PSG are the best team in Europe. The rest of Ligue 1 are just trying to survive
Success for most French clubs is staying afloat financially and developing players for buyers in the Premier LeagueBy Get French Football NewsOn the eve of a new Ligue 1 season, many clubs seem a litt
Sport
theguardian.com
21.08.2026
Icelandic Producer Hlín Jóhannsdóttir Sets ‘Just a Kid’ With Alief Ahead of Haugesund and Reunites with ‘Driving Mum’ Team (EXCLUSIVE)
Veteran Icelandic producer Hlín Jóhannsdóttir of Ursus Parvus, behind titles from some Iceland’s most renowned filmmakers including Fridrik Thor Fridriksson, Dagur Kári and Rúnar Rúnarsson, has signed
Culture
variety.com
21.08.2026
Carlos Alcaraz set to return from injury to defend title at U.S. Open
The Spaniard has not played since withdrawing from the Barcelona Open in mid-April with a right wrist injury, missing both the French Open and Wimbledon.
World
japantimes.co.jp
21.08.2026
Nikola Jokic Gets Honest About Victor Wembanyama After France-Serbia Clash
Nikola Jokic weighed in on a potential rivalry with Victor Wembanyama and his future NBA potential after Serbia defeated France.
Politics
newsweek.com
21.08.2026
French becoming more effective in stopping small boat crossings, UK says
The Home Office credits France with intercepting hundreds of potential crossings this summer using new tactics.
Politics
bbc.co.uk
21.08.2026
Footage shows migrants attacking French police trying to stop small boat crossing to UK
Footage shows migrants attacking French police who attempted to intercept a small boat launch
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
UK, France, Germany, Italy and Canada condemn Israel's West Bank settlement project
European countries and Canada pile on pressure over Israel's plans to expand settlements in a strategically vital part of the occupied West Bank.
World
bbc.co.uk
20.08.2026
European states against Israel: West Bank settlements are illegal
Germany, Great Britain, Italy and France have called on Israel to immediately withdraw plans to build housing for Jewish settlers in the E-1 area near Jerusalem and to build a settlement in the West B
Azerbaijan
report.az
20.08.2026
France, Germany, UK and Italy slam Israel's 'E1' West Bank settler project
Paris, Berlin, London and Rome on Thursday condemned Israel's decision to open bidding for a planned settlement project in the occupied West Bank. The sprawling "E1" development, which like all Israel
World
france24.com
20.08.2026
Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month injury layoff
Spanish tennis star had missed the French Open, Wimbledon and the hard-court events in Toronto and Cincinnati.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
Horse racing: Kalpana claims Yorkshire Oaks at Ebor Festival – as it happened
The King George winner held off outsiders Sparan Nua and Sugar Island to earn a Group One victory at YorkThere’s a jockey change in this race, by the way, as Tony Piccone’s flight from France to ride
Sport
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says
Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody
World
abcnews.com
20.08.2026
Togo detains French filmmakers over alleged immigration violations, advocacy group says
Media freedom group Reporters Without Borders says that two French filmmakers and their Togolese fixer have been jailed in Togo after more than three weeks in custody
World
independent.co.uk
20.08.2026
Boohoo fined €2.3m by French watchdog over deceptive discounts
Fashion site also broke rules on labelling by using terms ‘leather’ or ‘suede’ for synthetic productsThe British online fashion seller Boohoo has been fined €2.3m (£2m) by France’s consumer watchdog
World
theguardian.com
20.08.2026
PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitch
Paris Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.
World
aljazeera.com
20.08.2026
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