
Worldnaftemporikirfi-english2h ago2 sources First flight repatriating French nationals from Middle East arrives in Paris
The first flight organised to repatriate French nationals stranded in the Middle East since the start of the war arrived early on Wednesday morning at Roissy-Charles de Gaulle airport from Oman.

France prepares Middle East evacuations and deploys jets to UAE
France is preparing charter flights to evacuate its French nationals from the Middle East as violence spreads across the region after Israeli and US air strikes on Iran, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…

Former Asvel basketball player and brother of a French national team member disappeared at one of the world's busiest airports
Elijah Hord, a former basketball player for French club Asvel, disappeared shortly after arriving at O'Hare Airport in Chicago.

Jean Castex's Smooth Start as Head of SNCF
Jean Castex, former Prime Minister, has taken a less abrupt approach in his first months as the head of the French national railway company, SNCF, focusing on field visits and detailed briefings.

Enzo Le Fée considers playing in the World Cup with France his ‘ultimate goal’
Enzo Le Fée (26) described the prospect of competing in the World Cup in the colours of the French national team as his “ultimate goal”.“To be honest, I’m not thinking about it for this year ...

French Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill
The French National Assembly has approved a landmark bill allowing assisted dying for patients with terminal and incurable illnesses, which now moves to the Senate for further examination.

French Court to Rule on Iranian Woman's Terrorism Glorification Trial
A French court is set to deliver its verdict in the trial of Iranian Mahdieh Esfandiari, accused of glorifying terrorism, with speculation she could be a bargaining chip for French nationals held in Tehran.

French National Assembly Rejects Censure Motion Against Government
The French National Assembly rejected a no-confidence motion filed by the National Rally against the government regarding the multi-year energy program. Another motion by LFI on the same topic is expected to be examined.
FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM: "NO CONTROVERSY," DIALLO CALMS DOWN AFTER THE DOUBLE BONUS FOR THE BLUES THAT CAUSES SOME TEETH TO GRIND BEFORE THE 2026 WORLD CUP - Seneweb
FRENCH NATIONAL TEAM: "NO CONTROVERSY," DIALLO CALMS DOWN AFTER THE DOUBLE BONUS FOR THE BLUES THAT CAUSES SOME TEETH TO GRIND BEFORE THE 2026 WORLD CUP Seneweb

Manchester United Managerial Search Narrows as Zidane Agrees France Role
Manchester United's search for a new manager has reportedly narrowed, with Zinedine Zidane verbally agreeing to a role with the French national team, following a turbulent season at Old Trafford.

Customs officers seize duty-free cigarettes and fuel at Green Line crossings
Customs officers seized thousands of untaxed cigarettes and 80 litres of fuel in three separate incidents at crossing points from the occupied areas to the government-controlled areas earlier this month. On 6 February 2026, officers from the Customs Department at the Ledra Street crossing selected a French national for inspection during routine checks of individuals […]

Zinedine Zidane Set to Become France National Team Head Coach After World Cup
Zinedine Zidane is reportedly set to take over as the head coach of the French National Team following the World Cup.

PoliticsBBCwsjThe Guardian+3Fox NewsYahoohollywood-reporter13d ago6 sources FCC Chair States Talk Shows Are Not Legitimate News, Investigates 'The View'
The FCC Chair has declared that talk shows do not qualify as legitimate news, and ABC's 'The View' is currently under investigation for an interview with Texas State Rep. James Talarico that reportedly did not meet FCC requirements.

Big handicap for Real: Mbappe could miss the entire month of March
Real Madrid and French national team forward Kylian Mbappe could be out for the entire month of March, French media reported.

☕️🥐 FC Breakfast: Mbappé gets his driving licence 🚗, stunning goal POV 🎥
License in hand for Mbappé 🚗Finally the license for Kylian Mbappé?The captain of the French national team was spotted behind the wheel of a car this Monday! After taking driving lessons a few wee...

Francisco's magic continues: Žalgiris player's shot snatched victory for France
Sylvainas Francisco brought his amazing game to national team basketball. The Žalgiris player hit the decisive shot and snatched victory for the French national team.
France: Didier Deschamps reveals what he absolutely will not do after leaving his post as manager of the French national team. - Seneweb
France: Didier Deschamps reveals what he absolutely will not do after leaving his post as manager of the French national team. Seneweb

Football: "lack of sufficient evidence," Wissam Ben Yedder's referral to criminal court for rape overturned on appeal
The former French national team striker and his brother had been indicted in 2023, following accusations from two young women met during an evening.

Iranian National Sentenced in France, Seen as Potential Bargaining Chip
An Iranian national, Mahdieh Esfandiari, has been sentenced to a year in prison by a French court for promoting terrorism on social media. Observers suggest she could become a bargaining chip in negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals held in Iran.

France pushes back against MAGA political meddling
A French magistrate recently went public about how US envoys had tried to interfere in French national politics. Experts say it is clear that France is a target of disinformation strategies.

French National Assembly Debates End-of-Life Bill
The return of a proposed end-of-life bill to the French National Assembly has once again sparked intense debate among deputies.

Worldekathimeriniiefimerida8d ago2 sources Three drunk drivers arrested in Thessaloniki, including French national
Three individuals were arrested in Thessaloniki within 24 hours for driving under the influence. A notable case involved a 25-year-old French national who was dangerously swerving and running red lights in Menemeni.

Zinedine Zidane Verbally Agrees to Coach French National Team After World Cup
Renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that Zinedine Zidane has reached a verbal agreement to take over as the head coach of the French national football team following the World Cup.

Émilien Gailleton Prepares for Second Consecutive Start with France Rugby Team
Pau center Émilien Gailleton expresses his eagerness to prove himself as he prepares for his second consecutive start with the French national rugby team against Italy.

French Antifa Activist-Turned-MP Implicated in Nationalist's Death
Raphael Arnault, an antifa activist and now an MP, is at the center of a political scandal in France following the death of a French nationalist, though Arnault himself is not accused of direct involvement in the violence.

PoliticsBBCFrance 24The Independent13d ago3 sources French Far-Right Activist's Death Leads to 11 Arrests
Eleven individuals, including an aide to a French far-left lawmaker, have been arrested in France in connection with the death of a far-right activist, sparking a 'political earthquake' in the country.

Politicsekathimeriniin-cyprus21h ago2 sources Cyprus increases security measures, guards Israeli and French schools amid Middle East tensions
Cypriot police have placed over 180 sites under surveillance and stationed guards outside schools attended by Israeli and French nationals, raising security to the highest level following recent Iranian actions.

WorldSCMPder-standardFrance 241d ago3 sources French court slashes prison terms for 3 people involved in 2020 teacher beheading
A French court on Monday reduced on appeal the prison sentences of three men convicted over the 2020 jihadist beheading of a teacher who showed a class cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.
Samuel Paty, 47, was murdered in October 2020 by Abdoullakh Anzorov, an 18-year-old radical Islamist of Chechen origin, in an act that horrified France.
Anzorov was killed in a shoot-out with police.
Two friends of Anzorov, French national Naim Boudaoud and Azim Epsirkhanov, a Russian of Chechen origin, had th...

Trial of former French international accused of rape concluded
The trial of former French national team striker Wissam Ben Yedder, who was suspected of rape, ended with the annulment of the proceedings due to insufficient evidence.
France: Didier Deschamps reveals what he absolutely will not do after leaving his post as manager of the French national team. - Seneweb
France: Didier Deschamps reveals what he absolutely will not do after leaving his post as manager of the French national team. Seneweb

Iran: What to know about the situation of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris
A French court on Thursday (February 26) sentenced Iranian national Mahdieh Esfandiari to prison for justifying terrorism in a case linked to a possible prisoner swap with two French citizens held in…

Politicsle-figaroFrance 245d ago2 sources France sentences Iranian woman to one year in prison for justifying terrorism
A French court on Thursday sentenced an Iranian woman, Mahdieh Esfandiari, to one year in prison on charges of justifying terrorism in a move that observers believe could spur Paris' negotiations with Tehran for the release of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who are detained in Iran.

US Envoys Accused of Interfering in French Politics
A French magistrate revealed attempts by US envoys to interfere in French national politics, with experts noting France is a target of disinformation strategies.

French Parliament debates and postpones vote on end-of-life bill
The French National Assembly is debating a major societal reform to create a right to aid in dying, with a vote postponed due to opposition from some right-wing deputies.

Manchester United's Managerial Search Narrows as Zidane Reportedly Agrees France Role
Manchester United's search for a new manager has reportedly narrowed, with Zinedine Zidane verbally agreeing to take on a role with the French national team, following a turbulent season at Old Trafford.

Customs officers seize duty-free cigarettes and fuel at Green Line crossings
Customs officers seized thousands of untaxed cigarettes and 80 litres of fuel in three separate incidents at crossing points from the occupied areas to the government-controlled areas earlier this month. On 6 February 2026, officers from the Customs Department at the Ledra Street crossing selected a French national for inspection during routine checks of individuals […]

Zidane Reportedly Has Verbal Agreement for New Job
Didier Deschamps' impending departure from the French national team after the 2026 World Cup has led to rumors, with Romano reporting that Zidane has a verbal agreement for a new role.

Killing of French Far-Right Activist Sparks Online Manhunt and Heightened Tensions
The killing of 23-year-old French nationalist Quentin Deranque during a protest in Lyon has ignited an online manhunt and exacerbated tensions between far-right and far-left groups.