What is an eSIM and is it useful for people travelling to France?

An eSIM can be linked to a mobile phone contract to provide access to overseas networks eSIMs are growing in popularity among travellers Zigres/Shutterstock People travelling to France may benefit from having an eSIM on their mobile phone.  Although …

Diplomatic Freeze: France and Algeria Lock Horns in Expulsion Spat

France vows to expel Algerian diplomats in latest tit-for-tat move

France vowed to expel an unspecified number of Algerian diplomats from its territory on Wednesday in response to Algiers' decision to send back 15 French officials on Sunday. This latest instalment in the diplomatic tug of war between the two nations …

Health alert as giant African ticks spread northwards in France

Potentially deadly ticks, known for their heat-sensing 'stalking', are spreading beyond the Mediterranean  The Hyalomma marginatum giant ticks have orange striped legs MakroBetz/Shutterstock Giant African ticks, which can carry a potentially …

Port guide: Nice, France

The French Riviera has more glamorous towns, but if you want two millennia of history, a down-to-earth attitude and great art museums, this is the one to visit. Who goes there Only smaller ships dock at Nice, but that still leaves plenty of premium and …

France leads EU push for tougher Russia sanctions amid cease...

France is spearheading a renewed European effort to impose sweeping new sanctions on Russia, linking economic pressure to the urgent push for a ceasefire in Ukraine. France has taken the lead in rallying European Union partners to prepare new sanctions on …

France adopts major new bill to combat drug-related crime

France adopts major new bill to combat drug-related crime by AFP Staff Writers Paris (AFP) April 30, 2025 Some of France's most dangerous drug traffickers face being locked up in high-security units in prison in the coming months, as part of a new …

'If he tries that s**t again': Kara-France fires warning shot at Manel Kape

Kai Kara-France will attempt to become the ruler over the flyweight division when he locks horns with Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 317. The Kiwi star previously faced the champion nearly a decade ago when the duo competed on The Ultimate Fighter. Yet while …

Ty France, Harrison Bader leave Twins doubleheader with injuries

“He wasn’t feeling well,” Tingler said. “He tried to battle and go through the day. I’m sure the second win is going to make him feel a lot better.” There was some debate between Tingler and the rest of the coaching staff about whether to use Cole Sands, …

Iran to hold nuclear talks with UK, France and Germany

[Photo/Agencies] TEHERAN — Iran will hold a fresh round of nuclear talks with European powers in Turkiye later this week, its foreign ministry said on Wednesday. The talks with the UK, France and Germany would be held in Istanbul on Friday, ministry …