Stories tagged “France.”
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African companies investing in France: South African pharma Aspen [1/5]
South African pharmaceutical giant Aspen has invested over 200 million euros in France, making its Norman factory a key European production site for injectable anticoagulants and syringes. This investment challenges the perception of African companies primarily seeking ai…
Aïcha N'doye Sings to Patients' Ears
A Senegalese-French surgeon combines her medical career with singing, performing for patients before surgery to reduce stress and anesthetic use.
Paris St Germain have re-signed France defender Lucas Digne from Aston Villa on a deal until 2029, the Ligue 1 champions said on Sunday. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed, but British media reported that PSG activated an 8.5 million pounds ($11.46 million) …
Wildfire rages in southern France, forcing evacuations
A wildfire in southern France forced the evacuation of two hamlets on Sunday as more than 200 firefighters battled flames that had scorched around 90 hectares in the Lozere region.
Demi Vollering wins second Women’s Tour de France title
Dutch rider Demi Vollering won her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday after winning the final stage in Nice and extending her lead over nearest rival Kasia Niewiadoma, who finished second overall.
In Cape Verde, for Juliata Cohen, pearl after pearl the world will rise again
Singer Juliata Cohen, with roots in France, Tunisia, and Morocco, finds inspiration in Cape Verde. She uses music as a tool for healing and communication amidst global conflicts.
A case of hantavirus has been detected in a Franco-Argentine national who holidayed in France in July before being put in isolation in Spain. The patient had few symptoms and now has none, and experts are meeting to determine the next action to be taken.
Congolese in Paris: Women Pastors in Evangelical Revival Churches [4/5]
In Paris's evangelical revival churches, women are increasingly taking on pastoral roles, challenging traditional male dominance within religious communities largely composed of African diaspora members. These women pastors preach, prophesy, and offer guidance, despite fa…
Two Frenchmen receive suspended jail sentences after livestreamer's death
Two French livestreamers received suspended prison sentences after being convicted of repeatedly abusing and humiliating a man during online broadcasts that preceded his death.
France's surveillance of Sciences Po students critical of Israel shows that free speech rings hollow in the country. Students were monitored on social media, photographed without their knowledge, and observed during gatherings to collect evidence for disciplinary proceedi…
Tensions are escalating between Equatorial Guinea and France over the ownership of a Parisian building at 42 avenue Foch, formerly Teodorín Obiang's residence and now claimed as an embassy.
France: Royal Chapel opens for two months at Versailles Palace
The royal chapel at the Palace of Versailles has opened its doors to the public for the first time until September 27th, offering a world of classical art to discover.
Wildfires in the south of France have revealed a cache of 400 historic shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge. The explosions were initially thought to be exploding gas cylinders, but are now believed to be World War Two explosives detonated by the heat.
France: Water sports enthusiasts 'fly' above the River Seine
Parisians are using an electric board equipped with a propeller to defy gravity on the Seine, creating the feeling of flying just above the surface.
Wildfire uncovers unexploded WWII shells in France
A wildfire in southwest France exposed unexploded World War II shells, forcing bomb disposal teams to clear the area before evacuated residents can return home.
Shell Sells European Onshore Renewables Portfolio to TotalEnergies
Royal Dutch Shell has sold its European onshore renewables portfolio to TotalEnergies. The deal includes 1.2 gigawatts of onshore wind and solar capacity across France, Ireland, and the UK. TotalEnergies will take over the operations and maintenance of the portfolio.
Macron’s team seeks Saudi funding for manga theme park near Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron's office is courting Saudi cash to turn the abandoned Mirapolis theme park into a manga-themed attraction. The project, valued at over €1 billion, is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 plan to diversify its economy.
Two crew members have been killed after two helicopters collided mid-air in Greece as they were battling wildfires. A British pilot and another Greek co-ordinator on the second helicopter survived.
Dutch rider Lorena Wiebes repeated her opening-stage success with a sprint win on stage two of the Tour de France Femmes in Geneva on Sunday and extended her overall lead.
Gironde megafire contained: Nearly 3,000 firefighters remain deployed
A massive wildfire in France's Gironde region has been contained, with most of the 200,000 people who were evacuated allowed to return home. However, parts of the fire are still burning, and the blaze has scorched an area four times the size of Paris.
Dr Akiyo, Beninese Doctor in a Small Village in France
Dr. Félix Akiyo, a Beninese physician, arrived in the French village of Saint-Août in 1977 for a month but stayed for 49 years after residents petitioned for him to remain, now retiring at 82.
Wildfires in Europe have eased across much of western Europe, but the danger has shifted to Greece, where gale-force winds are driving flames through a seaside resort and forcing hundreds to flee by sea.
Wildfires continue to rage across Europe, with hundreds of homes destroyed in Greece. The situation remains critical, with strong winds and dry conditions fueling the fires. Emergency services are working to contain the blazes, but the risk of further spread remains high.
France: Major wildfire contained but uncontrolled
A major wildfire in France's Gironde region has been contained, but the area remains uncontrolled. The fire has burned over 42,000 hectares in the past nine days.
Wildfires continue to rage across parts of Southern Europe, with Greece facing a critical situation and new flare-ups in southern France, while Spain and France's Atlantic coast report some containment and relief.
Winegrowers in Italy and France are harvesting their grapes unusually early due to scorching summer temperatures. The hot weather offers both pros and cons for the wine industry.
France's wildfires are intensifying, and so is the friction between the country's ideological extremes. The fires have cast a macabre glow on the political paralysis in Paris, with the government struggling to pass bills and the president more focused on his legacy than o…
Anti-Semitic attacks at deadliest level in decades, global report warns
A global report has found that anti-Semitic attacks reached their deadliest level in over three decades, with 20 people murdered in such incidents in 2025. The report, covering seven of the world's largest Jewish communities outside Israel, also found a rise in physical a…
George Clooney's family evacuates their home in France amid wildfires
George Clooney's family has evacuated their home in southeastern France due to a nearby wildfire. The fire has burned some 100 hectares and forced thousands of people to evacuate in southwestern France.
Fires continue to rage across Europe, including in France's wine country. NBC News' Raf Sanchez was with firefighters and volunteers in the region as they battled the flames.