French ‘flying man’ Franky Zapata crashes during Channel-crossing attempt on air scooter He was trying to make a return journey between France and England using his latest invention
Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather The Air France flight ended up landing at Marseille airport
Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits The electricity distribution operator has published advice for identifying genuine technicians
news French weekend weather forecast July 25-27: sunshine returns for most areas A high pressure system moves closer to the country ending the spell of unsettled weather
How France’s 2026 draft budget could affect you – in detail From frozen pensions to new charges for doctor visits, we break down what has been proposed
Hopes rise for solution to France’s 2021 inheritance law Controversial legislation is forcing many Britons and Americans to sell
DNA samples taken in Dordogne murder case of Briton Karen Carter Police hope to eliminate suspects in case of retired teacher found stabbed outside her home
Elaborate ‘fake payment’ SMS scam in France - how to protect yourself Some victims say scammers arrive at their home
Video: flash floods hit communes near Paris – alerts continue Streets and cars submerged and residents evacuated
Tourists face fines on France’s A13 motorway due to removal of toll booths Many are confused by the new free-flow system
What is mystery movement calling for total shutdown of France from September? It is calling for boycotts and acts of civil disobedience across the country
France resident hit with €1,195 bill for charging car in Spain The British motorist charged his EV at a Shell Recharge station
EES border controls to launch soon: we answer your questions We look at queries about e-gate usage visitors, spouses of French citizens and foreign residents and visa holders
Invasive Japanese beetles detected in eastern France Residents are being asked to report beetles Ryanair may boost staff bonuses for catching oversized luggage, including for French flights Photos: where to go star-gazing in south-west France EES digital border checks: start date officially confirmed
French MPs respond to outcry over re-legalisation of pesticide linked to bee deaths Law aims to re-authorise pesticide that is only banned in France, but more than 1.5 million sign petition against it Tick season lasting longer in France: where are they most common and how to prevent them? British woman dies after rafting accident in Alps French weekly weather forecast July 21–25: summer pauses with rain, storms, and cooler temperatures Woman found dead on rocks in Normandy is Brazilian not British as reported, say police Storm warnings raised in 21 French departments
EU looks to increase Etias travel authorisation fee from €7 to €20 Second-home owners and other visitors from the UK and US will need this from autumn 2026
What dangerous snakes are in France and what to do if you spot one Anyone killing a snake risks a fine and potentially a prison sentence
Ryanair says flights over France must be protected from air traffic controller strikes Strikes at start of the month cost airlines over €100 million as budget airline claims workers ‘wanted time off’
French weekend weather forecast July 19 - 20: Temperatures peak before violent storms Heightened alerts for heavy rain are in place in Normandy and Brittany
Homes evacuated after forest fires in Brittany and south of France Over 1,000 firefighters combined to tackle fires, with blazes near Marseille still ongoing
Brittany Ferries announces 2026 schedule: New France-UK route In addition the popular Poole-Cherbourg route will run year-round
Why some beaches and lakes are being closed in France Affected sites include some in Landes and Lot-et-Garonne
Europe’s worst airlines ranked: UK carriers among poorest performers Flag carriers and low-cost airlines both received low scores for customer satisfaction and reliability
Map shows updated forest fire risk areas in France Strong winds in the south increase danger, prompting authorities to close several areas to public
Interest rate of French Livret A savings account to fall in August It marks the biggest drop in the rate since 2009
Six hospitalised after botulism outbreak from tinned carrots in France The cases were all around the same town in the west of the country
Rosyth-Dunkirk ferry faces further delays, 2025 launch unlikely Scottish port requires upgrade before service can launch
Threats of censure, ‘social war’, ‘too hard on middle-class’: reaction to France’s austerity budget François Bayrou looks set for an uphill struggle to pass text with €44 billion of savings this autumn but has backing of centrist MPs after ‘brave’ announcement
Graph: How France plans to save €44billion in 2026 budget Freeze on public spending and change to pensioners’ tax allowance are among measures
€1 train tickets in France: budget travel to beach resorts draws crowds Hundreds of thousands of cut-price tickets are available on popular summer holiday routes in north and south
France unveils 2026 budget plan: €44 billion cuts and possible holiday reduction Threat of a vote of no confidence that could oust Prime Minister François Bayrou raised across political spectrum
How many bank holidays does France get vs Europe and US? See how France compares as MPs debate taking away two of the country’s jours fériés
‘Handiplages’ for disabled people in France: what they offer and where to find them Certain French beaches provide specially-designed wheelchairs that can be used on sand and in water
France 2026 budget: will there be an année blanche and how could it affect you? Prime minister is searching for €40 billion in savings from the upcoming budget, which could see tax bands frozen
France is one of five EU countries to test age-verification app for sensitive online content The European Commission seeks to protect children from risks such as grooming, harmful content, addictive behaviours, and cyberbullying
Videos: Relive July 14 fireworks and drone shows that lit up France for Bastille Day Show in Toulon used drones for impressive display
‘Child-friendly’ stickers for cafés to launch in France Red stickers will promote spaces that welcome children in face of growing – and controversial – ‘no-kid’ movement
Big drop in telephone fees but rises for food and services: France’s June 2025 inflation stats Year-on-year inflation picks up to reach 1% in France
Macron pledges billions in extra defence funding for French army By 2027 the sum given to the military will have doubled from 2017, but the president did not lay out where extra funds will come from
American walker found dead on Tour du Mont Blanc trail The body of 70-year old hiker was found by mountain rescue team
Photos: violent storms cause widespread flooding in south of France Up to 200 mm of rain fell in the Pyrénées, hitting drought-stricken communes
French weekly weather forecast July 14–18: warm but no heatwave expected Temperatures will climb to reach 30-35C for most of the country at the end of the week
Rise in number of drownings in France due to heatwave More than 100 people have died since June 1, including 19 children
France to change the rules to legitimise illegal speed bumps Up to 400,000 speed bumps are to be legalised, angering road safety associations
Privacy rights in France highlighted by Pelicot case against Paris Match The 72-year-old's legal fight against the magazine underscores the clash between privacy rights and public interest in France
15 things you can do at a French pharmacy other than buy aspirin We look at the services, treatments and advice offered by local pharmacists in France
France puts forward 18 plans to simplify life for disabled people The measures aim to streamline administrative procedures and reduce delays
French officials order the destruction of a house in Perpignan The villa was constructed over ten years ago
Driver who killed British jogger tests positive for drugs Tourist was struck by vehicle as she was out running with her husband
New flight tax rises would put small French airports ‘at risk’ Carcassonne, Poitiers, and Bergerac said to be particularly vulnerable due to reliance on low-cost airlines
How does healthcare work for foreign residents of France when abroad? We also look at how Americans visiting the US and Britons visiting the UK are covered
How does France mark July 14, and where are the best firework displays in 2025? Paris, Lyon, Cannes and Strasbourg are among highly-rated displays
French employers’ chief wants to reduce sick pay for unvaccinated staff with flu It is one of several suggestions put forward to combat spiralling social security debt
Is a date set for start of EES border controls this autumn? We also look at which passport lanes French visa and residency card holders will use
French weekend weather forecast July 12 - 13: high temperatures and lots of storms Heatwave warnings will not come into force but highs of 35C are expected
Wasps, mosquitoes, hornets, ants: how to deal with summer insects in France Natural repellents can keep some pests away
What to do if stung by a jellyfish at a beach in France Swimmers may spot the aquatic animal close to the shoreline
Melons sold in Carrefour supermarkets recalled across France Elevated pesticide levels mean the fruits may be dangerous to eat
Ban on barbecues in Finistère in bid to limit wildfires Restrictions in place in dozens of communes as authorities work to prevent repeat of 2022 blazes
First native case of dengue fever in 2025 recorded in mainland France The disease is spread by tiger mosquitoes
Heatwaves and drought in France: wildfire warnings multiply for summer 2025 Dried-out soil raises risk of blazes spreading rapidly, but they can be hard to predict due to their human origin
Map: groundwater situation worsens in France, with 39% of levels already below normal Water basins are seeing levels drop as summer heat continues
British jogger dies after being hit by car in eastern France The 35-year-old was running with her husband
Bayeux Tapestry to be loaned to British Museum: things you may not know about iconic artefact The tapestry - which may not be that French after all - is not the only one of its kind. The Connexion speaks to a woman who has spent ten years creating an exact replica
Photos: ‘apocalyptic scenes’ as wildfire burns outskirts of Marseille Violent fires in south of France impact flights and force 150,000 residents to stay indoors overnight
Doctolib phishing alert: how to spot scams and what to do if targeted Millions of users have been warned to watch out for unofficial email addresses and suspicious message links
Flights grounded at Marseille airport due to nearby wildfire Vehicle fire led to more than 30 hectares burning as strong winds caused blaze to spread
Photos: snow returns to French Alps in July Temperatures have dropped 5 - 10°C below seasonal norms in the east of the country
Neighbour who complained about noisy cockerel in France ordered to pay €3,500 The complainant said the animal, which has since died, crowed too loudly and too often
Roads closed, homes burnt, residents told to stay indoors: latest on major fire in south of France A cigarette butt thrown from a vehicle window is thought to have started the blaze that has destroyed 2,000 hectares
Three people left in critical condition after bee swarm attacks Aurillac town centre Attack took place over several minutes
French weekly weather forecast July 7 - 11: third heatwave of 2025 is on its way Temperatures are set to climb 10C between Monday and Friday
French court rules in favour of ducks in neighbour’s noise complaint case Couple who bought house should have realised that sound of quacking would be an issue
South of France hit by series of major wildfires: alert level raised to maximum Weekend marked by high temperatures and strong winds has seen fires break out in several departments