their US ally. Thursday's announcement came...

France’s water crisis hits daily life.
France’s shrinking reservoirs lay bare the scale of the water crisis, as drought conditions stretch into summer 2025. Credit: NADAS Photography from Pexels via Canva.com In the summer of 2025, France is not only hot, it’s thirsty. From the Loire...

France’s Champs-Elysees Film Festival, Sophie Dulac’s Event Dedicated to French and American Movies in Paris, Shutters After 14 Editions
The Champs-Elysees Film Festival, created by distributor-exhibitor Sophie Dulac in 2012 to build a bridge between French and American film industries and cultures , is shuttering after 14 editions. Dulac’s decision to end the festival comes on the...

France, UK sign ‘truly historic’ nuclear pact to fend off threat to Europe
French President Emmanuel Macron and Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer met at a NATO military base in Northwood, UK, where they agreed to a historic deal to coordinate their countries’ nuclear deterrence systems in light of growing threats and...

France: Ligue 1 returns to DAZN
DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has announced a new partnership with the French Professional Football League (LFP) for the distribution of Ligue 1+, the new channel from the LFP that will broadcast Ligue 1 McDonald’s. Thanks to this...

France's inflation rate rises to 1% in June
Services PMI in France increased to 49.60 points in June from 48.90 points in May of 2025. Services PMI in France increased to 49.60 points in June from 48.90 points in May of 2025. Manufacturing PMI in France decreased to 48.10 points in June...

France’s death rate at ‘historically low’ level
France – along with most of Europe – is going through a historically low level of mortality, according to the latest official data. Newly published figures reveal that 637,082 residents of France died in 2023, down 36,000 on the previous year, and...

Colin Keane chasing Group One glory in France aboard New Ground
Perhaps the only sure thing about a bumper weekend racing schedule is that Ireland’s champion jockey Colin Keane knows that only four strikes of the whip are permitted in France. Keane travels to Longchamp for Sunday evening’s Group One Cygames...

France migrant return scheme numbers ‘not fixed’, says Home Secretary
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Sports News | Solid Start for Aditi Ashok in France, Lies T-7 After First Round
Evian-les-Bains (France), Jul 11 (PTI) Indian golfer Aditi Ashok got off to one of her finest starts in a Major, carding a 4-under 67 in the opening round of the Amundi Evian Championship. Playing her 35th Major — the most by any Indian golfer,...

France and Việt Nam: Healing the Past, Building the Future
The visit of French President Emmanuel Macron to Việt Nam on May 26, 2025, marked a pivotal moment in strengthening bilateral relations between both countries. This relationship carries a complex colonial legacy and is now evolving into strategic...

Lionesses determined not to repeat France mistake as stars prepare for another must-win
England star Georgia Stanway is determined for the Lionesses to make another fast start against Wales on Sunday as they aim to stay in the Euros. Victory over Wales in St Gallen will guarantee their passage to the quarter-finals, with Germany or...

Sacré bleu! We have a migration deal with France
On today’s podcast: sacré bleu – we have a one-in, one-out migration deal with France. In a press conference yesterday, Keir Starmer and President Macron announced a deal they hope will curb Channel crossings. But, as ever, the devil is in the...