San Sebastián Sets Michaël R. Roskam’s ‘Le Faux Soir’ as Closing Night Film
Culture
variety.com
20.08.2026
Macron stripped the former prime minister of the Legion of Honor over the fake jobs case
Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon has been stripped of the title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor for 10 years after his wife Penelope was convicted in the case of fake jobs.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Former PM Fillon suspended from top French honor over fake jobs conviction
The case derailed Fillon’s presidential bid in 2017.
Politics
politico.eu
20.08.2026
Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev knocked out of Cincinnati Open
World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Sara Bejlek, while French Open champion Alexander Zverev exits after fourth round.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Axel Witsel wants to finish his career in "Nice".
Axel Witsel, the new transfer of the French club "Nice", did not rule out that this team will be the last in his career.
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
Manchester City target Roma’s Manu Koné as Spurs talk over Savinho and Marmoush deal
France World Cup midfielder could cost £50mTottenham discussing £150m double deal for forward pairManchester City have identified Roma’s Manu Koné as a potential target to further strengthen Enzo Mare
Sport
theguardian.com
19.08.2026
7,300 excess deaths and counting in France's historically hot summer
France saw more than 7,300 excess deaths during heat waves so far this year, health authorities said Wednesday, as the country has also endured a record number of hot days since mid-June, according to
Science
phys.org
19.08.2026
Tax hack: What we know about the cyberattacks on French government agencies
French government systems came under attack by hackers who stole information on hundreds of thousands of households and private businesses in June and July, notably from the tax authority. Here's what
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
France’s big climate problem: The budget crunch
Historic heat is forcing the French government to rethink its spending plans.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard
Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
France probes tax database massive cyberattack
A massive cyberattack in France has exposed the personal information of some 700,000 people. After hackers breached the government database for taxes, it has now been revealed that other government si
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Macron signed the law on the legalization of euthanasia
French President Emmanuel Macron signs law on legalizing euthanasia
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann gears up to announce presidential run
The social democrat joins a crowded field in the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
"Monaco" terminated the contract with Paul Pogba
The French club "Monaco" has terminated the contract with midfielder Paul Pogba.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination
Former France midfielder Paul Pogba leaves Monaco his contract was terminated after just one season.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Iran bars two French diplomats from entering country over alleged misconduct
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Mark McKenzie, defender of the US national team, transferred to "Philadelphia".
The "Philadelphia" club completed the transfer of Mark McKenzie, the defender of the French team "Toulouse" and the US national team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Christopher Nkunku can leave "Milan".
French football player Christopher Nkunku may leave the Italian club "Milan".
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
In drought-stricken France, tankers supply drinking water
France is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity.
World
dw.com
19.08.2026
Snakes on a campaign! When animals attack politicians
A French MEP revealed she was bitten by a snake. She's not the only politician to be pricked by a creature.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026