France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that underscore rising public angst over the impact of online harms on minors.

George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.

France planning social media ban for children under 15, following Australia's lead. Macron pushes new digital restrictions amid youth violence concerns.

France is planning to ban children under the age of 15 from using social media, with President Emmanuel Macron backing new restrictions set to take effect from September 2026.

That’s why God made the French – the country was too perfect.” As someone who loves the French just as much as I love this country, I only agreed with the first part of his self-deprecating statement: France does have everything.

France’s government will push lawmakers to approve emergency legislation to keep the state running into January after they failed to agree on a 2026 budget, a stopgap measure to avert a shutdown as pressure mounts from investors and ratings agencies.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced plans to build a new aircraft carrier. The vessel will have the capacity for 30 fighter jets and 2,000 sailors.

French lawmakers passed a special law on Tuesday to avoid a shutdown until a budget is adopted. Negotiations will resume in January.

The 2026 roster features a plethora of talent, headlined by arguably the best player in the world in Kylian Mbappé. The superstar became just the second player ever to record a hat-trick in a World Cup final match, joining England's Geoff Hurst who did so in 1966.

PARIS -- France’s fractured parliament is debating an emergency bill Tuesday designed to prevent a U.S.-style government shutdown next week, after negotiations on a 2026 budget collapsed.