France

Country France
Capital Paris
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR) & CFP franc(XPF)
Languages French

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

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Europe’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning - The GuardianEurope’s heatwave moves east as row erupts in France over air conditioning  The Guardian

The first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France - politico.euThe first American ‘scientific refugees’ arrive in France  politico.eu

Two Dead As France Registers Second-Hottest June On Record - NDTV
  1. Two Dead As France Registers Second-Hottest June On Record  NDTV
  2. Scorching European heatwave turns deadly in Spain, Italy and France  BBC
  3. Europeans Get Baked In Scorching Temperatures; Heatwave Emergency In Germany, France, UK, Spain  MSN


France leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking - CNNFrance leads Europe in saying au revoir to beach and park smoking  CNN

France bans smoking in more public spaces - France 24France bans smoking in more public spaces  France 24

Rugby-All Blacks name four debutants to play depleted France - Hindustan TimesRugby-All Blacks name four debutants to play depleted France  Hindustan Times

France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave - EuronewsFrance and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave  Euronews

Teenager charged in France's 1st 'incel' case - Times of IndiaTeenager charged in France's 1st 'incel' case  Times of India

Paras Defence gains as arm bags Rs 22-cr LoI from France's Cerbair - Business StandardParas Defence gains as arm bags Rs 22-cr LoI from France's Cerbair  Business Standard

France must better regulate private Catholic schools, lawmakers say after abuse scandal - ThePrintFrance must better regulate private Catholic schools, lawmakers say after abuse scandal  ThePrint

Fires break out and most of France put on heatwave alert - The HinduFires break out and most of France put on heatwave alert  The Hindu

All Blacks ring major changes for first rugby Test against France - The Economic TimesAll Blacks ring major changes for first rugby Test against France  The Economic Times

Heatwave grips Europe: Fatalities in France, wildfires spread, Eiffel Tower closed - The Indian ExpressHeatwave grips Europe: Fatalities in France, wildfires spread, Eiffel Tower closed  The Indian Express

France asks airlines to cut flights at Paris airports by 40% ahead of planned strike - ReutersFrance asks airlines to cut flights at Paris airports by 40% ahead of planned strike  Reuters

FRANCE 24 coverage resumes as public media reform bill heads back to Senate - France 24FRANCE 24 coverage resumes as public media reform bill heads back to Senate  France 24

Team Picnic PostNL announce Tour de France squad - Team Picnic PostNLTeam Picnic PostNL announce Tour de France squad  Team Picnic PostNL

RAM Cancels Morocco-France Flights Due to Air Traffic Controller Strike - Morocco World NewsRAM Cancels Morocco-France Flights Due to Air Traffic Controller Strike  Morocco World News

European companies look to France for domestic rare earths sector - Financial TimesEuropean companies look to France for domestic rare earths sector  Financial Times

Tour de France 2025: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race - The GuardianTour de France 2025: stage-by-stage guide to this year’s race  The Guardian

France shuts schools as temperatures peak amid Europe-wide heatwave - France 24France shuts schools as temperatures peak amid Europe-wide heatwave  France 24

Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records - ReutersHeatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records  Reuters

French police charge ‘incel’ suspected of planning knife attack on women - The GuardianFrench police charge ‘incel’ suspected of planning knife attack on women  The Guardian

Pictures of the Day | July 2, 2025 - ReutersPictures of the Day | July 2, 2025  Reuters

France implements smoking ban at beaches and parks in step towards ‘tobacco-free generation’ - The GuardianFrance implements smoking ban at beaches and parks in step towards ‘tobacco-free generation’  The Guardian

‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: Parts of France have banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe? - The Guardian‘Even if we stop drinking we will be exposed’: Parts of France have banned tap water. Is it a warning for the rest of Europe?  The Guardian

France Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Nears Completion - DNE AfricaFrance Hands Over Rufisque Base to Senegal as Military Withdrawal Nears Completion  DNE Africa

France asks airlines to reduce flights due to planned air traffic controller strike - France 24France asks airlines to reduce flights due to planned air traffic controller strike  France 24

Kremlin says France was the one who asked for Macron call with Putin after almost three-year pause - ReutersKremlin says France was the one who asked for Macron call with Putin after almost three-year pause  Reuters

France's Macron calls tariffs imposed by powerful countries a form of 'blackmail' - ReutersFrance's Macron calls tariffs imposed by powerful countries a form of 'blackmail'  Reuters

'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe - BBC'Unprecedented' alerts in France as blistering heat grips Europe  BBC

Macron urges Putin to accept Ukraine ceasefire in first phone call since 2022 - France 24Macron urges Putin to accept Ukraine ceasefire in first phone call since 2022  France 24

Flight operations hit as airlines prepare for impending ATC strikes in France - AeroTimeFlight operations hit as airlines prepare for impending ATC strikes in France  AeroTime

Defense Minister Discusses Furthering Military Cooperation with India, France - AsbarezDefense Minister Discusses Furthering Military Cooperation with India, France  Asbarez

France car registrations down 6.7% in June, Tesla sales drop 10% - ReutersFrance car registrations down 6.7% in June, Tesla sales drop 10%  Reuters

France, UK, Germany slam threats against IAEA chief after allegations of Mossad ties - France 24France, UK, Germany slam threats against IAEA chief after allegations of Mossad ties  France 24

‘A supermarket for sexual predators’: abuse scandal at elite boarding school shakes France - The Guardian‘A supermarket for sexual predators’: abuse scandal at elite boarding school shakes France  The Guardian

Road to the Tour: Ben O’Connor Looks to Crack the Tour de France Top 5 - Škoda We Love CyclingRoad to the Tour: Ben O’Connor Looks to Crack the Tour de France Top 5  Škoda We Love Cycling

Chinese Hackers Target France in Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Campaign - Infosecurity MagazineChinese Hackers Target France in Ivanti Zero-Day Exploit Campaign  Infosecurity Magazine

Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System - France 24Third-ever confirmed interstellar object blazing through Solar System  France 24

French PM François Bayrou failed to act on abuse at Catholic boarding school, report says - The GuardianFrench PM François Bayrou failed to act on abuse at Catholic boarding school, report says  The Guardian

Two dead as France registers second-hottest June on record - Le Monde.frTwo dead as France registers second-hottest June on record  Le Monde.fr

Spain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave - The GuardianSpain records highs of 46C and France under alert as Europe swelters in heatwave  The Guardian

Movistar Team announces its lineup for the Tour de France - Movistar TeamMovistar Team announces its lineup for the Tour de France  Movistar Team

France asks airlines to reduce flights at Paris airports due to planned air traffic controller strike - ReutersFrance asks airlines to reduce flights at Paris airports due to planned air traffic controller strike  Reuters

BAT France Welcomes New Standard for Nicotine Pouches - Tobacco ReporterBAT France Welcomes New Standard for Nicotine Pouches  Tobacco Reporter

TotalEnergies becomes Official Partner of the Tour de France and specifies its cycling partnerships - TotalEnergies.comTotalEnergies becomes Official Partner of the Tour de France and specifies its cycling partnerships  TotalEnergies.com

Flight Cancellations Soar as Paris, South France Hit by Air Traffic Strikes - Travel And Tour WorldFlight Cancellations Soar as Paris, South France Hit by Air Traffic Strikes  Travel And Tour World

French court convicts ex-Ubisoft executives over culture of workplace harassment - France 24French court convicts ex-Ubisoft executives over culture of workplace harassment  France 24

France detects first lumpy skin disease outbreak at cattle farm - ReutersFrance detects first lumpy skin disease outbreak at cattle farm  Reuters

France: Parliamentary report criticizes state and PM Bayrou on school abuse - France 24France: Parliamentary report criticizes state and PM Bayrou on school abuse  France 24

Holland completes All Blacks 'great story' to debut against France - France 24Holland completes All Blacks 'great story' to debut against France  France 24

New Caledonia’s sovereignty push meets France’s Indo-Pacific ambitions - East Asia ForumNew Caledonia’s sovereignty push meets France’s Indo-Pacific ambitions  East Asia Forum

Surprises in Robertson's All Blacks team to face France in first Test - 1NewsSurprises in Robertson's All Blacks team to face France in first Test  1News

France, Germany, UK plead for Iran not to cease cooperation with IAEA - politico.euFrance, Germany, UK plead for Iran not to cease cooperation with IAEA  politico.eu

Air France A350 Pilots Denied Clearance by Chicago O’Hare, Flight Returns to Paris - Aviation A2ZAir France A350 Pilots Denied Clearance by Chicago O’Hare, Flight Returns to Paris  Aviation A2Z

Widespread travel disruption expected across France - The IndependentWidespread travel disruption expected across France  The Independent

Tour de France 2025 preview: Schedule, stage guide, team rosters, riders to watch and more - The New York TimesTour de France 2025 preview: Schedule, stage guide, team rosters, riders to watch and more  The New York Times

Former Ubisoft executives convicted in France - EngadgetFormer Ubisoft executives convicted in France  Engadget

France shuts schools, Italy limits work outdoors in 'exceptional' European heatwave - ReutersFrance shuts schools, Italy limits work outdoors in 'exceptional' European heatwave  Reuters

All Blacks v France first test Dunedin: Line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know - NZ HeraldAll Blacks v France first test Dunedin: Line-ups, kickoff times, how to watch – all you need to know  NZ Herald

A pinch of France in space - European Space AgencyA pinch of France in space  European Space Agency

France asks airlines to cut flights at Paris airports by 40% ahead of planned strike - ZAWYAFrance asks airlines to cut flights at Paris airports by 40% ahead of planned strike  ZAWYA

Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective - ??????Why France is Focusing on the UAE in its Indo-Pacific Strategy -- An Energy and Resource Diplomacy Perspective  ??????

Fires break out in France and Turkey amid heatwave - France 24Fires break out in France and Turkey amid heatwave  France 24

Our 2025 Tour de France roster - EF Pro CyclingOur 2025 Tour de France roster  EF Pro Cycling

Iran charges French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel - France 24Iran charges French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel  France 24

France asks airlines for massive cuts across major airports ahead of the strike - Investing.comFrance asks airlines for massive cuts across major airports ahead of the strike  Investing.com

In effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches - NPRIn effort to protect children, France bans smoking at parks and beaches  NPR

As Europe swelters in extreme heat, Eiffel Tower closes its top level and a Swiss reactor shuts down - NBC NewsAs Europe swelters in extreme heat, Eiffel Tower closes its top level and a Swiss reactor shuts down  NBC News

Cooler temperatures coming to Europe after scorching heatwave - France 24Cooler temperatures coming to Europe after scorching heatwave  France 24

France cycling race - Travel And Tour WorldFrance cycling race  Travel And Tour World

France's Fiscal Crossroads: Debt Dynamics, Yield Spreads, and the Eurozone's Fragile Balance - AInvestFrance's Fiscal Crossroads: Debt Dynamics, Yield Spreads, and the Eurozone's Fragile Balance  AInvest

France, Spain among countries to agree to tax premium flyers, private jets - ReutersFrance, Spain among countries to agree to tax premium flyers, private jets  Reuters

Schools close, nuclear reactor shuts down and pollution peaks as France's heatwave drags on - Le Monde.frSchools close, nuclear reactor shuts down and pollution peaks as France's heatwave drags on  Le Monde.fr

Switzerland shock France, among top eight in world - fiba.basketballSwitzerland shock France, among top eight in world  fiba.basketball

Tour de France director: Pogacar must battle for title - Dhaka TribuneTour de France director: Pogacar must battle for title  Dhaka Tribune

All Blacks team named to play France in Dunedin - allblacks.comAll Blacks team named to play France in Dunedin  allblacks.com

The Road to the Tour: Thibau Nys Jumps Into the Deep Water of the Tour de France - Škoda We Love CyclingThe Road to the Tour: Thibau Nys Jumps Into the Deep Water of the Tour de France  Škoda We Love Cycling

Stage-by-stage guide to a brutal 2025 Tour de France - The IndependentStage-by-stage guide to a brutal 2025 Tour de France  The Independent

Who are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France? - CyclingnewsWho are the fastest sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France?  Cyclingnews

Chinese Hackers Exploited Ivanti Flaw in France - BankInfoSecurityChinese Hackers Exploited Ivanti Flaw in France  BankInfoSecurity

Paris to Host Iconic Finish as 2025 Tour de France Begins in Lille - Travel And Tour WorldParis to Host Iconic Finish as 2025 Tour de France Begins in Lille  Travel And Tour World

Cyclist’s Tour de France 2025 predictions - cyclist.co.ukCyclist’s Tour de France 2025 predictions  cyclist.co.uk

France Opens Competition to Expand Overcrowded Louvre - The New York TimesFrance Opens Competition to Expand Overcrowded Louvre  The New York Times

France launches the platform “Choose France for Science” for the reception of international researchers - Campus FranceFrance launches the platform “Choose France for Science” for the reception of international researchers  Campus France

France charges teen for plotting attacks on women in landmark 'incel' case - Le Monde.frFrance charges teen for plotting attacks on women in landmark 'incel' case  Le Monde.fr

Exclusive: France's Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy - ReutersExclusive: France's Orano says its Niger uranium mine on verge of bankruptcy  Reuters

Bob Vylan Dropped From Music Festivals in Manchester & France - Digital Music NewsBob Vylan Dropped From Music Festivals in Manchester & France  Digital Music News

'A three week all-inclusive bike holiday around France, what’s not to like?!' - Ineos Grenadiers reveal Tour de France squad, with Carlos Rodríguez, Geraint Thomas and British champion Sam Watson - Cycling Weekly'A three week all-inclusive bike holiday around France, what’s not to like?!' - Ineos Grenadiers reveal Tour de France squad, with Carlos Rodríguez, Geraint Thomas and British champion Sam Watson  Cycling Weekly

The Trick to Watching the Tour de France? Ignore the Stars. - The New York TimesThe Trick to Watching the Tour de France? Ignore the Stars.  The New York Times

France calls for de-escalation in the Middle East - France ONUFrance calls for de-escalation in the Middle East  France ONU

Fires break out in France as southern Europe heatwave intensifies - Le Monde.frFires break out in France as southern Europe heatwave intensifies  Le Monde.fr

Le Pen vows ‘major air conditioning equipment plan’ as France swelters - politico.euLe Pen vows ‘major air conditioning equipment plan’ as France swelters  politico.eu

Burnley transfer news: Clarets sign Loum Tchaouna from Lazio - BBCBurnley transfer news: Clarets sign Loum Tchaouna from Lazio  BBC

'It is the role of justice to deal with this man': How the trial of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie shook the world - BBC'It is the role of justice to deal with this man': How the trial of Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie shook the world  BBC

France must better regulate private Catholic schools, lawmakers say after abuse scandal - ReutersFrance must better regulate private Catholic schools, lawmakers say after abuse scandal  Reuters

UK, France, Germany condemn threats against IAEA head after Iran newspaper calls for his arrest - ReutersUK, France, Germany condemn threats against IAEA head after Iran newspaper calls for his arrest  Reuters

Round of 16: Swiss shock France, USA set more records and more - fiba.basketballRound of 16: Swiss shock France, USA set more records and more  fiba.basketball

Southern France suffocates under heatwave: 'Every year, it gets worse. I don't know how much longer we can keep going like this' - Le Monde.frSouthern France suffocates under heatwave: 'Every year, it gets worse. I don't know how much longer we can keep going like this'  Le Monde.fr

The untold story of the forgotten Air France Concorde that's one of only two Concordes not preserved - supercarblondie.comThe untold story of the forgotten Air France Concorde that's one of only two Concordes not preserved  supercarblondie.com