Residents and hunters express strong dismay after a panicked deer was shot in the Alsace hamlet of Eschbourg-Graufthal; authorities say the action was necessary as the animal could not be helped.
A 79-year-old French doctor was held in custody for 24 hours after refusing a death certificate requisition he believed unsure, sparking debate on professional duty and procedural clarity.
Brittany endured an exceptional January 2026 with rainfall totals equal to two months’ worth in just days, breaking numerous records and saturating landscapes across the region.
After returning from Algeria, Ségolène Royal said the dramatic consequences of French colonization have never been fully recognized, calling for acknowledgment as a step toward reconciliation.
Paris judges issued warrants in 2025 for two Franco-Israeli activists over allegations they blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, a rare legal move probing whether such actions amount to “complicity in genocide.”
February in France is expected to be shaped by a steady corridor of Atlantic depressions, bringing frequent rain, wind, and intermittent snowfall, especially in eastern regions and mountains.
Journalist Lionel Maugain and colleagues decry the planned liquidation of 60 Millions de consommateurs in France’s 2026 budget, arguing savings are a pretext that undermines independent consumer reporting.
At Marseille’s port, 3,200 passengers await as a strike by mariners blocks a cruise ship’s entry, highlighting tensions over jobs and maritime labor protections.
A 24-year-old in Toulouse was admitted with a WWI artillery shell in his rectum; bomb disposal teams were mobilized, but no charges were pressed as the shell was demilitarized.
In Le Mans, Setram workers’ strike halted all buses and trams Monday, an unprecedented stoppage triggered by protest against violence toward controllers, affecting daily commutes.
Émile’s family is seeking additional investigations and clearer witness accounts in his unresolved death, urging deeper examination of unexplored sites and data in the ongoing judicial inquiry.
Heavy waves, strong winds, and high tides have caused a significant section of the Biscarrosse beach promenade to collapse, highlighting acute coastal erosion along the Landes coast.
Three police officers were seriously injured after a driver fleeing a stop near Nantes turned back and collided head-on with a police vehicle; investigations are underway.
Car break-ins and thefts are rising sharply in Lyon, turning parked vehicles into frequent targets and reshaping how residents experience safety in everyday city life.
Off February challenges people to quit social media for 28 days, revealing how deeply digital habits shape daily life — and how difficult true disconnection has become.
French police raided X’s Paris offices in an expanded investigation into harmful content and AI usage, summoning executives for questioning as regulators intensify scrutiny.
Strong rain and high tides have placed Gironde and Charente-Maritime under an orange flood alert, prompting authorities and residents to prepare for rising rivers and possible inundations.
Josh D’Amaro, a Medfield, Massachusetts native and Disney veteran, will take over as CEO of The Walt Disney Company on March 18, 2026, succeeding Bob Iger.
Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos defended the company’s proposed Warner Bros. acquisition at a Senate antitrust hearing, arguing it will benefit consumers with more content at lower cost.
Disney appoints theme park chief Josh D’Amaro as CEO, signaling a future built on immersive experiences and global expansions, with theme parks at the heart of its strategy.
PepsiCo will lower suggested prices on Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos and other snacks by up to 15% in the U.S., responding to consumer concerns about affordability and shifting demand.
Google has reorganized its Gemini AI tools to highlight experimental features, offering users clearer access to early-stage capabilities while keeping established functions in view.
A restored angel fresco in Rome’s San Lorenzo in Lucina drew attention for bearing resemblance to Italy’s PM, prompting investigations by cultural and church authorities.
Jolanda (58), with decades of shipping experience, was called about a sea container emitting an “unbelievable smell,” a discovery that broke the familiar rhythm of cargo handling.