Nature
Worker Suffers Cardiac Arrest at Construction Site in Saint-Denis
A worker has suffered a serious health emergency on a construction site in Saint-Denis, Réunion.
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News about France in Easy English
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Sports
Strasbourg Agrees to Sell Player Guéla Doué to Leverkusen
French club Racing Club de Strasbourg has agreed a big sale of defender Guéla Doué, according to French football outlet Foot Mercato.
Sports
Zarco Returns to MotoGP Racing After Injury
French rider Johann Zarco has returned to MotoGP racing at the Aragon Grand Prix, three months after suffering a serious injury.
Sports
Monaco vs Marseille: Both Clubs Chase a Fast Start
Monaco faced Marseille, known as OM, in a Ligue 1 match early this season.
Sports
Paris FC Beats Nice 3-0, Takes Top Spot in Ligue 1
Paris FC has taken first place in Ligue 1, France's top football division.
Nature, Travel
More Hot Weather Expected in France for Back-to-School Week
The summer heat in France is not finished yet. Weather forecasters are predicting another period of high temperatures.
Sports
Lyon Host Le Havre in Ligue 1 Match
Olympique Lyonnais (OL) will face Le Havre in a Ligue 1 match on 29 August 2026.
Sports
Red Star to Face Stade de Reims in Ligue 2 Match
Red Star will host Stade de Reims in a Ligue 2 football match on 29 August 2026.
Entertainment
TF1 Airs Special "Back to School" Episode of Le Grand Concours
TF1, a major French television channel, aired part two of a special episode of its game show Le Grand Concours on Friday, 28 August 2026.
Entertainment, Technology
Exclusive Preview: "GTA VI" Filmed at Rockstar North
A French magazine was given exclusive access to Rockstar North, the studio behind the highly anticipated game "GTA VI". The visit included a preview of the game and an interview with people from the team.
Politics
Banker Tries to Strangle 90-Year-Old Client in Toulon After €66,000 Fraud
A banker in Toulon, France, has been accused of trying to strangle a 90-year-old client.
Business, Politics
France: Salaried Jobs Almost Unchanged in Second Quarter of 2026
New figures show that France's salaried employment was almost unchanged in the second quarter of 2026. Salaried jobs fell by just 0.1%, a very small drop compared to the previous quarter.
Politics, Technology
France Confirms School Start Date After Cyberattack Rumors
France's Ministry of Education has confirmed that the new school year will start as planned next week. The announcement came after rumors spread on social media suggesting the rentrée, or back-to-school period, might be
Politics
Post Office Vandalised by Visitors; Staff Left Shocked
A post office in the Oise region of France has been left seriously damaged after an incident involving a group of 'gens du voyage', a French term for travelling communities.
Entertainment
Céline Dion Arrives in Paris for Concerts
Singer Céline Dion arrived in Paris on Friday ahead of her upcoming concerts in the city. She came from abroad to perform in France.
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