World
France Rejects Niger’s Claim It Orchestrated Failed Mutiny
Paris dismisses Niger's accusation that it backed the August 29 assault on Niamey's presidential palace as "pure fantasy," deepening diplomatic tensions.
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World
France Abandons Mercator Projection in Favor of More Accurate Map
France joins the UN in dropping the Mercator projection, adopting the Eckert IV map to correct geographical distortions that inflate polar regions.
Politics
France Presidential Campaigning Begins as Marine Le Pen Leads Polls Ahead of 2027 Election
With the April 2027 French presidential election over seven months away, candidates are emerging, but polls heavily favor Marine le Pen's National…
World
Niger Accuses France of Orchestrating Failed Military Mutiny
Niger blames France for inciting an attack by mutinous soldiers on a key military airbase in the capital.
Health
France Recalls Pumpkin Seeds Following 81 Salmonella Infections
French authorities have recalled pumpkin seeds from a Lot-et-Garonne processor after 81 people fell ill with salmonellosis between May and August.
Politics
France’s Haddad Confident Electorate Will Reject Le Pen and Extremism in 2027 Vote
French minister Benjamin Haddad expresses confidence that voters will reject far-right extremism despite Marine Le Pen's current poll lead ahead of the…
Politics
Burnham and Macron Discuss Border Security, Trade, and Defense Ties
UK PM Andy Burnham and French President Emmanuel Macron held their first bilateral talks in London, focusing on migration cooperation, trade challenges,…
France Records Hottest Summer Since 1900 Amid Severe Drought and Wildfires
France's summer of 2026 became the hottest on record since 1900, with temperatures 3.6C above normal, driving historic wildfires and a 40%…
Technology
France Lifts Ban to Permit On-Road Tesla Self-Driving Tests
France authorized Tesla self-driving road trials on Sept 2, reversing a July safety ban following talks with Elon Musk.