Tax hack: What we know about the cyberattacks on French government agencies
French government systems came under attack by hackers who stole information on hundreds of thousands of households and private businesses in June and July, notably from the tax authority. Here's what
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
France’s big climate problem: The budget crunch
Historic heat is forcing the French government to rethink its spending plans.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Two detained after French influencer's scorched body found in vineyard
Sonia Bellina's body was "abandoned" after "a murder of rare savagery", the family's lawyer says.
World
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
France probes tax database massive cyberattack
A massive cyberattack in France has exposed the personal information of some 700,000 people. After hackers breached the government database for taxes, it has now been revealed that other government si
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Macron signed the law on the legalization of euthanasia
French President Emmanuel Macron signs law on legalizing euthanasia
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
French MEP Raphaël Glucksmann gears up to announce presidential run
The social democrat joins a crowded field in the race to succeed Emmanuel Macron.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
"Monaco" terminated the contract with Paul Pogba
The French club "Monaco" has terminated the contract with midfielder Paul Pogba.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Pogba leaves Monaco after contract termination
Former France midfielder Paul Pogba leaves Monaco his contract was terminated after just one season.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
19.08.2026
Iran bars two French diplomats from entering country over alleged misconduct
Azerbaijan
trend.az
19.08.2026
Mark McKenzie, defender of the US national team, transferred to "Philadelphia".
The "Philadelphia" club completed the transfer of Mark McKenzie, the defender of the French team "Toulouse" and the US national team.
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
Christopher Nkunku can leave "Milan".
French football player Christopher Nkunku may leave the Italian club "Milan".
Azerbaijan
report.az
19.08.2026
In drought-stricken France, tankers supply drinking water
France is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity.
World
dw.com
19.08.2026
Snakes on a campaign! When animals attack politicians
A French MEP revealed she was bitten by a snake. She's not the only politician to be pricked by a creature.
Politics
politico.eu
19.08.2026
Two French filmmakers held in Togo since July 27, Paris says
Two French nationals have been detained in Togo since July 27 and are under judicial investigation, France's foreign ministry said on Tuesday. The pair are journalist-directors working for a French pr
World
france24.com
19.08.2026
Iran has declared two French diplomats as persona non grata
Azerbaijan
apa.az
19.08.2026
The French government will expel two Iranian diplomats
Azerbaijan
apa.az
18.08.2026
France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightens
Paris is to expel two Iranian diplomats serving in France following the banning by Iran of two French diplomats posted to the embassy in Tehran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday.
World
france24.com
18.08.2026
Italy’s most famous horse Varenne dies at 31 after fathering more than 2,000 offspring
He became the only horse ever named Horse of the Year in Italy, France and the United States
World
independent.co.uk
18.08.2026
Israel withdraws support for embattled Fifa president Gianni Infantino
IFA points to ‘unprecedented crisis of confidence’Premier League chief says Infantino ‘hit self-destruct’Gianni Infantino’s decision to sack his chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, after the French
Sport
theguardian.com
18.08.2026
Robotic ocean glider reveals giant phytoplankton chains in the Mediterranean Sea
Scientists at Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego and the Mediterranean Institute of Oceanography in Marseille, France, have discovered something surprising in the Mediterranean Sea: g
Science
phys.org
18.08.2026