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Stepmother convicted in France for slapping boy, 5

It has been illegal to smack children since 2019

France economy minister says ‘a little more time’ needed for fuel prices to drop to €1.70

Fuel prices ease in France as tensions cool, with more declines expected gradually

Worst traffic days in France revealed for summer 2026

Bison Futé predicts ‘extremely difficult conditions’ during peak holiday periods

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Long-term illnesses in France: what has changed?

France introduces new role for nurses in long-term illness care

Intense heat and storm alerts in France

61 French departments under an orange alert for Saturday, Monday could be hottest ever day in France

Carrefour trials tech in France that sends customers offers as they shop

The pilot technology uses in-store positioning and customer data to trigger real-time offers as shopper move through aisles

Mortgage income law change proposed in France

Repayments cannot usually exceed 35% of income at present

A view of a fibre optic cable concept to show new internet technology

Customers stranded as Free ends thousands of copper wire internet contracts in France

Subscribers scramble to find replacement as telecoms giant gives them month’s notice

France football star delivers pizzas to his village for each World Cup game

Defender Maxence Lacroix arranged for pizzas for the Dordogne villagers during France’s opening match against Senegal

Heatwave drives water alerts across 51 French departments

Map illustrates departments affected by water warnings and restrictions across France

Ryanair flight leaves Greece without passengers due to airport ‘mega queue’ and EES issues

At least 20 travellers left stranded after missing their gate in latest travel chaos incident

Father dies trying to save daughter caught in river current in southern France

Mother and daughter were rescued whilst clinging on to branches along the Hérault river

Nice–New York flight to run year-round as US travel to French Riviera grows

High-profile transatlantic service reflects rising numbers of Americans visiting the south of France city

New rules to limit length of sick leave in France

Sick leave is costing the country €18 billion a year

France heatwave map: where temperatures could reach 40C this weekend

Heat will build through the week, peaking on Sunday with widespread 33–38C and local highs of 40C

Is the Paris airport workers strike on June 18 going ahead?

Uncertainty remains, passengers advised to check for updates

Paris metro to introduce contactless payments

The move aims to make buying tickets faster and easier during peak travel seasons

100,000 discounted SNCF train tickets for August go on sale

Flash sale offers discounted fares for TGV INOUI and OUIGO services

List: who is officially running in the 2027 French presidential election?

Socialist mayor is latest to announce candidature bringing number to 18

More drivers face instant licence loss in France for phone use

500 licences already revoked as another western-France department starts measure

Narbonne becomes latest French city to fine people walking shirtless in street

Southern tourist spot says being barefoot is also not appropriate away from beaches

A view of a man doing expenses in the background with a piggy bank in the foreground

Pressure grows on businesses in France to sign up for e-billing

New system set to come into force from September 2026

French police warn of ‘overpaid tax’ email scam

Email claims recipients are owed money by French tax authorities

Paintball guns used in fight against processionary caterpillars in Brittany

An innovative pheromone-based method can disrupt the insects’ reproductive cycle

Updated: your experiences of Brexit card renewal by prefecture

Périgueux and Limoges offer ‘faultless service’

Millions set to celebrate Fête de la Musique 2026 across France this Sunday

Free concerts, street performances and extended transport are planned for the annual music festival

Anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro reimbursed in France from Monday

Eligible patients will now receive partial coverage under strict medical criteria

Hot spell returns to France with highs of 35C forecast in the south

Temperatures are forecast to reach between six and eight degrees above seasonal norms in some areas

Flights: EU moves to end family seating and typo correction fees

New agreement could change how airlines charge and so-called ‘hidden’ fees

More than a third of people in France volunteer their time

Associations and community groups remain influential despite decline, latest figures show

BlaBlaCar’s intercity coach service to shut in France

The last service will run in January 2027

Multiple wildfires break out across France as early summer heat returns

Corsica, western and south-eastern regions are affected

High-speed rival to open Paris-Bordeaux route

Operator Velvet to start route in 2028

Couple face France residency issue over marriage documents

Pair must find ‘transcription’ of South African documents

Air France among Europe’s least reliable airlines in new ranking

French carrier’s record on flight delays and cancellations ranked lower than some budget airlines

A view of the Pavillon Bleu blue flag flying

Map: France's 485 Blue Flag beaches, marinas and other sites

Designation is sign of excellence for safety, tourism, and ecological credentials

Human error behind most French forest fires where causes known

Only 12% were caused by natural factors, with the rest due to humans

Red algae washes up on Brittany beaches

Red algae can present a health risk when large quantities begin to decompose

Renowned artist and francophile David Hockney dies aged 88

The famous painter lived some of his final years in Normandy

A cargo ship travelling across the sea with a wake trail and a small map inset in the top-right.

New Ireland-France ferry service begins, runs six times per week

Operator expects strong freight and passenger traffic, as Boulogne-sur-Mer sees first international ferry service in 15 years

Dates of the 2026 summer sales in France - and rules to know

The best discounts tend to come towards the end of the four-week promotional period

French government wants to send texts to patients after all healthcare reimbursements

‘People must know where their taxes are going’

Crowd walking and sitting at café terraces on a historic street in Bordeaux, France

French weekend weather June 13 - 14: 35C in south-west, cooler elsewhere

‘Heat dome’ forecast to continue into next week

UK state pension halted in France over life certificate

Lot resident had to chase £10,000 after life certificate confusion

Thousands sign petition against foreign student fees in French universities

Union decries measure forcing non-EU students to pay 16 times higher tuition fees

Which regions pay the most for home insurance in France?

One region is bucking the trend for higher premiums linked to climate-related claims

Motorist caught speeding at 136 km/h on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

Man taken into custody after driving at high speeds in 50 km/h zone

France finds new way to crackdown on illegal sports streaming

Regulator can turn viewers’ screens black during games, blocking them from content

Demonstrators with signs stand outside a large historic building flying the French flag.

Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

Digitisation, delays, and lack of staff all highlighted as stumbling blocks

French supermarkets: which are budget, mid-range, or premium?

Unlike UK and US supermarkets, French retailers do not fit neatly into simple categories

Wildfire risk alerts raised across southern France

Météo-France warns that rising temperatures and dry vegetation are creating favourable conditions for fires

Seven sentenced over €1m energy grant fraud in France

Homeowners were unaware their personal information had been used to secure public renovation funds under the MaPrimeRénov’ scheme

Retirement age in France should be pushed back to 67 and six months, report advises

Reports says pensions deficit will be higher than anticipated due to low birth rate

Car leasing in France: fee disputes flagged by consumer watchdog

Popular contracts are not subject to typical protections

€1 train trips announced in Occitanie for two weekends this month

Offer available on liO services to mark different anniversary events

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

Météo-France places four departments under orange alert and nine under yellow

‘Test Cédric’: Millions of Crédit Agricole customers affected by error

The banking error sparked widespread discussion online, with many users speculating about the identity of “Cédric”

French dermatologists launch sun awareness campaign to prevent skin cancer

Melanoma remains the most serious form of skin cancer in France with nearly 2,000 deaths annually

France braces for new heatwave this weekend: highs of 35C in south-west

Conditions will last until middle of next week with western coast seeing temperatures 10C above average for season

French rail strike: one in three TGVs cancelled, regional services face 'extreme disruption'

Brittany and Lyon among areas with most disruption, with many TGV and regional routes cancelled

30,000 EV chargers on major French roads by 2035

Ministries must coordinate to implement plan

Cost of living in France: how it compares with the UK and the US

A breakdown of the cost of utilities, property and everyday expenses in France compared to other countries

Why tsunami evacuation signs have been put up in Nice

Hundreds of signs have appeared along the Promenade des Anglais

Nearly two million households classified as millionaires in France

New report found that 6.5% of households have assets over €1 million

Which French airport ranks the worst for delays?

A new study offers data on the best and worst airports for punctuality

Volunteering in France: who can take part and how to do it

For most missions, no prior experience is required

Confirmed: English-law wills exempt from France’s forced heirship rule

France gives news in a letter to EU - an English version is available

Organised taxi fraud targeted tourists in Paris

Unlicenced drivers overcharged using portable card readers. We look at how to avoid a taxi scam

Over-65s to benefit from free public transport in Nice

Around 100,000 residents will be eligible under the new scheme

Investigation rules out deliberate poisoning in deaths of three dogs near lake in south-east France

Environmental analysis finds cyanobacteria in lake water

Fears grow for British woman, 28, who went missing in Paris

Lucy Stemp disappeared after attending a music festival and has been described as ‘very vulnerable’ by her family

Major train disruption expected on June 10 due to French rail strike

Many TGV and cross-country routes affected with regional services also seeing mass cancellations

Warning over online returns policies in France

Consumers advised to check reviews before ordering

10 years on: Barnier talks Trump, Johnson, the Queen and what to learn from Brexit

Former negotiator says "we must not revert to 'every man for himself' like the British"

Over 1,000 events in France for European archaeology festival 2026

The 17th edition of Journées européennes de l’archéologie will be held this weekend (June 12 - 14)

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Stepmother convicted in France for slapping boy, 5

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Anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro reimbursed in France from Monday

Hot spell returns to France with highs of 35C forecast in the south

Flights: EU moves to end family seating and typo correction fees

More than a third of people in France volunteer their time

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Multiple wildfires break out across France as early summer heat returns

High-speed rival to open Paris-Bordeaux route

Couple face France residency issue over marriage documents

Air France among Europe’s least reliable airlines in new ranking

Map: France's 485 Blue Flag beaches, marinas and other sites

Human error behind most French forest fires where causes known

Red algae washes up on Brittany beaches

Renowned artist and francophile David Hockney dies aged 88

New Ireland-France ferry service begins, runs six times per week

Dates of the 2026 summer sales in France - and rules to know

French government wants to send texts to patients after all healthcare reimbursements

French weekend weather June 13 - 14: 35C in south-west, cooler elsewhere

UK state pension halted in France over life certificate

Thousands sign petition against foreign student fees in French universities

Which regions pay the most for home insurance in France?

Motorist caught speeding at 136 km/h on Nice’s Promenade des Anglais

France finds new way to crackdown on illegal sports streaming

Protests held outside French prefectures over residency card issues

French supermarkets: which are budget, mid-range, or premium?

Wildfire risk alerts raised across southern France

Seven sentenced over €1m energy grant fraud in France

Retirement age in France should be pushed back to 67 and six months, report advises

Car leasing in France: fee disputes flagged by consumer watchdog

€1 train trips announced in Occitanie for two weekends this month

Fire risk alerts issued across south-west France

‘Test Cédric’: Millions of Crédit Agricole customers affected by error

French dermatologists launch sun awareness campaign to prevent skin cancer

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