Storms bring hail, heavy rain and power cuts to France as heatwave continues

Fallen trees leave roads blocked and lightning hits the Eiffel Tower More storms are expected today as temperatures remain high Duangdaw/Shutterstock/Meteovilles/X Storms are set to move eastwards across France today (August 14) after hitting …

Traveling with Paula: Day 2, Palace of Versailles and Liberation of France Museum

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France demanded its citizens to 'see Bayeux Tapestry for free' at the British Museum

France demanded free tickets to the British Museum for its citizens in exchange for the Bayeux Tapestry loan, negotiation insiders have claimed. Minister of State for Media, Tourism and Creative Industries, Sir Chris Bryant, held talks in May with French …

France Admits Violent Role in Cameroon

(MENAFN) French President Emmanuel Macron has admitted France's involvement in "repressive violence" during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, in an official letter to his Cameroonian counterpart, President Paul Biya. However, the …

France's secret nook: stunning clifftops, medieval towns and crowd-free charm

Getting there: Emirates flies from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to Paris via Dubai. Trains connect Paris with Sarlat via Bordeaux, although having a hire car is best if exploring the Dordogne independently. Touring there: Albatross Tours' 19-day La …

France Thanks Morocco After Extradition of Prison Break Fugitives

Rabat — France’s Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin expressed gratitude to Morocco after the North African country extradited two men wanted in connection with a deadly prison van attack that killed two guards. Darmanin commended Moroccan authorities on …

Comment: Keeping the sun out is the norm in the south of France

Columnist Samantha David notes that unlike her sun-searching relatives she has embraced the use of shutters to keep her home cool Sun-starved guests are unfamiliar with the need to keep the heat out of your French house Tatjana Kabanova/Shutterstock My …

France's Largest Nuclear Plant Was Brought to a Halt … by Jellyfish

A nuclear power plant in northern France hit by a jellyfish invasion was getting back online on Wednesday, operator EDF said, with service restored at the first of four closed reactors. The Gravelines facility near Dunkirk on the French coast is the …

France takes responsibility for “repressive violence” of Cameroon’s independence struggle

(MENAFN) President Emmanuel Macron has formally recognized France’s involvement in “repressive violence” that occurred during and after Cameroon’s fight for independence, addressing his remarks in an official letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya. …