A significant shift is happening in France's political landscape. Nicolas Sarkozy, the country's former president, is set to begin a five-year prison term. This marks a historic moment, as he becomes the first former French president in recent times to face imprisonment. The charges against Sarkozy stem from a 2007 election campaign. Prosecutors allege that he recei...
France is gearing up for some serious financial changes. They aim to save a whopping 30 billion euros by 2026. That's a lot of cash, right? To hit this target, they're planning to trim spending and introduce new taxes. But it's not all smooth sailing. Different political groups have different ideas, so the plan might change a lot before it's finalized. One big move ...
France is in a bit of a pickle. For the third time in a year, its credit rating has been downgraded. This time, it's Standard & Poor's (S&P) that's lowered the rating. But why does this matter? Well, think of it like this: a credit rating is like a financial reputation. It tells others how reliable a country is when it comes to managing its money. A downgrade means ...
Tadej Pogačar, the top contender in the Tour de France, had a scary moment during stage 11. He crashed hard in the last 5 kilometers but walked away with just a few scrapes. His team, UAE Team Emirates-XRG, quickly checked him out and confirmed he was okay, even though he was a bit banged up. The crash happened when the group of top riders was speeding towards the f...
In a surprising turn of events, a prisoner managed to break out of a French jail by sneaking out in a bag. The escape happened at Corbas prison near Lyon. The man was not alone in his cell. His cellmate was about to be set free after completing his sentence. The prisoner saw his chance and hid inside a bag belonging to his soon-to-be-free cellmate. Prison officials ...
Britain and France have joined forces to address the growing issue of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats. This new agreement, announced by Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, aims to send some migrants back to France while accepting others with legitimate asylum claims. The plan, known as the "one in, one out" deal, is...
Pneumococcal disease (PD) is a serious issue in France, especially for adults with other health problems or those over 65. A recent study looked at data from 2015 to 2018 to understand how big this problem is. The study found that out of nearly 8 million adults with other health issues, about 122 out of every 100, 000 people had to be hospitalized because of PD. Thi...
Jasper Philipsen, a standout cyclist from Belgium, recently had surgery to fix a broken collarbone and a damaged joint in his shoulder. This injury happened during a crash in the third stage of the Tour de France, a big cycling race. The accident occurred when another rider, Bryan Coquard, accidentally knocked Philipsen down during a sprint. Coquard, who also crashed...
Emmanuel Macron, the French president, is in the UK for a three-day state visit. This is a big deal because it's the first time a French president has come to Britain for a state visit since 2008. It's also the first time a leader from the European Union has visited since Brexit. Macron and his wife Brigitte arrived at RAF Northolt in London. They were welcomed by P...
The Tour de France 2025 has kicked off with some exciting action. On stage 2, Mathieu van der Poel from Alpecin-Deceuninck snatched the yellow jersey after a tough battle. He beat Tadej Pogačar, the world champion from UAE Emirates XRG, and Jonas Vingegaard from Visma-Lease a Bike. Van der Poel is now leading the overall standings. The stage was full of short, steep...